[This weather is driving me nuts]

If I'm going, I'll be happy to meet up. If I wasn't going, I'll be happy to have an excuse to go

 

And for the record I'm not a guide nor ever care to be one. I value my free time too much.

[This weather is driving me nuts]

On previous years I have managed to snowboard December 1st. Shit, a few years ago I did a few turns the day after thanksgiving. I'm looking at Hakkoda and as of Dec. 7th there is no real accumulation.

 

I can't take this anymore. There is just so many times you can keep yourself busy repacking your gear. I swear this is getting to be almost as bad as quitting smoking.

[Hakkoda (Aomori)]

Hakkoda, the happiest place on earth

 

January and February can be a bit too much for those not used to it; near blizzard conditions every day, visibility of about 15 feet, soft snow up to your chest, and a good chance that the gondola will be closed due to high winds. On March when the weather settles a bit the entire mountain range is yours to play with.

 

Beware the reviews from the morons that stick to the two courses. They judge Hakkoda on less than 1% of the terrain, and none of it (snow to your chest not withstanding) is the true back country.

 

I snowboard there about twice a week. If you come look me up; I would be happy to show you some of the fun runs.

 

Whatever you do, don't leave without visiting the Tsukayu onsen.