[The nationality poll]

From Australia

[How do you feel about Vista?]

I have a new notebook pretty top end and it has Vista Ultimate on it. Not one problem so far, looks good, printer scanner and everything working just fine. I'm happy with it.

[In Japan?]

The last 5 years I have spent about one month in Japan with 2 trips a year - one business and one for skiing.

[Niseko direct flights gone? Real estate impact?]

Originally Posted By: lin

2008 lift prices (A$)

$98 Perisher Blue
$97 Thredbo
$94 Falls Creek
$94 Mt Buller
$94 Mt Hotham
$92 Vail (USA)
$91 Alta Snowbird (USA)
$85 Deer Valley (USA)
$85 Whistler (Canada)
$77 St Moritz (Switz)
$74 Mt Hutt (NZ)
$72 Val D’Isere (France)
$71 Arlberg (Austria)
$66 Klosters (Switz)
$56 Niseko (Japan)
$48 Hakuba 47 (Japan)

(15/04/2008 exchange rates, rounded to nearest A$)

Those prices are scary.
No wonder so many Aussies are flying up to Japan.

[Need some help with short skis]

I have seen quite a few when I have been in Japan - apparently some people like them. Not for me tho

[What was the first Japanese resort you went to?]

The first place I went was in Fukushima called Inawashiro. Perhaps a strange choice, but I have a friend who lived nearby and thats why. Nice place actually.

[What Provoked you to start Skiing or Snowboarding?]

I was born and brought up very close to the finest Australian resort there is. Put the boots on and get out there!

 

[Skier or snowboarder THE POLL]

Ski for me.

 

10 seasons now