gaitken 0 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 We are 2 families staying in Happo One in January and would like some info about ski hire in the area. We need gear for 4 adults and 4 teens. Also how does the lift ticket thing work in Hakuba? Can you buy a ticket to link all resorts? How much $ for hire and lifts? Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 There isn't an "all resort" ticket ding33, though 47/Goryu and Cortina/Norikura are on the same ticket. But the places are big enough for a day each anyway so I don't think it's much of an issue. Hire is all over the place, are you looking top end or just 'anything'? Link to post Share on other sites
gaitken 0 Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Thanks Rach!So it is best to purchase tickets each day so we can swap resorts? Looking for good gear for us and ok gear for the teens. Anyone know any names of ski hire that so I can have a look? Link to post Share on other sites
JellyBelly 1 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 http://www.snowjapan.com/e/hakuba-guide/hakuba-gear-and-rental.html Link to post Share on other sites
gaitken 0 Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Thanks JellyBelly...but there is only board hire at the link. We all ski:) Link to post Share on other sites
gaitken 0 Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Any other places people know! Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 There are literally hundreds of small places doing rental, all over the place much pretty similar. (One that crops up in quite a few is called Spicy). My advice would be probably best for you to ask the place where you are staying in Hakuba, who will surely help out pointing out the nearest and best closeby. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I'd have no trouble recommending Spicey. They have good gear and offer good service. Out of the 3 families we went with this year, there was no complaints. I think their rates are reasonable but I didn't check any others. You would be flat out covering Happo in one day so don't worry to much about a multiple resort pass. They are cheap enough to buy each day at a time. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 There's a place called Skiers Dome near the base of the Nakiyama lifts at Happo-one that has very good high-end rental gear. I had the phone number, and will post it if I can dig it out. Link to post Share on other sites
treasure 0 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Last season there was the demo ski place in Escal Plaza hiring the top end of all the different styles (carve, powder etc). Top brands, and each night they are hot waxed. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 spicys is the go you rent from them and they pick up your gear when you are done. 500 miles is also good at mominoki hotel and goryu Link to post Share on other sites
mattred 0 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 You can organise with Spicy via email before you leave home and pick up at the store closest to your accom. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 isn't there some sort of Happy7 ticket or something that is available to foreign visitors that covers 7 of the resorts in Hakuba? Or am I just blethering nonsense? Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver isn't there some sort of Happy7 ticket or something that is available to foreign visitors that covers 7 of the resorts in Hakuba? Or am I just blethering nonsense? no that is correct for inbound customers Link to post Share on other sites
BarbadosBob 0 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 What is the reasoning for that policy? Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Because us foreigners are more important. Link to post Share on other sites
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