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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)?
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You tried the goggles?
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1 dozen roses for my fav girl. 1 st valentines gift in ~10 years for her, no choccies for me.
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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.
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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.
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Norn?
Not sure if Norn is short for Norikura and would I be cheating if I saw you went there in another thread
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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.
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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!
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Cheers Annika
really enjoyed your report safe flight home
Me too.
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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!
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+ 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.
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Oops. Not good at quoting yet.
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Thanks Ja
Thanks for sharing!
The pics are a bit special - Love the Yotei ones, the view there never seems to be the same twice.
Can't help myself - always take snaps of Yotei. It has a magnetic quality.
Obviously not your dog, but looks like a border collie to me. Lovely dogs, them.
Again,we are mad about animals (and have a special spot for borders). Can't help but say hello.
Someone should tell Sapporo brewery that beer doesn't improve with age - so the idea of a "vintage" beer is just so yuuuk! Besides, when does beer ever get to "age"?
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?
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http://www.snowjapanforums.com/index.php/topic/5975-black-diamond-shovels/
This is an old thread but may be of use in search.
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Piccies. Still learning about forum and uploading stuff, etc.
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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 pretty good indicator of a great trip with buckets of powder. imho.
We were in Hokkaido, Niseko from Jan 1 -18 and the snow falls were very consistent. If you have been keeping an eye on the
Niseko Now snow reports or looking at the pic’s in Mike Pow’s Shiribetsu diary then you would be well aware of this. It was powder
snow (of varying quality and depth) every day. It made it very hard to take a day off but hey, it is a holiday for us too, so we did take
a couple of days to just chill out.
We did some resort exploring this trip with quick visits to Resutsu , Kiroro and the usual Niseko spots of Annupuri and Moiwa.
Additionally, I did some research on various things (mostly from ideas formed from Snow Japan forum discussions) for future
trips that I may want to participate in eg. Noasc (Yotei guide &/ or cat ski), Gemtem boards, more Resutsu, updating worn out
gear and the need for some additional equipment to enable exploration of more terrain. I definitely need to be better prepared
prior to next trip, not leave gear purchases to the last minute! (Hint)
My general game plan at Hirafu/Hanazono is similar to others. Hit the Ace quad or Hirafu Gondola early, put a quick run or two
under either and depending on mood / crowd (Maharashi was surprisingly very uncrowded this trip, probably because the gates
were consistently opened) head over to lower Jacksons (everyone was there) and do a couple of laps, queue up on the single
chair for the ride to the peak. Make way to Hanazono base. Don’t forget to stop off at the bell, ring twice for luck and clear goggles
at dryer. Then repeat peak as many times as possible.
Riding the powder snow is what Japan is all about for me and Hirafu/Hanazono certainly delivered the goods this trip. Very happy!
However the resort does maintain jumps and rails if that’s your thing on both sides.
I have been posting some pictures in my album but mainly scenery shots only (from ipod touch)and will try to put some more up
soon (Back at work now – busy, busy but will try not to be a stranger/ lurker). I don’t possess a Go Pro so you’ll just have to take
my word for it!
By the way, my ticket got lost in the post or something but thought I’d do a report for SJ’rs regardless.
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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.
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Suimasen. Gozaimas san.
Just wondering if the van you hired is your accomodation or part there of?
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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.
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My last day in Niseko
Already planning on gearing up for next year and Youtei experiences! -
If you love easily accessible off-piste and deep, dependable powder Niseko is hard to beat. If you want more of a Japanese experience, prefer skiing on-piste and like a bit of sun now and again then Furano rocks.
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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!!
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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!!!
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Massive effort, the outcome is a beautiful thing. Happy riding!
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