I have a Nikon D40x and use one of those 'filters' to get some closeups. It works well when there is lots of light, though I would imagine a proper macro lens would be fun to have. My budget doesn't stretch that far though unfortunately.
OK so you can just choose one resort - and has to be a lift-serviced resort (ie, not just a bc mountain). Which would you choose?
My favourite is Myoko Suginohara in Niigata.
(Sorry if this has been done before).