[Niseko or Furano for my needs?]

Thanks everyone for your replies, I appreciate it. As far as the Furano snow fall amount goes, what would you compare it to? Eg, Whistler but drier? Honshu? or something completely different. We definitely would be disappointed if we went for days without any snow during the 10 day period we plan to go.

[Niseko or Furano for my needs?]

However late January would be best anytime in February will be bad I don't like babies they make to much noise

Yeah. don't blame you. I don't like other people's babies that make noise either

[Niseko or Furano for my needs?]

Hi, I have some questions I was hoping someone who has been to both Niseko and Furano could answer.

 

I am looking to go to either resort in late January/early Feb 2014, with my partner and 10 month old baby. We are both solid snowboarders and have been to Japan a few times - Kiroro, Hakuba, Hotaka Bokujo, Fukushima, also Canada and Europe so have seen a range of resorts. This time we have narrowed it down to Niseko or Furano. With a baby we will probably only ride 10 x half days, so will hope to make the most of the mornings.

 

1. As far as terrain goes, is Niseko or Furano better for snowboarders. Ie, do either have frustrating flat sections that may require strapping out, and can a snowboarder go between sections easily.

 

2. We aren't really looking for backcountry riding, but definitely like riding the ungroomed edges of trails, walls, a few side trees, or any tree runs that might be 'legal'. Which would be the better mountain for this?

 

3. What is the comparison of powder in late Jan/early Feb for both resorts. Not looking for thigh deep powder, but 20 cm each day and excellent ground cover would be nice!

 

4. We are a family, so not looking for super expensive accommodation or eating and will probably go for Japanese over western food choices. Which resort is better on the pocket?

 

 

5. Which resort is better located for convenience of accommodation to snow, village, shuttle etc.

 

Thanks for your help!