[How do you stay sharp off season?]

3 kids and indoor slope

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But the cold never bothered me anyway...

[Snowboarding for a 5 year old]

Easier to rent ski equipment for kids than snowboard I think. Wanted to get my 5 yr old some snowboard grom boots and board, but they are all in the States. Then they only use it for a year and have to get new gear which cost a bit in the long run.

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Thx for the help guys! How I wish I had Queen Elsa's (disney frozen) powers... Would be boarding right now...

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well I've now decided to do a 3 day ski trip at Rusutsu and then head over to Toya Nonokaze for onsen. The kids love the onsen and we can wind down after the exercise.

 

I've noticed there are 2 hotels at Rusutsu, which hotel is ski in ski out and closer to kids facilities.

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thanks for all the replies.

 

Tomamu and rusutsu is similar driving time from chitose I believe.

 

We went to Akan lake this feb and the kids were complaining 3-4 hrs drive, hell I was complaining.

Oh well, I guess let the wife make the final decision.

[Cutting window sun reflection]

maybe try adding extra / taller plantation to the fence? Seriously, not your fault that the sun shines. Maybe get the neighbour to move the plastic thingy away.

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I have kids, so I feel your pain, but I haven't been up that way in a while. Maybe Thursday can help... I think he's been up there with his boy.

 

 

thanks man. Gave rusutsu resort and email and they said not sure what to expect for xmas 2014. Depending on the snow conditions this will affect the childrens ski area.

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Hi guys and gals, first post.

 

Deciding on my xmas trip, either to Rusutsu or Tomamu.

 

Will be travelling with kids (1, 3 and 5yr old)

To those that have travelled to these 2 resorts

 

1)which children ski area is better?

 

I see that Rusutsu has the Crayon shin chan school, pretty much can cater to my 3 and 5 yr old (skied once at Akan lake)

How is the school/ children area at Tomamu?

 

2) Wave pool and children activities.

which resort has more children fun?

Also I know onsen are pretty strict on tattoo's how about pools?

 

3) Snow condition.

Generally how is the snow in december?

Niskeo was great feb/ march this year when we went and Akan was also pretty good in early feb.

 

Club med is out of the question as they don't teach 3 yr olds to ski.

 

Thanks in advance.