Elvis 0 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 It's amazing I've heard. What makes it so good? You have 5 words to describe: Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 POW - hello!? lots and lots and top ups so freshies can still be found at night! Clear - sometimes after a low vis day the snow clears and allows for the best riding of the day(loose interpretation of day) Peaceful - something magical about being under lights (good lights) without the crowds of the day - no day trippers, no boozers and most of the kids are at home in bed. Sweet - had to say it. More - unlike the night ski that is offered here in Oz where the places closes at 4.30 and then reopens at 6pm for a mere 3 hours of icey poorly lit slope time (on one run), Niseko (pretty much all of Niseko) remains open throughout. So where you were perhaps checking your watch thinking DANG the lifts close in 20 minutes I dont want to stop, in Niseko THEY DONT There is more. And it is good. Amen. Link to post Share on other sites
Elvis 0 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hey that's more than 5 words (thank you) Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 The 5 words are bolded. But I am verbose...apologies. Link to post Share on other sites
Elvis 0 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 The extra words were a bonus Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 the five words would be: Miss it and you'll regret Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Perhaps it's one of those "got to be there" things. I have enjoyed nighta in the past here, but never really got mad over it. Perhaps I need to experience the experience that is nighta at Niseko. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 my only experience of Nighta was at Naeba last year. Previous to that I didn't like the idea of it but after I can see how it'd be good. The conditions at Naeba during the day were crap, icy and packed. But as the sun dipped the clouds came and started snowing, giving us a nice layer to slide around in.....it wasn't knee deep powder.....and the crowds waned meaning that we had some of the best runs of the day even although the run at Naeba is quite short (maybe that just shows how bad the day was!!) Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 The nighta up here can be really, really nice. The colder temps mean the snow can be incredibly light and if it's been dumping throughout the day it can be deep and untracked. If the cloud is just above the lights you can get enough light reflected back down around the hill so that you can do plenty of treed runs as well. I've even done Miharashi a couple of times at night. It can be bloody cold though so make sure you really rug up. Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherLocklearRocks 1 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 The only ever nighta I did was at Naeba too. Wasn't particularly good, snow was crunchy and there wasn't a big area open. Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I'd like to try nighta up in Hokkaido. Round these parts it is often let down by the snow conditions at night which often aren't good. Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 BTW, is it just the Hirafu part that has nighta in Niseko? Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hirafu, Higashiyama, and Annupuri all have lights... not sure about Hanazono - I wasn't paying attention the last time I was there. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 No to Hanazono. Link to post Share on other sites
greg 4 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I have had some of my best experiences boarding at night in Hirafu, but also some of my worst. The weather obviously plays a huge factor. If it hasn't snowed for a while, the runs at night are just chewed up and the trees are tracked out. You have to remember that you are now boarding the longest period before grooming. This can go from average to down right horrible if the wind is up. If it has snowed during the day and is dumping that night...you are in for a memorable experience. There is nothing better than going down the front of the mountain flat chat in 6 to 12 inches of fresh snow while most people are in the bars and not on the mountain. Link to post Share on other sites
skidaisuki 0 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 ski. the. whole. mountain. nighta Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Except higashiyama and annupuri which have two runs most, and Hana which has zero. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 But it's like love: hirafu is all you need Link to post Share on other sites
hira-rifu-rafu 0 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 It's just amazing. That's all. 5 words or 7? Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 The light is also great. No flatlight, even in heavy snow. It's a trip, Dude. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I wonder if we'll ever get round to it. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I will. C'mon, you lot, why not head on up to Niseko for an SJ Nighta Party Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Don't think we'll be venturing up to Hokkaido again this time Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I'm up for that MB! Throw in some karaoke afterwards with nomi hodai and it will truly be night to remember! Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted September 3, 2009 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted September 3, 2009 Might be a good excuse for me to go too! Link to post Share on other sites
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