[Mixing up Nagano - a good balance...?]

Had a bit of a problem with one of the group so it's on hold for the moment but will keep on thinking about it!

[Restaurants and shops at Japanese ski resorts]

Thanks for the responses folks, interesting.

 

Doesn't sound as bad as some places I know for sure.

[Skiing vs other activities - workout]

I hate the gym, it really doesn't appeal to me at all.

 

How much do you guys pay for gyms over there?

[Skiing vs other activities - workout]

I would love an indoor place near where I am.

Just the cool temps would be appealing never mind the exercise!

[Restaurants and shops at Japanese ski resorts]

Not a very exciting subject, sorry, but.... do places at/near resorts in Japan charge more than places a bit further out? Can I expect to be ripped off on the mountain?

 

Cheers!

[Mixing up Nagano - a good balance...?]

Originally Posted By: panhead_pete

Ah lucky you googie. Im in Baishan, Jilin Prov.

Sounds like a great trip you are planning.

I maybe in Shanghai around the 18th for 8 days or so, depends on the girl. Any suggestions on what to see if I get there? I guess the Expo for a day, mid week. Sorry for the thread hijack.

So much to see and do other than watch all the building work go on!

Have fun, it's easy to find!

[Need some help, first time to ski in japan!]

Yes that is very appealing to us.

 

We have been a few times now though so this time round checking out another area.

[What is this (concrete in the middle of nowhere!)]

Beautiful mountains!

[Mixing up Nagano - a good balance...?]

Thanks for the feedback folks.

 

We are going to be renting a car, so the travel is actually going to be interesting.

 

I'm in Shanghai, pete.

[Mixing up Nagano - a good balance...?]

We are thinking of doing a holiday in Nagano and taking in a few places. I would be interested to hear from people who have been to all the below how they think about this plan, and how many days they would stay in each given a total of perhaps 14 days.

 

Nozawa - 3 days

Shiga Kogen - 4 days

Sugadaira - 1 day

Madarao - 1 day

Hakuba - 5 days

 

We are all intermediate style skiers, and will mostly be sticking to the courses of a resort or close to them anyway. We like a bit of a challenge and trying out lots of different places, or thats what we are hoping for anyway.

 

Thank you!

[Zao 09/10]

I really want to go there but problem is about no other places closeby, for that reason we are choosing a base where there is a choice of places closeby

[2010 How many days ski/board this season.]

We had only 4 days in Niseko this last season.

[What Provoked you to start Skiing or Snowboarding?]

Friends had a place in Niseko so we went and tried it out.

 

Loved it, as you do!

[Skier or snowboarder THE POLL]

Skiing.

 

I have only skied 4 times - total 15 days - in Niseko.

 

This season, we are looking another place in Nagano/Niigata.