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Hey another snowboarder from Perth, what a co-incidence! I'm heading to Niseko for February 06. I was looking for backpacker accommodation, since i'm travelling alone. In niseko, there's Shizenkan Backpackers or Lodge Bam Boo (both have websites). I'm sure there's others too if you have a look around. Personally, I think you're better off working hard and saving for a trip rather then trying to combine the two. I did a season in Whistler last 04/05 and the hassle of having to organise visas etc, find a job, miss out on fresh tracks cos you got work etc etc...it's really frustrating (but

I'm aiming for 30 days. 30 awesome days!

How much are beers costing anyway? Can you buy cartons from the supermarket? Do they sell pints or just bottles? Is everyone too tired from riding all day to get drunk?

Nagano...next on the hit-list. Alright next time mate. La ponte...is that a park?

ha! Yeh fair enough, i'm true to my word and you'll get yourt beers! Plus I was just checking out the grand hirafu website and their 4 week passes are only 40,000 yen. That looks like a good option and i can purchase 1-2-3 day passes if i want to ride somewhere else! Too easy, and cheap - looks like I will have some extra cash. Maybe my lodge can get the pass cheaper as well...hmmm Sava, email me your phone number or email at powerinnumbers@lycos.com and i'll write it down and contact you when I arrive in Hirafu in a couple of months (end of January 06). Alternatively i'll probably be o

Cheers for all the advice guys. I'll email NPC now and see if that translator thingy works...

Hey everyone. I know most of you guys live in Japan and you're sick of hearing about Niseko and bloody aussie tourists (like me) coming over in the 1000's every year. But I was wondering if anyone could help me out with some information. I've organised a trip independently and as a result i'm a bit uncertain as to what the deal is over there. I'm staying in Hirafu village (niseko) for a month and I would like to know: (i) What's the nightlife like for the young? (ie 18-25. I'm 20) What are the best clubs/bars? (ii) I'm in Niseko for 32 days, and i plan on riding everyday and my