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Well so far the silent majority seems to have it. I must say Im surprised. After quite a few years in Japan I was almost convinced that all foreigners were trouble makers, Ill have to rethink that. Its looking like the majority are voting for the dont break the rules option. It seems like most people consider under lift riding to be a bit of a wanker pastime, Japanese resorts and Snow Japan readers alike. No comment on the rights or wrongs of it from me though. No doubt there are plenty of perfectly safe roped off areas out there but thats not the question. Never mind... theres heaps

Oh no.... not the yearly breaking the rules debate already! My contribution to this years argument is in the form of a democratic poll. Happy voting!

Yearly breaking the rules debate poll.

get em both dude!

here is the JMAs long range forecast for this winter. there is a chance that there will be more snow than usual....... there is also a chance there will be less but it will most probably be average. top work guys. Thanks for that. http://okdk.kishou.go.jp/outlooks/outlook.html#seasonal

http://www.skijapanguide.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=004885 lots of stuff on this thread dude

yep it sure looks pretty from the comfort of the adjacent lifted resort. Most people climb it in spring when its certainly accessable on a nice day to anyone with moderate skills and basic backcountry knowhow and gear. Winter is a different story. If you are planning to climb in winter you can expect nut sack deep powder (thats with snowshoes or skis on) on the lower slopes and bullet proof ice, probably accompanied by wind, near the top. It gets steeper as you go up and youll definately need crampons and possibly a pickel to summit. Unless you are fit and have some climbing skills and go

Its sick dude, totally sick! you should go dude.

I can understand resorts being a little aprehensive about their area becoming off piste training areas. They are in a situation of being partially responsible particularly if you are within the resort area. If you are riding in between lifts etc. they have every reason to be concerned especially with the stories like we see above with gumby riders wallowing in snow for hours trying to get out of spots within sight of the resort. Areas like niseko have huge alpine areas above them and they make it quite clear where their resposibility ends. You still see plenty of avalanche poodles heading

cool. closed resorts = easily hikable accesable open untracked powder

yeah it is kind of interesting. I sometimes wonder why youd post on the internet the details of some place that was really good because nobody was there.

dont worry there is plenty of snow and lots of secret spots in Japan.

Sounds like a normal problem. From your comment re riding heel edge I guess you are a begginer or intermediate level boarder. Ray had some good advice... try to keep on one edge. Even on lower angle slopes. Check your style on heel side. Are you stiffening your legs and bending at the waist? Try to relax your knees and get into a sitting on a chair like posture.

I dont want to rain on the parade but it can be quite difficult for beginners if its tooo deeep.

sure youll be able to move on your own with control. Lie down on your back, flail your arms and legs like a dying cockroach....great now stand up fall back down and repeat...do this every night before february and youll be mentally prepared for your first time.

As the weather patterns that bring snow to Japan come from the north west you will find that whilst it is cold in Kushiro to amount of snow is far far less than in the western parts of Hokkaido most moisture in the air is lost as it travels over the Tokachi range. Furthermore there isnt a lot east of kushiro in terms of mountainous terrain to ski on.... its quite flat really. Translation: youre out of luck unless you go west from kushiro.

Theres something majorly wrong when criminals are allowed to deliberately engineer dangerous drugs to make them more addictive and then get away with addicting millions of their fellow human beings. These scum get rewarded with riches while a simple man with a natural plant growing in his garden can get taken away and locked up. It makes me mad.

try this www.earnyourturns.com Website for couloir magazine. Great backcountry mag

Quote: Originally posted by miteyak: nadgers... no-one ever calls Aussies bad names, lest they cry... (lets see how many thick-skinned Aussies get their knickers twisted now) [/qb] I dunno Ive been called a roo shagger a couple of times. I have a few kiwi mates who like to pat all their pockets like theyve lost their wallet and then say they were just practicing the aussie haka. Then theres the criminal gags that come up on account of a lot of aussies being descended from convicts. There ya go mate, have a go with those if youre stuck for ideas.

IM,can you tell us how to contact these insurance guys. I try to find decent insurance for climbing and BC snowboarding every year but end up going without cause I cant deal with the hassle.

Arent you jumping the gun a bit. I thought that in the American system the candidate officially takes office only after the mandatory 15 law suits.

Geeks geeeks geeks geeks geeks Super geeks !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yellow helps bring out a bit more contrast on murky days in flat light. This helps you see bumps etc. If you are only getting one lens there is now way I would get clear. On a sunny day your eyes will be scorched and shrivel up like little raisins.

Rooting!! Its unbelievable. rooting is quite a popular subject all over the world. I saw on TV that the trend in Iraq now is selling videos of people rooting. Previously banned by Mr Evil. Im not too sure what to make of it. Make love Not war! And dont forget to tape it!!!

Right, I see What you're taking about. The "interesting thread" blue thing links to another forum page. The "boots What are the differences" thread has some good info. Sorry, I missed that the first time. Thanks.