Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Last Saturday a 6 man team of KOM, Tsondaboy, OkemoLoon, Dan, Yamashiro san and Charlie decided to take a hike up the back of Happo One. Also active in the area was another team supporting Fattwins on his first Broventure. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so... edit: by popular demand I've tagged the photos with photgrapher name, as best I can remember. If I didn't tag it then it's by Dan, as he took the most. KOM forgot his sunglasses so went for a Hepburn look courtesy of Tsondagirl (Loon) Dan showed his hiking pedigree, leading the pack throughout (Me) Charlie hardly broke a sweat It was a great day for a hike (Tson) Yamashiro san crests a roll OkemoLoon summits The altitude appeared to be having an effect On the way up we saw people had been enjoying this meadow. Check out the three spires of Kaerazu-no-ken in the background. (Me) Let's see that a little closer. Any takers? (Me) We continued over the next ridge. I hadn't been that far back before, and as we continued it became clear that there is lots (Me) of (Me) awesome (Me) terrain. (Me) This cliff (foreground) is waiting around for me to get some skills and courage... in my dreams (Me) We paused at the top for the obligatory group shot But Dan was raring to get going (Me) Loon drops in Please sir, can I have some more? (Me) KOM drops in The snow on the second section was better than we could have hoped for. Tsondaboy: Charlie [actually Tsondaboy it seems, I couldn't tell]: KOM: Loon pulls in: Dan was looking sharp all day: (Me) Unfortunately Yamashiro san tweaked his knee in the uneven snow conditions and couldn't ski all the way out. We were forced to take leisurely stroll through avalanche gully, which was not the most fun thing ever. Getting down however we can: Sharing the load Not designed for skiing Crossing the river... (Tson) ...brought its own difficulties The way out was not always smooth But Gandalf was well prepared No line would be complete without a dam for Dan (Me) It was thirsty work so KOM hit the river for a refresh Thanks guys, thanks mountains! And thanks to all photographers, especially the ever-ready Dan. We'll be back soon. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 great shots Link to post Share on other sites
Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 This one is bigger. I'm holding on to it for the time being. Kuma, it was educational as to just how impossible it is to get sweet shots. Still, hopefully will have plenty of practice these next few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntcok 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Schweeeeet. It is great to see skiers/boarders getting out there and gettin' er done while the rest of the board is bitching about slush. I love spring! Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 stunts I looked for u on facebook but had no luck. I'm in FT's & the lodge's friends list so add me from there Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntcok 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I am not in FTs friends list. I think he is still bitter about being left behind on that cortina day Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 15 runs Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted March 25, 2008 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted March 25, 2008 Nice report, great pics. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Lovely jacket. Where did you get that? Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: Kingofmyrrh Charlie: thats me dude, Charlie doesnt wear a full face monstrosity. Quote: thx again for saving my baby. Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Nice pics, nice snow, nice weather. Loon seems to have the tendency to grow antlers when hiking. How did that board end-up in the river? bad toss? Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 kool, amazing how just a little higher you can get all that powder. Nice shots, from the G9? Link to post Share on other sites
Ewok 2 1 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 really nice in mountains, boys just want to have fun =) looking forward to seeing girls TR as well Link to post Share on other sites
stillnoprogress 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 nice work boys.... snow still looking good -- exits starting to look brutal... Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: SerreChe Nice pics, nice snow, nice weather. Loon seems to have the tendency to grow antlers when hiking. How did that board end-up in the river? bad toss? I was trying to throw it across with my left hand... Originally Posted By: sunrise Nice shots, from the G9? some of them are from Dans camera, some from mine Olympus μ 930 some with Loons Olympus and some with Kins camera. Kin gathered them all together in this nice TR. Link to post Share on other sites
Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 Dan's camera is a G7 (most of these pics are his). Mine is a G9 (some pics here, but I only just got it so can't use it well). I will figure out who shot what this evening so you can see which camera/photographer you like. Link to post Share on other sites
Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: mina2 Lovely jacket. Where did you get that? Akiba Sport, Ochanomizu. Limited ediion though, only 25 exist. All of last year I regretted buying it but now I kind of like it after all. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 seeing that jacket made it ok for me to get mine Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I mast say that Kin has better taste than you. Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Very nice. I really like... those... terrain.... shots. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 well done King Link to post Share on other sites
OkemoLoon 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Great TR King, I finally have enough energy to laugh. Now just how many skis and boards did you and tsondaboy throw in the river? I lost count. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Nice pics, sounds like an awesome day was had by all!! Tsonda and King throw like girls??!! really!! Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver Tsonda and King throw like girls??!! really!! kin is my princess. Link to post Share on other sites
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