Fattwins 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 What do you want us to say? Great have fun, You will love it or sweet no one has ever done that before! There are a ton of places out there and You havent said any of the ones that are off the radarto Gaijins. Link to post Share on other sites
orinoco 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Fattwins, I really don't particularly want you to say anything! Your last sentence shows how you still do not 'get the point'. Link to post Share on other sites
orinoco 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 As I said, you still obviously do not 'get the point'. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Doe it hurt more that I said something true? Look mate I dont really care where you ski. You put this thread out there now there are comments. I get your point you dont want to ski the hyped up places, blah blah blah. But you really arent skiing the unknown places now are you? I will say something because I can say something. Link to post Share on other sites
orinoco 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Where exactly did I ever say that I wanted to ski unknown places? Go on look back and re-read. I never said that. I never even (consciously) implied that. I don't know why you are getting so worked up about this. I was simply starting a thread and quite sad that it has turned out as it has here. No thread is safe it seems! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Im not worked up im just saying dont expect your unknowns to be unknowns. Link to post Share on other sites
orinoco 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Er, I don't. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 yummm cupid valley. "Cupid Valley .... The compacted snow makes for a safe and enjoyable run down the slopes. " Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Just let it be will you guys. I know what you mean orinoco. Sometimes the hype can be a put off and it is fun to find new (to you) places. I try to do that each year to some extent. I think you'll have a good time in those places you mention. I like Myoko a lot it's a really nice area. Never done Fukushima but I'd like to give some of those places over there a go. fukdane - are you actually in Fukishima? Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Ferrari and Porsche are arguably the sharpest cars on Earth. Fattwins drives a slack Volvo bloatmobile because it is good enough for him. I've driven Volvos and they are shit. Volvo gave me one of their cars while they fixed my Subaru because of their inadequate preparation. It broke down. It is very nice to be the sharpest skier on the block. Hakuba may be the "best" in Japan. Volvo drivers aren't noted for their sensitivity or awareness. There are alternatives. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Soubs read what I wrote I know other places! I have skied about 40 plus places from hyogo to gunma. I dont think that Hakuba is the end all and be all of Japan either but it is a bigline paradise. Come on Im the damn Ferrari damit! Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Mate, Hakuba is the best place in Japan without doubt. You are a far better skier than I ever was or ever will be. For some of us, a little less is enough. And an arse-dragging Volvo bloatmobile is a serious lack of taste. I can beat you there. Oh nonono Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Are there other places other than N and H? Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 No. Japan has only two ski jos. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think Noz would be a nice alternative. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 As in Niseko, it would seem there are now obviously a lot of cheeseshops in Hakuba. Cheeseman would be happy. I'm with you orinoco. I probably go to Kagura most but last season I was getting a bit bored. Especially with their lifts as it takes a long time to get to the decent stuff. I tried to find a few new places - for me - and this year intend to do so more. It's fun to go to new places. And fun is good. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Look at the top view trail maps in japan and youll find some great gems. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Good for you orinoco - I'll look forward to reading your reports. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Hakuba is less crowded every year in terms of total numbers. There are more gaijin though, in case you want to avoid them. Link to post Share on other sites
samurai 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Yeah, don't hunt us gaijin down... don't bother finding us who actually go to where it is worth riding at these local spots. I get FT's point now... I think. It doesn't matter which resort you go to. If you are trying to get away from the crowd to find decent skiing, you won't find it by going places that are necessarily less crowded. it took us years to find those secret spots... and even the locals don't go there. Why do you want to get away from the big names? because they're crowded? I'm quite positive any pow-freak on this forum could find you secrets at any resort in this country... away from the crowds- local or foreign... many of which will be at the bigger resorts. Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Quote: fukdane - are you actually in Fukishima? I am big-will! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Well I'm going to Hakuba for the first time this year and I am well excited. I also wanna hit Shiga and Noz this year too, been reading about them on the net recently and my excitement levels have blasted thru the roof!!! I can't wait to get going!! Link to post Share on other sites
snowboarding-sally 0 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I am going to be going mid-week most of the time, so even if it's the popular places it will not be busy Can't wait! Link to post Share on other sites
orinoco 0 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 soubs - do you know the resorts in Fukushima much? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hirayu Area looks like it has some sick BC options...was listed in either Powder Guide or something else. If you can read Jap then have a look at some of the mags out recently...have good info, toppo maps, places to stay, etc..links are good too. Link to post Share on other sites
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