thursday 1 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Nah, I know it's a load of bull. But I do like it. Link to post Share on other sites
snowbender 3 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Point is - lots of people won't know it's a load of old bull..... Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 The Niseko United Ski Areas (Annupuri, Higashiyama, Hirafu, Hanazono) are certainly NOT in the "Top 10 Snowiest Ski Resort in the World" list. But how can they be, when the management reports that it received less than 10m snowfall between opening and closing days. The Niseko United Resort Management promotes an average annual snowfall of 14m. So by my reckoning, that's over 4m less than average or about 70% of average. I and many others were told that the winter of 2006/07 was the worst in almost 2 generations. How come there's no song and dance about this year's figures? 1. Maybe almost 10m is enough. 2. They haven't got a clue. I'll let you decide. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 it's prob 2. They haven't got a clue. It is bull and that is precisely why it will work. It's a stroke of marketing genius, and so obvious, lying. It will bring new visitors for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Its nothing new advertorials are all over the place. Experienced people can see through it. This doesnt just happen in snow sports either. 2nd snowiest resort on the planet is still a bit hard to swallow. Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntcok 0 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 As we sit here and argue, Mammoth got another 2 feet and it is late May. If you want a snowy resort go to Alyeska (the actual snowiest on earth, helped by a loooong season). Both for terrain and snow no resort in Japan can compare to it and it is at the tamest end of the Chugach with miles of heli and BC right up the Thompson pass. Working in the oil inudstry pays more than almost anything I can think of and permits lots of time off to ski. Plus, the best strip club in the world is in Anchorage (I kid you not, I think it is called The Great Alaskan Bush Company, there is also a ladies night that Billy Poole and I stumbled in on and were almost flung on stage but that is another story) so you can't fault the night life. Ahh, Alaska, where you can never be too drunk or too fat (to quote homer simpson). Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Classic Stuntcok. Although Mt Baker might take umbrage. Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 brilliant post stunts Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Originally Posted By: Fattwins Good question but considering That an advertorial is being used to state the facts I thought I throw out that comment. Getou gets more snow than Niseko, as does Hakkoda, Cortina ranks there what about Charmont hiuchi? Worlds second snowiest that pays the most advertising. true, Niseko isnt even in the top 20 for snowiest resorts in Japan...or top 15...or was it 30? something like that. Link to post Share on other sites
charlotte 0 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Did I answer? It would be Nozawa. Link to post Share on other sites
lin 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Niseko. Still the best. Link to post Share on other sites
Red Indian Chief Tom Rubber 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Not been there yet! (to my first) Link to post Share on other sites
lin 0 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I wonder what % of the "first resort in Japan" response would be a Hokkaido resort for people here in HK. Must be very high. Would be interesting to see how it changes as well.. Link to post Share on other sites
Kaori 0 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 It was Shiga Kogen in Nagano, about 12 year ago. Link to post Share on other sites
grandmastaal 0 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Niseko! First and only - i will be back - thinking furano as well next time Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Ishiuchi Maruyama Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Kawaba for me Link to post Share on other sites
JapaneseSnowBunny 0 Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 I think that many Japanese seem to go Shiga kogen for first time! Maybe it is most visited resort for large school group. Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 That would be Myoko Link to post Share on other sites
BarbadosBob 0 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Maiko in this area. This was my first season and I really did enjoy it even if I only went a few times. I am looking forward to next season. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Glad to hear that Barbados - how many times did you end up getting out then? Link to post Share on other sites
rachael 0 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Mine was Dynaland in Gifu-ken. Link to post Share on other sites
skiboggler 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 The first place I went was in Fukushima called Inawashiro. Perhaps a strange choice, but I have a friend who lived nearby and thats why. Nice place actually. Link to post Share on other sites
BillTheBinMan 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Niseko. Nice place. Heard of it? Link to post Share on other sites
Shizukoo Ishi 0 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 First one I went to was Appi Kogen. Link to post Share on other sites
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