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We are hoping that this will be changing in the near future with some changes we are implementing with photos.Quote:What google doesn`t find are the images.
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A new photo feature, The Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani, has been put online. If you like monkeys, you'll just have to check out some of the 60+ photos in this one!
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/snow-monkeys-of-jigokudani.html
Jigokudani have also kindly provided us with 10 pairs of entrance tickets to the monkey park to give to Snow Japan readers. If you are interested in going and want to enter, check out our Giveaways page:
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/insider/special.php
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"Jigokudani Yaenkoen. You might not have heard that name but you have probably heard about a place in Nagano where you can see "snow monkeys" (Japanese Macaque) taking an onsen. I had often heard about Jidokudani and even driven past the entrance on the way up to Shiga Kogen more than a few times, but until recently I had never actually stopped to check it out. (I suppose I was always in too much of a rush to get to the snow at Shiga Kogen). I now wish I had found out about it earlier...."
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/snow-monkeys-of-jigokudani.html
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We haven't heard from alferg, toque or Bushpig yet - give us a shout if you want to claim your goodies. You've got until next Friday!
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We'll give this some thought next time we meet up to discuss things. Thanks.
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That is a good idea.
Who picks that 'photo of the day'?
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OK my colleague seems to be back on track now - we will definitely get this online on Wednesday.
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Actually he isn't well at all and it's not a hangover! I for one hope you get better soon mate.
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I've just been asked to post a message on here to let you know that it is going to be next week when we are able post these results and stuff. My colleague - the one who has been putting this all together - has not been very well at all today and he won't be able to finish things up and get things online tomorrow.
Very sorry about this, please accept our apologies....... early next week, promise!
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yoroshiku onegai shimasu
That happens when the account of a user that is logged in gets deleted.
In this case it was someone registering, then proceeding to immediately log in and post an ad on the Forums.
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A new feature has been put online. This time we had a talk with popular Forum member Toque about his experiences on the snow and more...
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/interviews-toque.html
"I was born July 1979 in the beautiful town of Chilliwack, British Columbia. That’s in Canada if you didn’t know. My father introduced me to the mountains at an early age with backpacking and ski trips a regular occurrence. I skied and hiked fairly often right from the age of six. Chilliwack is about 100km east of Vancouver right up against some big mountains - to the south, Chilliwack has the North Cascades and to the north, the Coast Mountains. It’s a great location for somebody that enjoys outdoor life. After high school it was off to University where I studied Geography at a small local school. They only offered an arts degree in my discipline but I was able to study the physical aspects which keep me entertained. I often spent my time in the Geography lab looking over the topographic maps planning trips for the future.... I love topo maps...
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/interviews-toque.html
Please note that the views expressed in any Features on Snow Japan are not necessarily those of Snow Japan.
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A new Setting Journals feature - "International Seasonal Workers - A Couple’s Perspective" - has been put online.
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/setting-journals-29.html
"Ever wanted to come to Japan and get some of the powder you have been hearing so much about? Done a great deal of skiing/boarding overseas and perhaps met some Japanese folk doing the same? Have a significant other that also wants to come to Japan but worried you may not be able to find work/accommodation together? If you answered yes to any of the above, you are not alone...
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/setting-journals-29.html
Please note that the views expressed in any Features on Snow Japan are not necessarily those of Snow Japan.
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Very sorry - it wasn't Ewok 2's fault.... we are to blame! Apologies for anything lost there.
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Yes glad to see you got logged in ok!
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We're happy to be able to introduce a new section to Snow Japan today called "Jobs Available".
In this new section companies and organizations that are offering employment opportunities in winter resort regions are introduced, and to start off we introduce four companies. We hope to be adding to this, so keep an eye on this new section.
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/resorts/jobs-available/index.html
Please note that this is an introductory service provided by Snow Japan that enables employers and potential employees to find each other. Snow Japan is not involved in any communications between readers and employers and is in no way responsible for, or involved in, any eventual employment that occurs due to any of the listings on this page. Please direct any questions that you may have to the companies listed in the section.
We hope that some of our readers looking for work will be able to find what they are looking for with this new service.
We also invite any companies or organisations that have any relevant positions available and are interested in letting Snow Japan readers know about those opportunities to contact us at editor@snowjapan.com.
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/resorts/jobs-available/index.html
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A new feature - "Boarding Fuji" by Glen Falting - has been put online.
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/features-boarding-fuji.html
"It's 4:30 a.m. and none of the staff are awake when we unlock the front door of the hotel and load our gear into the rental van. I’m a bit worried that if someone wakes, they’ll think we’re skipping out without paying. But no one stirs, which is just as well. It would be difficult for us to explain in our broken Japanese that we're just on our way to climb and then snowboard down Mount Fuji and that we'll return later.
My friend Oli (a fellow rider who also moonlights as a lawyer) and I comprise the summit team, while our wives hold down base camp in a local town's cafe. Oli and I do a lot of snowboarding together. We work for the same law firm in Tokyo, and together we've explored many of the ski resorts around Japan. This past season, equipped with snowshoes and avalanche gear, we started to explore the hills and backcountry readily accessible from the local resorts. As they say, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, and after a few days' worth of backcountry experience, Oli and I are both confident that we can take on Ol' Man Fuji."
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/features-boarding-fuji.html
Some extra photos as well:
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/features-boarding-fuji-photos.html
Please note that the views expressed in any Features on Snow Japan are not necessarily those of Snow Japan.
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A new feature - "The Fukui Fellowship" by Sam Baldwin - has been put online.
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/features-90.html
"I grab four bottles of Yebisu beer from the fridge and give the landlord a customary nod. I’m at Bar Yumeya in Ono, Fukui, a cosy hangout for local lovers of snow. Yasu, the owner, is somewhat of a legend in these parts, having conquered several Himalayan summits in India, Pakistan, China and Nepal. An ice pick, snowshoes, and many pictures of sabre-toothed peaks decorate the walls; souvenirs from past expeditions.
Like many foreigners in Japan, I came here to teach English, an easy option to pay the way, having heard intriguing tales of deep powder and amazing tree skiing in an exotic land. Though snow was not the only reason for my desire to visit Japan, it certainly played a key role in my decision to leave gloomy Britain and explore more of the world."
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/features-90.html
Please note that the views expressed in any Features on Snow Japan are not necessarily those of Snow Japan.
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A new Setting Journals feature - "White Season 2005-2006 Report" - has been put online.
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/setting-journals-28.html
"Summer 2005 in Japan was the kind where tarmacs at airports soften to the point that loaded down planes sometimes get stuck & need to be pulled free. There was little respite from the heat during daytime, but nights began to cool significantly. Occasionally a typhoon would blow over the Japanese archipelago, cooling things down at the upper elevations.
A few years back in September the resort hosted a country music festival (featuring Roseanne Cash, The Charlie Daniels Band & others) on a neighboring plateau about 1,000 meters above sea level. The bands that day (who had been expecting to play at the resort) froze in the typhoon at that elevation. Upon return to the resort, a shivering band member came off the bus and immediately asked for directions to the nearest bar (whiskey was required to warm her up). The Plateau concerned actually closes each winter due to the amount of snow there, & is only accessible via Pisten Bully..."
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/setting-journals-28.html
Please note that the views expressed in any Features on Snow Japan are not necessarily those of Snow Japan.
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This week was have 10 one-day lift tickets for any of the 7 resorts in HAKUBA VILLAGE in Nagano Prefecture.
There will be 10 winners. Each will receive a one-day lift ticket voucher - and that ticket can be used at any one of the 7 resorts in Hakuba village:
-Sanosaka
-Hakuba Goryu
-Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
-Happo-one
-Hakuba Iwatake
-Hakuba Minekata
-Hakube Highland
WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?10 lift tickets - 10 winners, each getting one ticket.
The tickets are NONTRANSFERABLE (ie. only the winner can use them).
GIVEAWAY PERIOD?Saturday 4th March - Friday 10th February 2006
HOW DO I ENTER?Go here! >> http://www.snowjapan.com/e/insider/special.php
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More details about this Giveaway, including conditions and validity, can be found on the Giveaways page (above).
Please note that you need to be logged into SJ Insider to be able to enter the giveaway.
Many thanks to Hakuba Village for offering this fantastic prize. More details about Hakuba Village can be found here .
Good luck to you all!
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This giveaway is now closed and the winner will be notified this afternoon. Thank you!
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This week we have another 10 one-day lift tickets the ISHIUCHI MARUYAMA resort in Niigata Prefecture.
There will be 10 winners. Each will receive a one-day lift ticket voucher for the resort.
WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?10 lift tickets - 10 winners, each getting one ticket.
The tickets are NONTRANSFERABLE (ie. only the winner can use them).
GIVEAWAY PERIOD?Thursday 23rd February - Friday 3rd March 2006
HOW DO I ENTER?Go here! >> http://www.snowjapan.com/e/insider/special.php
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More details about this Giveaway, including conditions and validity, can be found on the Giveaways page (above).
Please note that you need to be logged into SJ Insider to be able to enter the giveaway.
Many thanks to Ishiuchi Maruyama for the fantastic prize.
More details about Ishiuchi Maruyama can be found here , and on their official website .
Good luck to you all!
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The winners have been notified by email! If you entered, check your mail.
Thanks
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Some very sad news to report.
It seems that yesterday an 18 year old snowboarder hit a tree at Kandatsu (Yuzawa) and has today died.
Reports are that he was コース外 (outside of the course) when it happened - he hit a tree, was unconscious yesterday but we have heard today that he has since died.
We'll try to find out some more details tomorrow.
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We'll do a bit more thinking and then maybe sometime soon put a poll together with a few different ideas so the people can speak
Have a good weekend all!
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We're fairly lenient on that size limit.....
Niseko backcountry
in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
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Only just noticed this. Which data are you referring to?
If you are referring to resort snow depth data on our resort pages, it is not written by tour companies. It is provided by resorts and is entered into our system.
It is very important to us that our Now reports tell our readers what it is like out there. Thats the whole concept of the pages. We are NOT doing them to advertise the area (although of course that is a result of the pages existing).
And on that note, if you ever feel that any of our reports are not keeping to that fundamental concept, we totally encourage you to let us know and we will take action.