jessamica 0 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Hi There, Would love some advice if anyone can help. For a one off ski trip for about 7 days in early Jan would people recommend heading North around Niseko or South around Hakuba? Taking into account crowds and likliehood of Powder. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Hi Jessa and welcome Peak season so powder is close to being guaranteed. Crowds after around the 3rd of January usually disappear as people go back to work. 2nd week of January is a great time to go. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 but where..... Link to post Share on other sites
skidaisuki 0 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Depends what you want: If you want big, steep, Alps-type mountains and lots of varied terrain, then go to Hakuba. If you want the best quality powder and tree skiing, go to Niseko or maybe Zao. If you want a big ski area in a wilderness setting, go to Shiga Kogen. If you want a beautiful old-style onsen country town with great skiing, go to Nozawa. None of these will disappoint you in mid-January. SdS Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 7 days. do them all. Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Originally Posted By: thursday 7 days. do them all. just bring your own private chopper Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 yeah, do some axe murdering while you're at it. Link to post Share on other sites
resortguy 0 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Just after new year is always good time I think. Surely great snow, not many people. Link to post Share on other sites
MrSingh 0 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Niseko. Link to post Share on other sites
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