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Fattwins, I've got my own board at home, but not here in Korea. I'm only ridin for 2 maybe 3 days (that's all the time off I get). I ride a 143 at home.

Fattwins, Thanks so much for the advice. Any suggestions on where to rent a board?

Fattwins, So where would it be easier to meet people? At the backpackers hostel, maybe?

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days, but I was in Jeju island for the Thanksgiving holiday. Anywho, as for my budget I care more about staying at a place with a good location or a place that's easy to meet people at, than I care about luxury. I'd prefer a cheaper place, since it's just me and the only thing I plan on doing in the hotel room is sleeping and showering, but if there's a better place at a higher cost, then so be it. And yes, the website says the hotel offers a free shuttle to Hakuba 47, Happo, etc. So general concensus is that this Escuole place is alright? If so, here'

Sorry, that's Bettyx.

Ok, the name of that hotel I was asking about is Escuole Hakuba. Is that the run down place Bettyz was talking about? Thanks again for the advice! I'd be lost without all your posts!

THanks for all the replies! They were a HUGE help! I've never used chatroom (?) before, so I don't know if I can just reply to one of you, or if I just put a general reply up. But anyway... I DID stay at the Tenjin Capsule hotel, and I DID go to the crazy cock, but only to have a look. It was REALLY dead and I felt silly having a beer by myself. NO, I have never worked at Norquay, although I've ridden around Banff countless times. I got two different responses about New years, but 2 different perspectives, so thanks! And thanks for suggesting I book sonner than later. THe

Hi! I'm a ski bum from the Canadian Rockies currently teaching in South Korea. I'm coming to Japan for my winter holiday in December. I was just hoping to meet some people who will be there that I can maybe party with, since I'm travelling solo (none of the people I've met here like to ski). I was also hoping a Hakuba veteran would be kind enough to give me some travel advice. I have heeps of questions, like; which would you recommend? New Years at a ski hill in Hakuba? Or New Years in Tokyo? Is it gonna be really busy? Do I even need to book my accomodations etc. now? All help wil