MiniMoose

I went on the 11th and did the same thing. After spending some time with my beginner friends I went up to the top of the gold course. I saw the pow there and couldn't resist the hike. It was worth it! I was surprised no one else really went for it though.

Actually, as I just found out today, I'm not getting the days off like I was hoping. So unfortunately, I'm going to have to cancel the trip plans. Sorry guys.

I think this is a bit of desperation. http://www.galaresort.jp/winter/news_00165.html Opening the resort for the sake of a fake snow course.

Oh whoops, I guess this forum doesn't have PMs. Also, it would be pretty hard to pick up people at varying places all over Kanagawa, maybe it would be a bit easier if we can consolidate to a few bigger stations or something?

So I should have 6 or 7 spots depending on how much gear needs to come with us. The cost will be roughly ( this is just an early estimate) $25-$30 (or yen equivalent) per person. That's splitting the cost between 7 people. So obviously if we don't fill up the van it will cost more. So I can get a better idea of who wants to come, send me a PM with what gear you need to bring and where you live. Thanks guys!

Well, I skiboard...

Hopefully shouldnt be a problem.

Guys know I'm talking about December right?

So the 20th would be ok with everyone? Remember, I'll be leaving from Yokosuka, so I can't stray too far off the yoko yoko to pick up people.

Yeah, it would be just a day trip. I don't mind doing all the driving. Haven't decided on where to go yet though.

Hey I was thinking of maybe December 20th or 23rd, would anyone be interested?

Well my house is Yokohama, but I work on base in Yokosuka. And yeah, I don't think I would go farther than Kanagawa to pick up anybody. Maybe Tokyo because I usually have to pass through to head north.

Yeah, just need the snow... =P If I decide to make a trip and have some extra room, I'll let you guys know. ;P

Yep, they pay tolls when you rent. So that just leaves splitting the cost of the rental (Which is something like $40-60 a day depending if you get a car or a van) and then gas. Maybe sometime I can make a trip with people from the forums.

Yeah, I'm in the US Navy and they have a car rental place on base that also pays your tolls. So splitting the cost is a great way to make trips. And yeah, looking at the old reports, I think I'll hold off a little longer.

Thanks for the info guys. Maybe I should just wait a bit longer. I really don't like man made snow and if they only have a couple of runs open, I should just continue to be patient. Since it does take a while to drive and the shinkansen ticket wouldn't be worth it either. I know mid December was about when the season really starts. But since I remember Kagura being open later into the season last season, I thought it might have been an ok trip. And I'm not sure where I saw that Gala was opening the 21st, but just double checked the site, 12th is correct. Anyway, thanks again for

Hey guys, I'm new to the forums but I've been using snowjapan for a couple of years now. I've been to Kagura before and its one of my favorites, but that was in late February to late March that I went. Kagura is planning to open on November 20th and Gala Yuzawa is planning on the 21st. Has anyone been to either of these resorts on the opening day? What were the conditions like? How many of the runs will actual be open? I'm assuming they'll be incredible crowded. Anyone else planning on going when they open that weekend? If anyone has an input to these questions, it would be greatly appreciated