muikabochi 208 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Early on 29th March I set out to Shiga Kogen. It's about 2 and a half hours from here in my region of Niigata. Early on it was actually quite cloudy but things soon turned for the better as I approached Shiga Kogen. Shiga Kogen is a big place, and I had decided to ski in the Yokoteyama and Kumanoyu area because the scenery up there is good and my camera would be happy. Anyway, here's some photos from Yokoteyama. Check out the Zao-like "Snow Monsters"! From the top No, this isn't Zao! Mt Asama A tree. (I like trees). Link to post Share on other sites
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grungy-gonads 54 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Great stuff. I see Asama is still smoking a bit there. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Better than Zao for the time I would say? Cracking pics. Link to post Share on other sites
yoroshiku onegai shimasu 2 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 My less impressive photos of Yakebi and Oku will be up later on. Link to post Share on other sites
ILoveZao 8 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Yes definitely. Thank you for them, looks like winter returned. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Fabulous yet again Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Snow Monsters! I wonder how big do they get in winter? Looking fairly decent even there. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 I was really (pleasantly) surprised to see them too. The snow up there was pretty good. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I can't remember them being bigger than that even in peak season. Good timing mate! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 I plan to go mid-season next year to take a peak. I think a 4-day trip to Shiga Kogen is called for. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 The place is just so big isn't it. I remember that part in the middle had some good courses (Giant?) and Yakebitaiyama has lots of space and trees to play in. Link to post Share on other sites
yoroshiku onegai shimasu 2 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Definitely. A day just isn't enough. I would like to spend 4 days or so there as well. I'd base myself around Ichinose and go from there. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Amazing... Cheers Muika Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 We spent 4 days there and it wasn't enough.... We didn't really get to do Yakebitai or Yokote. Link to post Share on other sites
yoroshiku onegai shimasu 2 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Yes - the more the better! Link to post Share on other sites
I'm Sexy 0 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Nice photo. I spent a few weeks in Shiga Kogen in February, the snow was generally really good even if maybe not as much as usual. Actually I am glad it was not as cold as maybe usual - it was still very cold! Link to post Share on other sites
SendaiSimon 0 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Friend of mine is moving down to that area next month, which I am very pleased about. Must take the trip looks great. Link to post Share on other sites
cram400 0 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 a very belated response to the post, i know, but decided to comment anyways.. sweet pics! reminded me that i was actually up at shiga kogen a day earlier on the 28th over at yakebitaiyama & terokaya, ichinose.. wish i could rewind back to that day and enjoy it all over again. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Yes me too. I really enjoyed it there and in Hakuba those few days. Link to post Share on other sites
skidaisuki 0 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 muika...love those pictures. Class Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 That brings back some good memories. I'll be back there sometime this winter and hope on a clear blue sky day to take some more pics. Link to post Share on other sites
tf_89 0 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Photos look amazing What camera do u take wwith you skiing to get such good pics? Im concerned about damaging mine with a fall or water damage Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hi tom, it's a Nikon D300. I just have it in a backpack and only take it out with me on fine days. And I make sure I don't fall over. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 you board though Muika, right?.......RIGHT?! Link to post Share on other sites
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