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Zao Onsen (Yamatata) 2013-2014
SKI replied to ILoveZao's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I think it's the bit between (upper) Chuo and Paradise areas. -
Zao Onsen (Yamatata) 2013-2014
SKI replied to ILoveZao's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Take a look at the map of the place and try to work out where there's some flat. The one I can remember is getting from the 'left side' of the mountain over to Utopia (?). Even on skis and getting some speed up, there was a bit of walking involved. Sorry that isn't more descriptive! -
I like putting petals in my bath too. And lemons.
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4WD vs. 2WD
SKI replied to Thundercat's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Yeah that's why I'm asking. Interested to know if there's any reason other than just want a new one. Which is fine of course! -
4WD vs. 2WD
SKI replied to Thundercat's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Can I ask - did you consider a good condition second hand car? They seem to be really good deals here, and lots of them very fine condition. -
Late March... Niseko, or ?
SKI replied to Metabo Oyaji's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
There's no telling is there. Remember off season when there was a vote on the best time to be in Japan. Didn't late January/early February win? -
Heavy snow please. Now!
SKI replied to pie-eater's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Please don't let people like that pressure any changes. -
4WD vs. 2WD
SKI replied to Thundercat's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
They shold bottle that and sell that as air freshner. Congrats on the new purchase. What colour did you get - a lovely pea green or dirty brown? (Some of the choices people make!!! Are the awful ones just cheaper or something?!) -
As long as the Snow Gods hold back on their gambaru, so will I!
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Wanted: Winter Stoke!
SKI replied to Mick Rich's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Yeah. Wouldn't have known otherwise. -
Wanted: Winter Stoke!
SKI replied to Mick Rich's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
They got the sushi, slow motion Tokyo and most other Japan cliches in there, but I didn't notice a Shinkansen and Fuji. Which was quite disappointing! -
Powder Etiquette
SKI replied to sand's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I'm on the side of people who think that manners are the same anywhere. -
The Best Google Street View
SKI replied to hellyer's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
You can hardly go wrong at only 500 yen though can you! -
SR : HokkaidOH! 2013/14
SKI replied to Mike Pow's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Very nice. -
Skijos with epic views
SKI replied to Gunma Boarder's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
For extremely easy to get to views, the ones from Yuzawa Kogen and Gala Yuzawa are pretty great I think as shown here by muika. http://www.snowjapanforums.com/index.php/topic/23549-yuzawa-kogen-yuzawa-niigata-7th-january-2014-pm/ http://www.snowjapanforums.com/index.php/topic/23490-gala-yuzawa-yuzawa-niigata-25th-december-2013/ Oh, and Mt Granview too! http://www.snowjapanforums.com/index.php/topic/23503-mt-granview-minamiuonuma-niigata-29th-december-2013/ -
There can only be one answer to that. Sadistic arseholes.
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ANA have withdrawn their add after calls of "racism" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCjxzpSrFP4
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Someone missing at Kagura...
SKI replied to SKI's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Hida -
It may well be an old custom but I do not think it is common place. I would guess that it also will have less relevance as the years go on as well. In my many years in Japan, I have never seen it or been offered. Thankfully. Obviously I am also in need of an education.