Matt

Those furry fixtures on the last ridge on the left last year at 47 were Kamushika not bears

Why the hell is the speed limit so ridiculously low on normal roads. I got a months suspension + huge fine recently for doing 89kmh in a 50 zone. In Britain the same road would have a limit of 96kmh. This country really pisses me off sometimes.

I went there yesterday. Had a whole afternoon of beautiful knee deep, long runs through the trees. Surprised at how good the place actually was. It compares favourably with 47/goryu and its really easy to keep away from the patrols there unlike at 47 where they hound you.

They have heliskiing at Sugadaira too. I haven't done it myself but I think they drop you at the top of Neko-dake. I climbed that mountain in summer and its pretty flat so not sure if its worth it or not

This is my third season in Japan. 1st season - about 10 times 'cause I was skint 2nd season - about 60 times. About forty of them were sick powder days. What a season!! this season - so far about 17 days.

Ah-ha...Now that would be telling. You'll just have to find it yourself...

My friend tells me that the pipe at Happo-one is the best one hes tried in Japan

Hakuba 47/Goryu Niseko Nozawa

Went up on Saturday and Sunday. Fantastic thigh deep powder all weekend. All the waiting's finally over! The seasons started!

Oh, and a dip in the onsen at the end of a day of fresh powder is pure bliss.

It snows like sh!t and everyone's too scared to duck the ropes = freshies all day everyday!!

Hey Nofakie, Okay, its probably at least 30 minutes. I meant to say 20 minutes by private helicopter.Anyway......Lets go riding!!!!! My phone bango: 62 1136 (local call) Speak to you soon! Matt

Went up to Shiga kogen on sunday. Yakebitayama has two slopes open as does Ichinose and higashitateyama. We weren't expecting much being our first day of the season but we had a great day. The snow was soft and powdery with only a few icy man-made snow patches showing through. we even did a bit of off-piste at Ichinose. Theres about 20-40cm of real snow around which is lying on 50cm of man-made snow on piste. Should be good next weekend if it keeps snowing..

Board - Option Kevin Sansalone 162 bindings - Drake F60 boots - Northwave Goggles - Black Fly pants - Mountain hardwear Jacket - Sessions Helmet - Giro

I heard a rumour theres a ferry from Naotsu to Iwanai as well as Muroran. Iwanai is the town next to Kutchan and Niseko so this would be a lot more convenient than the Muroran ferry. Does anyone know the score with this route?

Every day during the week. I can't think of anything but POWDA!

Work and live in Matsukawa about 20 minutes from Hakuba. Going to Niseko from dec 22nd - jan 7th. See you there!

Just walk 10 minutes south from Ochanomizu or shin-ochanomizu and theres a street which is just wall to wall snowboard stores. I was blown away the first time I went there. Minami and Victoria are great stores but you can usually get a slightly better deal at the smaller stores just off the main street if you shop around.

where is the access info that used to be on the resort pages?