DavMZ

+1 for Nikwax too. Snow wear is not just water-repellent, it is also breathable. Don't use waterproofing sprays: true, they make water bounce off, but they also reduce the breathability and turn your wear in portable steam unit.

Originally Posted By: muikabochi I don't know which is worse, the J-pop music or listening to someone being interviewed about what they had for lunch whilst at a ski resort. ( For those interested, the curry rice seemed to be popular. ) Understanding japanese is a terrible thing. Anyway, the solution is to bring your own music.

Originally Posted By: Go Native That's what you'll get in the terakoya area.

I don't know if they are the BEST ones (Shiga Kogen is huge), but I know there are some tree runs in the Terakoya area.