fireboy

I have recently moved to Chiba, about 10 minutes out of the city.

If you want shops, I recommend Tokyo. A ski holiday is a perfect opportunity to get away from all that.

I always thought it looked fun but my family never took me (ahhh), but when I was at college I went and had a lousy first time out. Things improved second time though and I started to really enjoy it.

I very nearly didn't take it up after my first day - which was a nightmare. Weather was bad, I was taken to a place that was too difficult for a complete beginner, snow wasn't the best.... and I sprained my ankle. Next season though I had another go and it was a whole different experience and I was hooked. I think that first experience is all important.

Skiing for 12 seasons