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The Vale Niseko
greg replied to Vossy's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Property in a Ski field (especially somehwere like Niseko etc) is not just a financial investment it has to be looked at as a lifestyle investment. You have to really want it for personal reasons aswell, otherwise who is going to look at a place with sporadic cash flow, higher maintenace and forex risk. -
The Vale Niseko
greg replied to Vossy's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Most people in Niseko are genrally speaking not geared too high as you said Mamabear. I have heard of a couple of people over here that had Yen loans and went pretty pale when the AUD crashed. Pretty much over night the banks came knocking and asking for more security (property)to put against their loans. -
What puts you off accommodation?
greg replied to klingon's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
and your feet hang six inches out the back! -
Skiing newbie looking for advice
greg replied to wom's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Sounds good to me. -
What puts you off accommodation?
greg replied to klingon's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I can't believe they put POS up. That and the convention centre are a waste of money and embarrissing. Of all the things they can do with the foreshore, they put up those pieces of generick red neck crap. -
What puts you off accommodation?
greg replied to klingon's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Just smile and listen. It can be entertaining:) -
Skiing newbie looking for advice
greg replied to wom's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Originally Posted By: SJForums Or perhaps before doing that, look at this page for the ones that are listed with us: http://www.snowjapan.com/e/niseko-guide/niseko-gear-and-rental.html That's an even better idea! -
Skiing newbie looking for advice
greg replied to wom's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
There are a few Western rental companies now operating in Niseko already so they should stock larger sizes. Google ski hire Japan/Niseko and see what comes up. From there contact them and see what they have got. If you book now you should be OK. G -
The Vale Niseko
greg replied to Vossy's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
What is that, a hotel for ants? The real hotel will have to be at least three times that size!! -
Aussie Invasion
greg replied to tripitaka's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
At least your wallet isn't the size of a phone book anymore:) -
Back to the 80's
greg replied to gifugill's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I hope the 80's come back. Maybe then my hair will come back aswell -
Aussie Invasion
greg replied to tripitaka's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
You can exchange travellers checks in Kutchan but there is nowhere in Hirafu that does. It wasn't so long ago you couldn't even use a credit card at restaraunts etc. -
Aussie Invasion
greg replied to tripitaka's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
My mate took travellers checks last year and he has been to Japan before. I told him not to bother. It was a major pain the ass and he got absolutely slugged in fees/rates for some reason I can't remember. Don't forget the 711 in Kutchan is also another place for international cards. -
Aussie Invasion
greg replied to tripitaka's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Ziggy...are you getting excited yet? -
How Cold will it be ?
greg replied to seemore's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Ziggy, See how you go after a day or so. If you want some, most of the ski stores and even some other shops etc sell the rubber cleats. There are a couple of styles. The three main styles I have come across are 1: Rubber cleats small metal studs at front and at back 2: Rubber cleats with small metal studs at front but not at the back 3: Rubber cleats that have no studs but coiled wire on the bottom. Personal preference but I like the first ones myself. They are not totally necessary but they are cheap, easy and worth it in my opinion. -
How Cold will it be ?
greg replied to seemore's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Ziggy, Most of the ski stores and even some other shops etc sell the rubber cleats. There are a couple of styles. The three main styles I have come across are 1: Rubber cleats small metal studs at front and at back 2: Rubber cleats with small metal studs at front but not at the back 3: Rubber cleats that have no studs but coiled wire on the bottom. Personal preference but I like the first ones myself. They are not totally necessary but they are cheap, easy and worth it in my opinion. -
Advanced v Expert snowboard boots
greg replied to tripler's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Stiff boots aren't too bad to walk in and many come with a speed lace system so you can loosen them off easily for walking around etc if you want to. You can definately feel the difference in hard and soft boots. I guess it just comes down to what you prefer and what you are used to wearing. I like a harder boot. I feel like I am wearing sneakers whith soft boots on, but they are far more comfortable. I have neevr boarded with a true hard boot before (ski boot). That would be interesting. -
Tickets - paper or electronic?
greg replied to Crustanoid's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Are they different to the ones in Niseko? It sounds very similar. Niseko have been using a similar for over ten years. -
How Cold will it be ?
greg replied to seemore's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
ha ha. Nope, not one of the drunks. Just don't like wet feet. Shovelling snow in sneakers/trainers is also off the list for me. Cheap arse gum boots from the CO-OP aren't exactly mega boots anyway. Easy to kick off as well.