RodneyBD 0 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Hi all, 1 yank and 1 french arriving Niseko next week and looking for updated recommendation's for gear - can anyone point us to an english speaking shop that rents demo level gear? Also want to hire a guide for a day for some fun off the back, etc, your thoughts appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted February 26, 2008 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted February 26, 2008 Here you are http://www.snowjapan.com/e/niseko-guide/niseko-gear-and-rental.html Link to post Share on other sites
RodneyBD 0 Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 Ahh, perfect, I must say this website rocks! Still looking for a guide recommendation, or at least some thoughts on where to find one... Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted February 26, 2008 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted February 26, 2008 Thank you. These might help you more in that respect http://www.snowjapan.com/e/niseko-guide/niseko-ski-snowboard-lessons.html http://www.snowjapan.com/e/services/index.html Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I instruct for the first company from the first link above. Happy to show you the goods. Give them a call / email them and ask for Mike or Welshy. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Blatant self promotion there Mike! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Originally Posted By: MikePow I instruct for the first company from the first link above. Happy to show you the goods. Give them a call / email them and ask for Mike or Welshy. ummmm........... I'll get back to you............. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Not I said the fly, in the photo above. Me in the goods. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 No offence Mike, but your colleague in the NBS photo looks a bit of a plonker. But that's just from the photo, for all I know he could be a really nice guy..... Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 None taken. Different people have different ideas of what constitutes good skiing. Thomsy the guy in the photo (another Mike hence the nicknames) is a great guy, and a hell of skier and teacher. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Can you guys actually ski anything yet? I had some guys stay with me who had some drinks with you I think. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 As in ability or terrain open? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 As in terrain open Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Annupuri and Higashiyama side, lifts open to the top. Grand Hirafu side, King #4 and Hanazono #3 still closed. No access through the gates. Great skiing in and on Super Ridge and Miharashi today. Mid-thigh. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Finally opened then after the wind? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Just what I wrote. We only had one day with REALLY limited skiing (just the beginner chair open). The other days there were plenty of turns to be had from the top of the quad. Peak closed and gates 4 & 5. Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Originally Posted By: RodneyBD Still looking for a guide recommendation, or at least some thoughts on where to find one... Black Diamond Lodge also have a tour/guiding operation: http://www.snowjapan.com/e/niseko-guide/niseko-gear-and-rental.html Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Originally Posted By: MikePow Not I said the fly, in the photo above. Me in the goods. nice pic Link to post Share on other sites
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