ethanbaggett
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I feel like it will be going to be a great event! I think I will now reserve my planned vacation for this.
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What a beautiful sunset pic from Kawauchi. This is why I really love Japan, lots of scenic views and places as well as delicious food.
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Sorry, The thread seems very long now, and I can't find the answer what's Abenomics is all about. Anyone can answer please?
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Whoa! I can't find a reason why there's always an issue with that thing? Anyone can answer me please?
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Just bought a new ute.
An Isuzu D-Max. Delivery in a couple of weeks !!
:) WooHoo :)Wonder if it'll out-drag Mrs. Big Al's Honda CRV??
Cool! That would be an awesome test drive for sure! You rock!
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Kagura, yes, or maybe Tenjindaira.
AGREE! Those are awesome places to visit during early or mid december.
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Haven't heard news about Kurodake updates yet. But I think there's still lots of beautiful ski resorts remain aside from Kurodake. Anyway, why not try in the US for this coming winter season? There are lots of great spots that you should not miss too!
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Was playing with the idea of zao instead of nozawa this winter... Miiiight just stick with nozawa... Just to be sure...
Agree with this idea! Better be safe than to enjoy while taking risk! There still lots of beautiful mountains in Japan to conquer and explore without the need risk life! Just saying!
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When will WORLD PEACE going to happen? Children were the ones whose life have been wretched and devastated. Wish it will all be stopped and let's all make Peace, NOT War on Earth..
It makes me a sad skier now! 
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Whoa, that is not good.
Maybe Fuji will be next although hopefully not.
Volcanoes exploding all over the world at the moment.
Yeah right! I observed that too! Why is that so? Is there any expalnations on that?
Hopefully the one who's seroiusly injured will get well soon.
That's why I always back off hiking through volcanoes though.
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I was fixing up a pair of second hand bindings from 2002 the other day. The rubber grommets holding in the toe straps had rotted and basically disintegrated resulting in the straps pulling out last season (both of them, while on the hill and about 5 minutes apart!). At the time, the ski shop couldn't help me (they had no idea what I was talking about) so I ended up folding pieces of gum tape until I had a sturdy enough rod to feed through the hole left by the grommets that anchored them into the binding. Happily enough, I was good for the rest of the day. This has got me thinking about how viable old gear really is. I've since replaced the gum tape with metal rods and the straps feel as sturdy as I imagine they originally were.
Snowboarding is a sport that is heavily dependent. Having gear you can rely on is definitely a big part of it but on the other hand, I'm really not adverse to using gear that is 10 years plus old. In my mind, the tech hasn't really changed that much, especially in the case of the snowboards themselves. I was wondering about other people's opinion on old gear vs new gear is. Do you still use any gear that is 10 or more years old? Have you had any experience of gear giving up on you that made you wish you hadn't used anything so old?
I think it's ok to use an old gear, as long as you're the one who used it through time. But, if you'd bought it on second hand, oh well, I don't think it's still good to use. Qualities before and today may have been lots of difference, and there are lots of great new gears(technologically speaking) for Beginner today than the gears that beginners used before.
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Great pics! It's really great to go to a place where everything you want to do is just a ride away. From beautiful mountain and ski resorts to lovely beaches and food. So darn love Japan!
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All I can say is that Bacakcountry is definitely worth it and really fun but you should not do it alone. Always have someone to be with you that knows the site well. It's hard to get lost and it's more harder when doing it the first time.
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Yeah! I heard Madarao through my friend and I got interested by the place! Think I should include this on my bucket list now!
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That's a good start for your child! Anyway, there are lots of great ski resorts in Western US and Canada that offers ski schools or lessons for your child. Just like Whistler in British Columbia or Aspen in Colorado.
Hope this woud help. Good luck and happy shredding this coming winter!
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Oh well, I think Mr. Google can greatly help you though. Good luck!
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Oh! I've just been in Niseko for once and find the place stunning though. But I still don't have properties that has been bought, hopefully in the future. We have lots of friends here that could help you great anyway.
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Thanks for this thead. It's really useful. Planning for a ski vacation trip too soon, but still looking for a great place to hang out though.
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Wow, Klingon is a good troubleshooter. Good job! Wish you could help me for any future computer problems though!
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Is this from Nozawa Onzen?
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Go to mountains atleast thrice a week, enjoy, ride, shred. For sure, you will surely lost big pounds of weight and will get slim.
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Hakuba is also a good choice, although all you've mentioned places were really good. But based on your wife's needs, I think you should go to Hakuba first.
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I'm planning a trip down to Fuji Rock in a few weeks time and was hoping for advice or recommendations from you clever people who might know that part of the world, or have been to Fuji Rock before.
We're going to catch the ferry down from Hokkaido to Niigata with our bikes the weekend before the festival. Loose plan is to do a couple of days over on Sado Island, before returning to the mainland to work our way inland to arrive at Naeba on the Thursday.
We'll be cycling and camping, so any recommendations for nice campsites, onsens or interesting things to see on Sado, or between the coast and Naeba would be really helpful. Also any ideas for a route to include nice quiet scenic roads for cycling?
It's our first time to Fuji Rock too, so any top tips for that are more than welcome too!
Many thanks in advance!
I like your planned trip. So jealous..Wish I could do same thing. Good bless your vacation trip.
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Metal detectors for what purpose? Metal detectors I know were used in the big malls to detect if they're bringing guns or knifes, etc. but using metal detectors in the ski resorts? I am not sure....
Autumn Colours 2014
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Beautiful Photos TB! Thanks for sharing! Japan is truly an Epic place! Any kind of season is truly magical!