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Just looked. Seems like the Shizenkan backpacker lodge will have itself a visitor this evening. Thanks, /K

niseko seems to be the only option for at least _some_ snow. What is the best way of getting a ticket+accommodation up there? I can't find a good package to be had online...

Are there any JPN resorts with enough snow to warrant a trip yet?

Just realized that whomever told me 'Naeba is open' failed to let me know only one run is open... And with artificial snow at that. Now looking for a resort with a reasonable amount of snow... Any good ideas?

I'm a skier about to head out to Naeba (Yuzawa) from Tokyo tomorrow. I'll be staying there 3-4 days depending on conditions. Any good advice about where I should stay? I'm not pick about sleeping conditions, but do like a good onsen and being close to some lift. Anyone else going up there (or living there) that would enjoy having someone to ski with? I'm normally a skier but figured I'd take a day or two on this trip to try telemarking (or snowboarding, if there isn't telemark gear to rent). /K