warhawk 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hi folks. First let me say that this site is a fantastic idea! Nice one! I moved to Nagano from Australia in Feb 07 so this season will be my first proper season boarding on Nagano's slopes. I've got only 1 season of boarding under my belt, but it was a whopper of a season. I lived in Aomori a few years ago and was only a part-time worker, so I racked up a decent amount of time over the whole season practicing boarding. I cut my teeth on groomers and fairly decent powder. Tried a little off piste and didn't die, so can't wait to do more!I still have a ways to go before I'm awesome but I can tell you I love it and will try to head out every weekend! I'm all set. Only problem is, where! From where I am, it takes a bit of time to get to the closest hub, Saku city, from where u can catch the Shink to Nagano city and then locals to wherever. Basically I just want to hear peoples opinions on different places. Stories, troubles, etc. but I'm also on the lookout for like-minded folks who love to ride and can hook-up some time! sorry for the huge intro post... cheers Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Welcome Mountains of different opinions on different places, try this: http://www.snowjapanforums.com or all those links at the top there Link to post Share on other sites
warhawk 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Thanks klingon. Shoulda seen that coming haha! yeah i have been wading thru the forums and the reviews, collecting the infos as I go. I thought I'd just chuck a post in for good measure and see what happens! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 There is no best place really. Hakuba is huge many places. Shiga is big and connected. Nozawa is good. Find a place to stay to meet people is a better way. Post here a bit more and you will also find out easy enough what people like and dis-like. Link to post Share on other sites
kkk 7 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Unless you're like me and you're not really interested in meeting other people.... Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 yes and no. I like to meet some and then I don't like to meet some. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Considering you wont go anywhere other than one resort Thursday you wont meet many people from here anyways, so that is a mute point. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 and that may not be altogether a bad thing. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 That is quite possibly right Link to post Share on other sites
Domokun_72dpi 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 aaaw Thursday, I wanna be your friend! Welcome to the Forum WarHawk... Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 You are in my area, warhawk. Do you have a car? If you are a beginner/intermediate level rider, you might like a few resorts in the immediate area like Asama 2000 (right up above Komoro) Yu no Maru (above Tomi) The hills around Shirakabako Yachiho and Re-ex, down by Sakuho and Koumi on the Koumi line (if you are in Manami aiki, those might be the closest) There are also some hills by Yatsugatake, down by Kiyosato on the Koumi line. But i definately prefer Yachiho. Its got a good vibe for a tiny place Link to post Share on other sites
warhawk 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Cheers everyone! Oyuki kigan, I will definitely check out Koumi Re ex and Yachiho when I get a chance cos they are the closest, and therefore easiest to get to from my place. No I don't have a car, I ride a motorbike in the warmer months and winter will be a pubic transport affair. I know theres a bus to Re ex from koumi station... Where are u based? This weekend will either be Nozawa or Tsugaike maybe. Should be a blast. Link to post Share on other sites
nee.down 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hey Warhawk, have no idea where you are, I'm guessing Saku city or nearby. Do you have a spare motorbike? just kidding. But seriously... definitely get your two wheels up to Togakushi just 30 mins north of Nagano City. Might need your help in finding a little roadie later on in the year. Cheers and welcome to the forum. from another noob. Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I am north of you, in Miyota. I work part-time at Yachiho so i am up there pretty much every weekend. It opens on Saturday, by the way. Link to post Share on other sites
warhawk 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Howdy nee.down! I'm about 45 mins south of Saku. Theres definitely some wikkid twisties around that are perfect for bikes , but theres a lot of J-style traffic as well. Hell yeah I'd be keen to take a two-wheel spin up north and see what's what. Only it'll have to wait until spring! I've stowed my baby away for the winter. I was riding up until last week when a spark plug malfunction killed a cyl. My bikes a Vtwin so after that I decided to call it quits for this year. Didn't even get time to fix her. bummer. There is a great chain of bike shops in Japan called Red Baron, they have it all, usually quite cheap. (Way better than Oz!)Not terribly difficult to find something over here! Link to post Share on other sites
warhawk 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Originally Posted By: Oyuki kigan I am north of you, in Miyota. I work part-time at Yachiho so i am up there pretty much every weekend. It opens on Saturday, by the way. sweet. I'll def head up there when I can. But this sat will be a more northerly location cos i need to be in nagano city on satdy nite anyways. If you go this wkend, let me know how it is! Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I'm a long long way from you warhawk, but welcome you nevertheless and an totally jealous of you being so close to so many nice places full of soft fluffy snow. (Well, soon anyway!) Link to post Share on other sites
warhawk 0 Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 Cheers 2pints. great name! I could do with a couple right now and I've only just started work! Looking out the window at dismal, wet ground. Bummer, nothing is white. But then up on the closest range of hills I can see some definite snowfall! There is hope yet! Sux that I only get weekends off, being a teacher, but I'm gonna make the most of this season thats for sure! Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 it snowed on Asama, the local hills got new snow, i'm sure. Link to post Share on other sites
warhawk 0 Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 Hey I met a new mate who happens to work at Re-ex, found out last night at my eikaiwa class. Discount tickets ahoy! Gee, I wonder if he's a lifty... might even be able to go up fer free! Link to post Share on other sites
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