blu
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Is Kurodake closed?
blu replied to klingsor's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
There seems a limited area for safe skiing (Peak to Chair). Sidecountry would be limited by cliffs. Apparently same under the ropeway to base. Was fully exposed to high winds on my only visit. Asahidake may be better? -
Beginners Backcountry
blu replied to Fatman no jitsu's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
When skiing in the nearpiste trees, you need to be aware of not crossing the fall line, or skiing into a creek or hole, otherwise the above will apply. Spot your line, and an exit point back to the piste. -
wait until Australia Day!
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hakuba Buying my first skis for Japan
blu replied to manfredk's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
probably not suitable, but checkout the Sir Francis Bacon's anyway (and an awesome name). -
hakuba Buying my first skis for Japan
blu replied to manfredk's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
go a bit wider, see some reviews on the Volkl Kendo for example. -
OP See the SJ accomodation options, such as: http://www.snowjapan.com/japan-places-to-stay/hokkaido/kutchan/hurry-slowly-condominiums
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Hochfugen (Austria-Zillertal) impressed me - and nobody skied offpiste (which it is known for).
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Niseko or Furano for my needs?
blu replied to sbaker3's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
We didn't like Furano (inbounds). It seemed a good resort for piste skiers. Rusutsu & Kiroro are better choices with more options for inbounds snowboarding. -
& parity with A$. No wonder there's over 8million Aus international travellers annually from total pop = 22m (obviously some repeat offenders like Mama) .
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Deep powder fresh snow!
blu replied to pie-eater's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
and been dumping in the Carngorms too apparently: "Snowing and drifting at the top. There is going to be amazing snowsports on the front part of the mountain today with a lot of pisted powder on most of the runs. Some areas at the Top are very hard packed." Time to hit up the M6? -
Silly ski course names
blu replied to @tokyo's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Mother-in-Law (@Perisher) -
Mt Granview represents a buyers dream Mama, I thought you'd be chasing the miners; Parabudoo or Yundamindera maybe?
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Furano 2013
blu replied to Mick Rich's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
With you on Rusutsu, but must say for us, Furano's not high on our list of favourites. We don't have the local knowledge for offpiste/OOB & along with the ski patrols attitude meant no offpiste for us on our only visit. -
niseko Annupuri to Kiroro & Rusutsu
blu replied to Mick Rich's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
There's an earlier bus from Otaru at 08:10am but you would need to taxi from Annupuri to JR Niseko Town for the 06:43. Arrives Otaru 08:01 -
niseko Annupuri to Kiroro & Rusutsu
blu replied to Mick Rich's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
To get to Kiroro (the direct bus service from Niseko ceased on 31 January): Niseko Bus - Northern Resort 8:26am to JR Kutchan (9:25) JR Kutchan 9:42 to Otaru 11:00 Chuo Bus from bus stop 6 at JR Otaru 11:30 - Kiroro Resort (about 45mins). All fares around Y1,000 each. Had a couple of powder days at uncrowded Kiroro this week. -
Gopro Accesories?
blu replied to panhead_pete's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I've been using a $100 GP copy on a telescopic pole. Agree that 90% gets deleted. My worry is the potential impact on a small number of offpiste boarders (or skiers) flat-lining down through the trees at warp speed on a powder day, in order to get a "good" YouTube video (going too fast for the conditions or their ability & hitting a tree). -
Narita airport on arrival is a good place to practice ATM use.
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Help with Upcoming Niseko Trip
blu replied to IntrepidNooks's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Bring your boots and rent some Fat skis, under $150 for 3 days (and you can swap them daily).