Mike Pow
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Where will you be 2014/2015?
Mike Pow replied to seemore's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
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Where will you be 2014/2015?
Mike Pow replied to seemore's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Hoping to hit Fantasy Island towards the end of next week. My longtime student and mate Ian has got a full-time gig at Kiroro running ski ops amongst other things. Nerys & I are doing branding and marketing for the resort, so I'll be living and spending most of my time there this winter. Road tripping to central Hokkaido in December with Nerys to check out Furano, Kamui, Sahoro, Tomamu, Asahidake and Mt Racey. And down to Hakkoda too hopefully. Can't wait -
Tips for Hakuba vs. Niseko
Mike Pow replied to TICesk's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Good call. Asari has a dedicated park which is also available at night. -
Gym in Niseko
Mike Pow replied to jstevo's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Gym at J-Sekka and the Hilton at Niseko Village -
Not sure about the merchant's fee, but you may want to reconsider buying the all-mountain passes. Better to see your groups ability levels and the weather conditions. In high winds the top lifts close meaning you can't access all areas. And during heavy snow the visibility is poor up high making travel between villages difficult and unpleasant. And if you wanted to visit some of the nearby resorts - Moiwa, Rusutsu, Kiroro - you wouldn't have already paid up for a days skiing.
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Niseko at Christmas
Mike Pow replied to provide's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Or Lupicia just out of Hirafu Village on the way to Higashiyama. Or a little further afield Maccarina in Makkari. -
Welcome polinawer. Excuse the piss taking. The Niseko Resort Area is the most popular in that part of Hokkaido but there are many areas with the same snow conditions. They may be smaller or less developed or have less English spoken. Outside of the Niseko Resort Area prices are cheaper. e.g. Rusutsu, Kiroro Search the resorts area of snowjapan to see which ones suit your budget. And there's always Honshu