Mike Pow

Originally Posted By: Fattwins stop milking the hip check! I use that for cover shots. trick to hide it . Dont let you ski tips come out in the shot. Dont do anything in that first pic cause that is a bloody give away! the snow doesnt look as good as the day before at all. Keep an eye on that layer if for the next week. That could form a bit of weakness if cold and light fall onto it and firm it up. I realise now that you are in fact Clark Kent Fattwins, what with your ability to see ski tips in any of those pics. The snow wasn't as good as the previous day. But that's relative.

Don't know if it ever was /is. And discount what i wrote earlier - urban myth. Here's the 'facts' http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/lfc_story/1882.htm

Spot on Rag-Doll

THURSDAY 06 DECEMBER 2007 More snow but accompanied by a pretty strong wind event. 10-15cm layer on top of goodness. Couple of pics from 'training' yesterday. Sean. Same 'shit', different day Tim belly button deep

Originally Posted By: ger Originally Posted By: MikePow For Friday 07 December 2007 Snow depth is no longer an issue at Grand Hirafu. There's plenty. From here on in it's all about snow in the past 24 hrs No way! Sasa's all gone? Already?! Still showing through, but easily avoidable. More terrain COULD and SHOULD be open.

What a classic ad that was. Thick, thick scally accents.

'Stanley' refers to Accrington Stanley the original name of the best reds, Liverpool.

Classic projectsplat. You just forgot to show whether you're 4 foot and a fart or being drafted by the NBA next season Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 No video capture, just shit photography

For Friday 07 December 2007 Snow depth is no longer an issue at Grand Hirafu. There's plenty. From here on in it's all about snow in the past 24 hrs

In my limited experience, many of the 'new wave' of owners in the Niseko area are not concerned with rental returns. They're looking for a second home in a snow-sure resort that appeals to their ability level where they can come any time they please, let friends and family use it, and see Hokkiado beyond the white season. And in a repetition of what I've seen in the US, initially UK investment and travel was to the New England states for winter vacations. Once that market was established, UK skiers/snowboarders 'went west'. It is just a matter of time before this market goe

Almost. No slutting. More 'holy shit I didn't expect this'.

I'll send one of GN if I can track him down

Originally Posted By: actually Actually we couldn't have it in Hakuba because of all the steepness. And if the wind picked up you could end up playing uphill both halves.

Now you're talking Champions League. Hakkers pitches would be behind the old Iron Curtain - too bumpy and rocky

And it's started

It would be like the F.A. Cup - Premiership v Beezer Homes League

Plenty to go round Thursday. Tomorrow's face shots will be in your honour

Originally Posted By: neversummer There was a lot more snow than I expected up there and without the right setup to ride that amount of snow I went for burger and chilled out for the afternoon Schoolboy error neversummer The evidence m'lord (scroll to end) http://www.snowjapanforums.com/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/238357/fpart/5

Posted this yesterday Quote: If you're in the Niseko area drop everything for tomorrow. It was mid-thigh and superfly today. Has alternated between puking and puking hard all day. Tomorrow will be an EPIC day on the mountain for any time of the season. And like Hannibal from the A-Team, I love it when a plan comes together. The turns this morning got progressively deeper as we worked our way round to Hanazono 3 chair. Then after a hearty Ramen lunch Kath, Shaun and I headed out for dessert. Played 'around' the King 3 chair for a couple of hours wh

Just started wearing one. Loving it at the moment what with all the Sasa and brush.

Haven't done base measurements for a while. Will do tomorrow. As a guess, from 10cm to 80 cm depending where you measure. And by my reckoning we've had 265cm at Village level (~300m) so far.

Welcome Petter, Within the resort boundaries I would say no. Outside the resort boundaries I would say yes, although many don't. It is possible to rent avvy equipment in Hirafu (the main village of Niseko). There are also companies that offer 'guided' backcountry experiences in and around Mt Annupuri. As with any purchase 'caveat emptor' as many of the 'guides' are not UIAGM certified guides but experienced instructors with avalanche certifications (or not) and local knowledge of the area.

I'll second that. Delicious. And there is fabulous Camembert ice cream from the Cheese Factory at the junction of 343 and 66.

Grandma and Grandpa. No 'I wonder how...?' when you're in the pow.