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Great Vids Mike! A while back I was going to ask if you took video footage but my question was answered. It seems like your free skiing with mates - not working which may have something to do with more vid? This year I only visited Kiroro for quick visit but with your recent footage will definetly have to go back (and prob hire a guide - hopefully to show me some of those spots you get to ) It was snowing very hard (great snow but poor vis) when I was there so very difficult to explore safely. What would the traverses/ walk outs be like - (for snowboarders)?

PP You tried the goggles?

1 dozen roses for my fav girl. 1 st valentines gift in ~10 years for her, no choccies for me.

Suimasen Mick Rich Just wondering if they still play music via speakers on the lower lifts (not on ropeway side) there in Furano and if so what is the tunes this season? When I was there last it was Justin Biebers "Baby Baby" (I think that's the name of the song) on continuous loop!! I am not a Bieber fan by a long shot but whenever someone mentions Furano I get these Bieber flash backs and break into a bit of a jig singing, very embarrassing.

Very envious! Viewing heaps of fantastic video from lots of people, good job. Keep it up!! More pls Hmmmm. Might have to part with some coin for a Go Pro & or better camera - and find time to learn how to use.

Not sure if Norn is short for Norikura and would I be cheating if I saw you went there in another thread

Yen v Aud ~ 96 looking pretty good at moment Brought some yeaterday for next trip. Should be a lot more Aussies all over Japan if stays up.

So busy now, the snopw seems a distant memory But at least some can still go on WE's or sneak a sickie (sick day) or are they taboo in Japan. Apparantly, big dump on way!

Me too.

Pete That's a great deal! I can honestly say after googling (I've made the google - goggle typo too) them that I have not seen or noticed goggles with a camera. Whats the footage and quality of goggle like? Similar to go pro!

+ 1 with kokodoko on car danchi (after some research I had come to the conclusion of something similar - car model wise) Also like the photo a few back of ducking thru the trees - looking forward to seeing more.

Oops. Not good at quoting yet.

I didn't drink this one but was looking for a beer named something like this and suggested to be worth a sip from info supplied on the 2013 beer appreciation thread. Might be the wrong one?

http://www.snowjapanforums.com/index.php/topic/5975-black-diamond-shovels/ This is an old thread but may be of use in search.

Piccies. Still learning about forum and uploading stuff, etc.

I will keep this report brief and with minimal superlatives’ as everyone knows about Hokkaido’s Powder Snow, Hirafu & Hanazono! Well we have been back in Oz for 5 days or so since our 2013 Jan trip to Hokkaido, Niseko. Today, I thought I better go to the gym to gently stretch out the muscles and start training (keen) for the next trip. My muscles enjoyed the stretch and held up surprisingly well to all the boarding but I could definitely feel the tightness in the hinges (right knee and lower back). Get to the point I hear, but the point is that the weary joints and muscles are a pre

If it was a nice van woud be ok for a few days at a time and then maybe stay at a pension ! ? Could be a good/ economic way to get around to different resorts/ places ! ? For a solo trip.

Suimasen. Gozaimas san. Just wondering if the van you hired is your accomodation or part there of?

Ja, I was lucky. Just missed the record day of 45.8 degrees celcius by one day. Way too hot!! After below zero (-5 / -12) in Hirafu, ~ 50 degrees difference , would have probably fallen over. Just back (about 5 days including flying) to my real world now & started back at work. I can still feel all the boarding in my legs. Will do an official report soon although I have been posting.

My last day in Niseko Already planning on gearing up for next year and Youtei experiences!

+1

Will be back in oz then (still toying with coming back solo in March/ have finance approval) Will be at Wild Bills (only reason being cause its very close to where I am - will meet elsewhere if not convenient) most nights till 18th Jan, say any time between 6-8pm, if anyone interested see you there. Will be in stick ball room. Gotta go now, epic day ahead. It puked all day yesterday and most of night. Gonna be deep!!

There's a few jobs advertised around the place if you get desparate for cash. Pizza shop would be ok. Might get a feed for free too. The amount of snow keeps my alcohol intake to a minimum so I don't spend too much on booze (supermarket is cheapest), clear head for the pow is what I like but I am an old wuss. Doesn't always go to plan though!!!

Massive effort, the outcome is a beautiful thing. Happy riding!