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Myoko was very crowded with foreign visitors this year and that's being polite about it. If this is the future trend then I would not recommend going there.

Most of the Aussies and Scandies should have cleared out so other than japanese boarders you shouldn't have much competion for the good stuff. The groomers are always pretty crowded on weekends with local groups. The forecasts looking good so enjoy.

There's a great doco on this very subject called " Trinity and Beyond The Atomic Bomb Movie" Well worth a look.

Enjoyed the read as well. How steep would you call that terrain in the photos ?

Let's hope so. I certainly am not ready for spring. Following further discussion with the Jellyfish I have been advised that the weather forecast is good for 7 days .They advise me not to have much confidence in long range forecasts.

Good chance most of us will outlive our parents ( that's me) . If you have a good relationship with them make the most of it while their still here.

Don't spoil it. Let them remain in blissful misbelief that Niseko is the centre of the universe and their money is well spent.

So tb the ski jo will gladly refund your lift ticket because you purchased said ticket based on their snow report and conditions were not exactly as you expected ??

there's a difference between positive spin and bullshit.........like I quoted, Rusutsu's official FB page (which I assume is also run by the same department as those in other ski-jo's) said to "bring your sunglasses and suncream for awesome views and top groomers"........that is positive spin, highlighting the positive aspects of the conditions.....some people do like it better when its sunny and the groomers are perfect corduroy....... but its also the truth......there's nothing wrong with that. But saying its powder snow and great conditions when it isn't, thats bullshit and downright lies..

If the ski Jo is open for the day I can't see them saying " don't come today it's not worth it" on their snow report.

The snow reports are posted by the sales/marketing division of the ski jo so they don't have any choice but to put a positive spin on conditions. At my winter job the running joke is that sales/marketing hsn (height new snow) measure is always 25 cm higher than the official measure in the study plots.

I'm guessing the absolute asshole wasn't japanese.

Shitsureina gaijin.

I would consider nzmsc avi 1 as an option, this is the 7 day prerequisite industry recognised course for the ski patrol and ski guide pathway. just an idea, may not be your thing.

why not put your truck on the Naoetsu -> Otaru Ferry, in Hokkaido next day.

Can you all please end this and get on with your lives. No winners on this thread.

I left oz in 2002, we all have our own paths to follow, the hateful comments don't achieve anything. Out of interest, I'm in niigata as I write, blowing a blizzard for the last 12 hours, tomorrow looks good.

He's done more than that. Numerous mountaineering and ski mountaineering achievements, All there on wiki and google.

Sounds like Mr Chinn was guiding the group. Some of us have literary skills ( not me) Find the dbag term offensive as I'm sure would Mr Chinn. Don't understand Ben Affleck reference.

Better to avoid the f'ers in the first place, but, even the most experienced sometimes still get caught.

Thats easy, dont go to Niseko. plenty of other places to choose from.

Have a look at " Jiro dreams of sushi "

wtf is a degustation menu ?? is it something i need to improve the quality of my life ?

Interested to know what led to your unfortunate situation in the first place ??

Wot in the name of the wee man is/are "treadlies"? Old banger commuter bicycles, surprised you havent heard that. Why would I have heard that? What is the word for commuter bicycles in japan ?