muikabochi 208 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 You will probably see some more details going up on here soon TB. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan#Andrew 6 Posted November 3, 2009 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted November 3, 2009 Great photos as always muikabochi. Sorry about the lack of time! Hopefully we will see more Marunuma info including travel stuff up soon. Link to post Share on other sites
minus 1 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I will be going there beginning of December hopefully. Link to post Share on other sites
resortguy 0 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 It is worth a visit. Since they put gondola at resort I think became quite bigger. The snow is usually really great there. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 The gondola is fairly new then is it? Link to post Share on other sites
resortguy 0 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Hello muikabochi, I can't remember when it was first open perhaps 10 years or more? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 I see. Can't imagine it without the gondola. Did the gondola open up the top area of terrain? Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I believe it did - that top bit. Link to post Share on other sites
echineko 1 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 That's right. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Do I see signs on the live camera that they are starting to uncover and flatten the snow mounds? Starting at the uphill end. Perhaps the progress will become clearer tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
supersoldier 0 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Only a few days to go. Not that I'll be going at the opening but hope to in mid-December. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I was toying with the idea of hitting their opening this weekend, but have made other plans instead. May be nice to try to slip over in December before the road from Nikko closes. Never been there before. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Where abouts are you Metabo? Fairly close by? Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I'm not particularly close to anything, unfortunately, but am within a (determined) day-trip's distance from the Tochigi and southern Fukushima ski areas. Marunuma would be within reach from the back way, but is much less appealing if I have to fight my way over to the Kan-Etsu. (And worse, back at the end of the day! Had a heck of a time getting home from Kagura last year.) I will probably focus my efforts this year on checking out new places in southern Tohoku. Maybe even try to talk the better half into splurging on a couple days at Zao? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Definitely worth it, Zao. Don't forget your camera whatever you do! Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Oh I won't! Though my pictures don't come out anything like yours. 'Course my pictures are mostly focused on documenting my kid's development of the perfect snowplow, rather than on scenic grandeur. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 No worries, hope to see some whatever! Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted November 14, 2009 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted November 14, 2009 Queues at the lift! http://www.snowjapan.com/e/daily/webcam/central/marunuma.html Link to post Share on other sites
TheOriginalMyoko 0 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Better weather today. Looks a fair few people there, though I suppose it's only a small area. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Wow....what a line for such a tiny area Link to post Share on other sites
HighlyTrainedNovaTeacher 2 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 For that that doesn't like like much fun. Not for more than a few minutes anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Same here. Not so desperate! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 that looks quite aweful. I am in awe for those who do that. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'd like to know all their stories. Can't begin to feel I'd pay to get there, stay there and ski on that. For the sake of a few weeks (bad quality) early skiing. Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'm sure there will be a fair few locals. And some that want to be on telly, or just have money to spare and want a day out. Doesn't appeal to me either. Link to post Share on other sites
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