soubriquet 0 Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 It used to have two separate operators who weren't interested in connectivity. Now it is one company, but they haven't invested in re-alignment. Zao have tiled their map, so this only shows part of it. There's no connection at the bottom and the only lift at the top which allows connection from left to right is lift 12 (not identifiable on this map). Even then, it's barely skiable, and definitely a walk for boarders. Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I actually heard (very possibly incorrect) that there were NINE operators on Zao at one time. I like the Zao logo. That's nice. And the resort looks well worth a visit too Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Zao is a big mountain and sits in two prefectures. There are at least 3 operators in Yamagata and 2 on the Miyagi side (or something like that). That's why I was careful to specify Yamagata Zao Onsen. That is the big one; the others are potential traps for the unwary. Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 It looks fantastic, that place. Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I'm off to Yamagata this weekend and will hopefully spend a few days in Zao. Link to post Share on other sites
daver 0 Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 it might not be worth it now. i don't know the conditions anymore on account of no longer living there, but it is usually pretty soggy by this time. but pm me and i can likely direct in the right way for some sweet turns. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 There is still plenty of snow around, but it is getting warm and we've had no fresh for nearly 3 weeks. Caveat emptor. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 A day on soggy might be worth it there if it is a sunny day. Though I suppose the monsters might have died?? Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I agree, looks wonderful. Will you be going again soubs? Link to post Share on other sites
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