Thundercat 60 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Happy hump day! Was wondering about opinions about your fav rad spots to board in Nagano and Niigata area. Don't worry, not looking to steal any secrets (but feel free to let me in on a few, if you're so inclinded ) I've been boarding in both areas for the last 5 years and have gone to almost all of the major resorts and of all the places I've been I find that Myoko is one of the best areas for my style of riding. I'm not really into riding piste or park and spend most of my time dodging trees. Myoko seems to have the most relax off-piste policies and fewest crowds. Granted the terrain isn't all that challenging but the crowds and strictness of other resorts (especially in the Hakuba area) are real draw backs to enjoying those places... Any thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 There was a lot of riding of untouched powder going on in Nozawa this morning. They seem to have opened up areas that I am sure didn't used to be with signs basically saying go and take responsibility if something happens. Lots to choose from in Nozawa I'd say. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Nozawa, eh? I'll have to go there on a weekday I suppose as I've always felt it was too crowded for my likes... maybe it has something to do with the lift set up there. I always find that if you aren't boarding in Yamabiko you're spending too much time skating or even walking between lifts. It's getting popular with the aussy crowd, isn't it?! Is Nozawa your pick then for rad resorts? What do you think about the terrain there? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Sadly, I'm not the most "rad" of people so you'll have to ask someone blessed with being so. There is lots of untouched areas though and lots of trees. It wasn't busy today, and yes there were lots of Aussies there. Quite surprising actually, way more than the resorts round here (Niigata). Anyway, I'll be posting some pics and more info tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Originally Posted By: muikabochi Sadly, I'm not the most "rad" of people so you'll have to ask someone blessed with being so. Yeah, me neither. Hoping for some pointers!! Looking forward to the pics and such! Link to post Share on other sites
Myoko Guy 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I've alwas had a soft spot for Ikenotaira. Fewer crowds than Akakura and Suginohara (not that it gets that crowded there either) and quite a few good tree runs. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Try Kagura for some relaxed patrol and lots of trees to play in. Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Have you tried Muikamachi Hakkaisan get an idea here, long challenging terrain, lots of trees http://www.snowjapanforums.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/299616/Muikamachi_Hakkaisan_12th_Janu.html Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Good idea that. Hakkai-san offers a lot, them there's a lot of trees on the sides of the main run especially the top half. Link to post Share on other sites
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