Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 It's OK, I am missing out as well, you're not suffering alone. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 sucks eh? The long weekend - everybody out somewhere...skiing, onsening, partying, drinking, laughing, riding lifts, whatever, and Im stuck at work...no, Im not bitter Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hi King & CB I'm at work too. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 If it makes you feel any better, it has clouded over this afternoon. I had a lie-in, got up at 11am/ Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 yo man, I'm at home too, working on a mix for a course I'm doing. The course is keeping me so busy I have no idea when I'll get up to the snow, but the course is great, it's worth the sacrifice..... Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 sunrise, how's the new album coming? Looking forward to listening to it Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 there's a new album???? I'm only working on ideas at the moment..... album is still a ways away at this point. Once I have time to get back to the ideas I might send you a couple of works-in-progress if you're interested.... send me your latest email addy and I'll send you my new years audio cards I made. Your hawaii trip sounds good by the way... Link to post Share on other sites
OkemoLoon 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I too am at work. I have to work Fri - Sun but I am sick so I might as well be at work. It would really suck if I was at work all weekend healthy. Link to post Share on other sites
Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I'm going to have to nip up to Kagura tomorrow and brave the crowds or risk being in a bad mood until at least next weekend! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 By the way, why always Kagura? Have you tried other places in the area that are just as easy to get to? There's much more to enjoy than Kagura.... Link to post Share on other sites
OkemoLoon 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Im glad you said something Muika. I am getting sick of Kagura, I had a lot of fun there but I want more options. You got any recomendations? I just won a ticket to Okatone you been there? seems small. I would also like to hit Myoko this season as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I'm open to suggestions. I have only made it to Kagura once this season as it happens, but I liked the fact that from the station it's a quick cab ride and then I'm good to go. But am always up for new stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Maiko is 15 minutes bus from Echigo Yuzawa. Fantastic views up there I really like it. Ishiuchi Maruyama is 10-15 minutes from Echigo Yuzawa. Naeba is a bit further on than Kagura. Check my reports and videos/pics http://www.snowjapanforums.com/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/245215#Post245215 and on http://www.snowjapan.tv There's loads. Kandatsu is worth a visit. Gala Yuzawa. Joetsu Kokusai. They may not be what you are looking for (I don't know what that is!) but they are all worth a look in at some point. Certainly if you want backcountry and hiking then Kagura is the place I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites
Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Thanks, I will have a check. I have been reading your reports but my grasp on the geography is a little weak. Of the ones you mention, I have been to Naeba before and didn't like it so much - and surely it will be pretty crowded this weekend? Anyway, will have a think. I think we've lost sight of the point of this thread - hating on Samurai for being so lucky! Link to post Share on other sites
OkemoLoon 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I have been to Naeba, that place was a waist of time as far as Im concerned. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Here is the Yuzawa http://www.snowjapan.com/e/japan-ski-town-maps/yuzawa/yuzawa.html Here is Kagura/Naeba (this area is just to the south of Yuzawa town area --- Route 17 at the bottom left of the Yuzawa map [1G] continues in the top right [5A] of this one): http://www.snowjapan.com/e/japan-ski-town-maps/naeba/naeba.html I believe they are the same scale. Link to post Share on other sites
OkemoLoon 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I think Sam already decided and went out shredding today. I think its ok to highjack now. Link to post Share on other sites
OkemoLoon 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 muika, have you been to Tenjindaira? I have heard the BC there is great. I don't know enough about that area though. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 The resort is really small and not much to talk about but the BC supposed to be great. I'm not an expert on that though. Link to post Share on other sites
Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Thanks for the maps. Clearly most of the resorts you mention are no further from the station than Kagura really. Just because I am slightly lost for what to do it's almost tempting to go to Iwappara and say hello to the peak in your Maiko report. But I have no terrain map and on the Iwappara course map from the resort webpage it almost looks like it is directly above some of the resort runs, which is not exactly encouraging from a safety perspective. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 It's not actually just above the runs there is a dip between that peak (Iiji-san) and the resort. Having said that in the few times I have been to Iwappara I've never seen anyone going up there! Link to post Share on other sites
samurai 0 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 First of all, thanks for the advice. Today rocked. New snow, sunshine, barely below freezing temps, no wind... just moving snow. The Ohayo shot... The Valley... (it is very rare that we can see it.) Some OB... (this place is always wind-loaded waiting to rip.) The Illegal Stuff... it got ridden by someone today. Not me. I'm quite sure Zao would ban me for skiing that on the busiest, sunniest, most avy-prone day of the year. Ironically, while on the oposite side of the mountain, I saw a life-flight chopper hovering above this peak and bowl. I don't know why. But I'm really curious. Can you see my diving-board?... Entering Tarzan's Lair... Exiting... Today rocked. And working tomorrow will be easy. Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 great pics...... perfect choice. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 nice one makes me want to roadtrip what's up with the last photo? was it taken in a mirror? Link to post Share on other sites
samurai 0 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 mirror desu. viewing a road. Link to post Share on other sites
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