snowboard_freak 0 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 By the looks and sounds of it (from the Now report) a bit of pre-frontal rain has set in, but that'll clear before too long me thinks then it's all snow snow SNOW!!!! EDIT - just looked at the webcams and it's looks as though they have opened up a lift. More snow too! Yay!! Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 its been snowing all day, there's lots of fluff on the ground. apparently a top lift is open, and they are using the alpen quad as an access lift. i think its gonna keep snowing until tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 According to this web page it’s not open Having worked at resorts they could be building ramps thus workers have to go up to pack the ramps. Also they have to bump the lift cable so that ice doesn’t build up bump the lift then run it at half speed then full speed after one full rotation of the line. Hope I didn’t break your bubble. Link to post Share on other sites
xxx 2 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Or giving some staff a freeby to check it all out. Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 the top lift was actually open, me thinks, some friends went up there and said it was empty and good fun, some good snow up there. i didn't go up cos i'm waiting around for me lift pass to get sorted the snowave site has more updated and more frequent ones than the ones i'm giving, not that i'm associated with them or anything. Link to post Share on other sites
fattie 0 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 this was updated: http://www.snowjapan.com/e/daily/shownow.php?town=Niseko%20Now%21 Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 SO whats the word on Niseko for Monday. How much new snow from yesturday. What is the temp. What is the forcast. Keep me updated please. Link to post Share on other sites
Mongoose 0 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Finally we have something that resembles real snow. Dumped its guts out yesterday..crew staring to get amped,little bit to ride and dust the cobwebs and hangovers off,looks like more later in the week.Hopefully all the warm weather and raian has finished Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Good good good. 85 at the top. Still sketchy off the runs but hey at least a few people are getting some powder turns. Its going to be epic in two weeks when I arrive. I can't wait. New Fat skis. So sweet! So exited! Link to post Share on other sites
krick 0 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Are there any JPN resorts with enough snow to warrant a trip yet? Link to post Share on other sites
Siren 0 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Same question here. Apart from Niseko, anywhere else in Japan skiable yet? Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Look here http://www.snowjapan.com/e/daily/A_TO_Z_Resorts.php Link to post Share on other sites
Siren 0 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Thanks Cal. Good man. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Kumaland is preparing great heaps of snow for the grand reopening this Saturday. See you there Siren! Link to post Share on other sites
krick 0 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 niseko seems to be the only option for at least _some_ snow. What is the best way of getting a ticket+accommodation up there? I can't find a good package to be had online... Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Then you aren't looking very well, why don't you contact some of the places on here for a start. Link to post Share on other sites
krick 0 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Just looked. Seems like the Shizenkan backpacker lodge will have itself a visitor this evening. Thanks, /K Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Kumaland near you, darl? Look out for the kumas! Link to post Share on other sites
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