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After a day and a half of shredding the Hakuba slackcountry it was time for me to head back to Tokyo and leave my compadres to take down the rest of the untouched lines. The patrol was out in full force today, apparently a group of desperados had been poaching treelines and the redcoats were standing post at some of the popular drop in points. Standing at the top of my last run I ran into some fellow rippers and offered to run a little distraction to afford them an easy opportunity to drop in unseen. They were obliged so I made my way towards the one of the redcoats standing watch abo
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Awesome morning in Hakuba.
OkemoLoon replied to TJ OZ's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I got a late start at Happo today but the upper lift was shut down for most of the morning. I made it just in time to be one of the first ones down skyline -
kids stoke
OkemoLoon replied to quattro's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Thats good stuff. -
Snowboarding Subaru
OkemoLoon replied to 9015peter's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
THAT WAS SWEET. I have a WRX back home, and I love Primus. That vid brought a big smile to my face. Thanks Sarge! -
Niseko trip
OkemoLoon replied to OkemoLoon's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Amen, your supposed to point your tip/tips DOWN the mountain! -
The day before
OkemoLoon replied to OkemoLoon's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Nah, on my way to work. A curb jumped out in front of me while I was playing with my kaitai -
The day before
OkemoLoon replied to OkemoLoon's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I blew out a tire, had to get a new one. Had to pay through the nose. -
Niseko trip
OkemoLoon replied to OkemoLoon's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Jan 30-1 Feb. -
Niseko trip
OkemoLoon replied to OkemoLoon's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Thanks for the help guys -
Niseko trip
OkemoLoon replied to OkemoLoon's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I hope the hotel will shuttle us up or I will end up carrying all my gear plus all Looney girls gear. -
Niseko trip
OkemoLoon replied to OkemoLoon's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Well after booking this trip in the begininng of December we finaly got the details today. We are staying in Hirafu at some place called FUTAGOYAMA. I can't seem to find it on SJ anywere, anyone know anything about this place? -
The day before
OkemoLoon replied to OkemoLoon's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
16000yen later my car is good to go. Freaking highway robbery -
With all this snow in the forecast I am heading up to Hakuba a day before the party so I can get a full day of skiing in on Friday. I will be coming up by myself so if anyone is planning on getting some runs in before the weekend let me know.
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Snow on the Kanto Plane
OkemoLoon replied to OkemoLoon's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
BIG OL FAT FLAKES COMING DOWN NOW! gotta be even better up north right? -
It was actually snowing on my way into work this morning. Not just a flurry here ether it was actually snowing. Not going to amount to anything but the mountains I can see from here are frosted. I think I made this happen when I waxed both sets of skis last night. Maybe if I do it every night I'll be able to ski to work instead of drive.
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How many times this season?
OkemoLoon replied to I'm Sexy's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I hear that Samurai. I am bring my pow boards and my mid fats for my 3 day trip this weekend. I hate fighting my pow skis down groomers. -
SJ PUNTERS THREAD
OkemoLoon replied to Kumapix's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Just got done waxing my powder boards and your pix are making me drool. Good work fellas -
Hakuba SJ Party
OkemoLoon replied to Fattwins's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
FT will you be skiing this weekend? -
I have the same skis with Salomon S12 bindings. I like these skis for days that im staying on piste or just pouching a bit. They pound through crud and they have good pop when making fast turns. They make groomers fun. As far as off piste they have good float for a mid fat but nothing compared to a fat ski. If you get into deep stuff you will be wishing for a bigger ski. I have noticed they get a bit chattery at stupid fast speeds. So if thats your game you probably want to get something stiffer like a full on race ski.