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Hey i think those guys where in Niseko over winter, they would fit right in!

Holo, my advice for buying property in Japan based on my experience over the last 4 years, Niseko(Kutchan) area- hope you are cashed up as it has lost control, in my veiw buy out of Hirafu , say 5-10 minutes out of town ,you will get value for moeny and still be close to the hill. When contacting real estates try the local Japanese people, there is still normal prices around- avoid Hirafu, its really starting to suck!

Le spud, i am doing my level 2 with the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council, or better known as N.Z avalanche assoc, they structure the course over 12 months which is excellent.I have just done 3 week in Wanka,NZ covering the first 3 units so all is good so far.I will spend the coming winter in the field getting my quota of "logged" days.

Hey Spud, http://www.snowmetrics.com. good website with all the good gear, nice one! Have just started my Level 2, will spread the word with the class.

me, in summer i work as a carpenter, then in winter i shovel snow out of our doorway 24/7 it seems.

Hi everyone! just a quick question, what do you guys and gals do for a living? thank you all!

I am looking to hook up with avy aware crew for bc outings in the Hokkaido/Niseko area.I have my level 1 and keen to spend time with like minded crew that have a healthy respect for the mountains, currently i am riding a split. cheers

I have just received my new pieps unit, i am very impressed with the little i have done with it! well i am of to NZ on the 19 to give it a work out. cheers!!!

i did get some info on the Niseko snowmobile crew, turns out they DO NOT give access to the backcountry, huge safety issues, there core thing is snowmobile tours! so dont give away your snow shoes.

Does anyone out there Know of a good winter sports photographer in the Sapporo/Niseko area?

we need a sitter to help look after our 6 month old baby, can supply accomadation, flexible hours.

Awsome!! do it

So spud, whats the outcome?

Have you thought of maybe doing part of the time in Niesko and part of your time somewhere else, somewhere like Yamagata or Nozwa onsen. On the other hand how about a road trip of Hokkaido's resorts?

hey halfmachine, how did you go? did you get in touch with them?

look for a book by the name of- "Dogs and Demons" the fall of modern Japan. by Alex Kerr.

cheers bushpig, i will check it out

Hey Bushpig, I'm interested to know who your insured with as my agent sticks it to me for under age drivers, maybe the type of car makes a difference- i drive a late model landcruiser?

Wolf creek, nice introduction for Australia

snow!

Ive your cars are involved in a accident and are the driver at fault and you have no comprehensive insurance it spells trouble.Shaken only covers third party personal, in other words who ever the name the shaken is in will be responsible for any cost, i learnt this the hard way last winter, just finished paying of a new Delica!

have you heard any reports- true reports

Cool, i checked out the purplecow, looks pretty good! i will call them, i land in NZ on the 19 August, cant wait!

I think the shaken will give you basic third party personal insurance no matter who owns the car as long it is current, but shaken does not cover third party property, this is the gray area.

You need a policy that covers ALL drivers, this will cost extra as in most countries.