soubriquet 0 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 What a bummer, thursday. You've kept us entertained for the past year, and now it's your turn for some fun the weather's turned naff. I sincerely hope you get better conditions. Chin chin. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 nothing a bottle of Suntory whisky or two won't cure. Bottoms up mate. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 You should be drinking the local brew, Nikka Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 They are now forecasting a bit of snow on Sunday....I'll believe when I see it. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 yes, it will snow storm, they promised. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Cheer up thurs. get out there with the little-un and build a snowman. Then kick the shit out of it. Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Originally Posted By: thursday. nothing a bottle of Suntory whisky or two won't cure. Bottoms up mate. Try finding some of the regional microbrew Niseko Beer - the "Canadian Ale" and "Black Beer" are tops! The "lager" is just an ordinary lager, but it has a good malty finish. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Didn't go boarding this weekend, the weather was too sunny!! Yesterday I spent the whole day having the first al fresco beers down at the beach!! T-shirts on (not quite shorts, but almost!!) had an absolute ball. Will maybe get out on Thursday to ride! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Not looking good here at the moment, no snow in sight and the warm weather continues Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Mix of rain and snow in Hirafu Village at 9:24 am Maybe snow up high. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Get elevation and you will find good snow. skied a wet snow chute on saturday Skied a 800 meter vertical backside and 700plus meters was wind blown ankle to boot deep powder. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 aww Fatts, you know us. Can't get above 1300. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 And that is too bad right now cause the good stuff is higher! Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 thurs you could always head over and climb Youtei. Bound to be some nice snow in the crater up top Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 GN, sounds like too much hard work. I've got myself over to Higashiyama to have some nice Champagne. Unbelievable selection here. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 And at unbelievable prices. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Kinda mellow here without the peak season crowds. Nice.... Link to post Share on other sites
niels 0 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 My buddy and I will be in Niseko March 20-30. We're kind of disappointed with the current weather (huge understatement). Now, just in case no dumps will come, where the hell can we go for at least some challenging groomers?? I assume that Niseko will be kinda boring after a couple of days, if we don't get in the BC... might be wrong..?! Of course, we are coming for powder, but 1. not being locals, i.e. not knowing the BC or where to find pow 2. intermediate skiers in powder, i.e. not daring (stupid!?) enough to deviate too much from relatively "safe" off piste - what can we do?? Where can we go??? Cheers, Two very frustrated skiers. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 nah man, you're not frustrated yet. I AM frustrated, but not you YET. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hanazono has some powder. Not sure by next week. BC was shut most of the seek due to the fog, not sure next week. Groomers suck big time, not sure next week. By the way, there's a major dump coming, not sure next week. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 The 9 day forcast shows hot weather unless you get elevation. Maybe try to get to one of the Dakes Link to post Share on other sites
niels 0 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 The more I read here, the more frustrated I get Where/what are "the Dakes"??? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Asahidake......... Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 niels not sure who you got advice from but finding good powder in Niseko after mid March would always be a big gamble. This year is particularly bad but late March is only rarely epic. There's currently a small possibility of some snow in the last week of March but I wouldn't count on it. Asahidake has a base altitude of around 1000m and goes up to 1600m by the ropeway and you can get up to 2290m is you're prepared to walk for a couple of hours. Considering Niseko tops out at only 1308m, Asahidake is a much better bet for quality late season snow. Link to post Share on other sites
niels 0 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 How far away is Asahidake from Niseko? Reachable by public transportation on a say 2-day trip?? Or, might there be any companies arranging such a trip that you guys know of??? Link to post Share on other sites
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