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Guess Where This Is
Gunma Boarder replied to hellyer's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I have no idea, but trying to figure it out has made me look at some skijos I probably would never have otherwise -
Guess Where This Is
Gunma Boarder replied to hellyer's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Cool. I will respect Johnny's wishes and not make a rival thread out of respect for his awesome thread. I need a pic to guess on though! -
Guess Where This Is
Gunma Boarder replied to hellyer's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I don't want to even give a yes or no for mine since I broke the rules. Kind of thinking about the rival thread thing but more of a free for all with maybe number on the pics so people know what they are guessing on. Might be kind of a mess though....... Any thoughts? -
Guess Where This Is
Gunma Boarder replied to hellyer's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Damn should have read the first post more carefully. Sorry about that -
Choose a prefecture!
Gunma Boarder replied to mina2's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Nagano is amazing, but Myoko being just barley in Niigata made my decision. I have never been to Hokkaido so there is also that..... -
Where do you live, Tubby? You always seem to be talking about Kagura and Yuzawa. I'm over the mountains and Gunma and have been wanting to spend more time on the Niigata side, especially Kagura, but most of the people I know over here are locked into season passes so I usually ride alone . If you are going up and don't mind me riding with you let me know.
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Heading UP
Gunma Boarder replied to Slippery Jim's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I love this topic! I'm always snowboarding alone in trees, which is probably not the smartest idea, so I would love to board with other SJ members. I definitly want to board this weekend (21st and 22nd), either in Gunma or head into Niigata (Kagura, Yuzawa Onsen, etc) so tell me if your going to be in the area! -
Great Trip to Myoko
Gunma Boarder replied to TokyoCO's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Nice video! I've been wanting to get over to Myoko for a few years now. How was Suginohara? I just won a ticket there, so I will be going there and maybe Palcall one of these weekends. -
The view from Kawaba's double lift is as good as Tenjinaira, but I think the resort is much more fun. On a clear day you can see Fuji, the north alps, the south alps, Shirane and many other amazing mountains from just off the lift. Not a bad spot to strap in (if you are boarding) or just take a break. I also love to go places for the scenery. I'm planning on climbing Tanigawa and Hotaka this year from Tenjindaira and Kawaba. I will have to check out Zao Onsen
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Last year I got myself locked into a season pass and ended up only going to Kawaba and Norn all year. I won't make that mistake again. It's not that I don't like Kawaba, I just love variety. Well, I will start with the resort I know the best, Kawaba. I do love getting a little off trail and Kawaba some beautiful tree runs. I definitly don't recomend going in the trees without a helmet and a high skill level, but if you meet those prereqs Kawaba has a lot to offer. Do be careful though a couple of the valleys have areas that are not safe (i.e big holes in the snow). I also love natura