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Having skied in many places around the world, the one thing that could be said about most Japanese resorts the snow is some of the best I've been on. However there lacking every place else lift systems, places to stay, food and shopping. When I look at these facilities compared to other major resorts around the world they Japanese resorts are just not there. There a few places that may be able to get part of the foreign business(Niseko, Hakuba). I know Niseko has been making a major effort to come up to international standards. That being said most places in Japan will have to rely o

The lunch buffet at the Hilton is a good deal at 1500yen a person kids are less. Lots of food to choose from.

Have it sent to Japan. Price in the states for a Pieps is 449, Pulse 449, tracker 334. Shipping is around 70. time is about a week You do the math but its cheaper to get from the states.

Rob tried sending you a pm with a good web site but got this error This user is over their Private Topic limit.

Definitely look at ordering from the states the prices may be better even if you include shipping.

one more week to go. We will be staying over in Moiwa. Not sure where we will be skiing yet.

Switched to tele's a few years back. You know free your heel and all that good BS. It was like starting to ski all over again. Still don't totally feel comfortable dropping a knee on steeper stuff. Legs get tired quicker. Have had lots of fun. Plenty of face plants it's real easy when your heels are not locked down. I have never looked back. Dan give skiing a go it can be lots of fun.

Amen brother.

Lawrence I use to live in King of Prussia a while back. Any way have a good trip. Might be down there that weekend. Need to see what my better half says.

I may have posted before but it's worth putting out again. Niseko Avalanche report is available on the Niseko Now reports. If you see Mr Shinya works at gate 1 in the AM you should thank him for the excellent report that gets put out.

Mixed Onsens are great. Get to spend time with the wife and kids.

Usually about 6hrs. Since switching to teles my quads are burning by that point. Well then again maybe it's because I'm getting It's still fun to get out and torture the kids. Or is it the other way around.

Do the guides in Japan have any certifications. I know in Germany and Austria to be a guide you need to be certified through the bergfuehrer program. For what its worth it at least lets the client know there is some level of competency.

Well what is the most you wold pay? Me I'm not willing to pay more then $200usd for a room. I would much rather ski. In Japan there seems to be a lot of pay by the person. I was looking at one place for a family of 4 the price quickly shot up to close to $500 a night . If it was me and the wife it was possibly doable. This was not at Niseko by the way.

I'm jealous Nice set up

Originally Posted By: Oyuki kigan i may find the Japanese practice of making long line ups even longer because people refuse to ride up wit people they don't know offensive to the brotherly spirit of snow-sliding (and borderline unbearable on a powder day). For once I finally agree with Oyuki on something.

Meat is murder And the flesh you so fancifully fry Is not succulent, tasty or kind It's death for no reason And death for no reason is MURDER The Smiths

muikabochi Really sweet shots. What type of camera are you using.

Thursday Can you PM on how to get one of those rooms

Rob You forgot to add on item to the list. A trigger is also necessary.

Google "A Dozen More Turns" it's a real good vid on avalanches. look for terra 312, 313 314

If your looking to go tubing near Sapporo try going to Takinouecho Sakuragaoka resort. It's maybe 45min from downtown. They have tubes, two or three courses and a lift their. Also they have a real beginners Ski slope. Look in the resorts section here

Google winterkids they have some of the best selection of kids gear I have seen anywhere. They also will ship overseas.

Originally Posted By: MitchPee I don't want to get only 60 yen per dollar for when I get to Japan Mitch You must be Optimistic. A Japan Times article had it more like 50 Yen to the US Dollar.

There is a train station right at the resort. JR use to have a ski pass deal not sure if they still do.