Tao and Zen 0 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Just wondering what you guys think the best place for boarding (or skiing) in Hokkaido besides Niseko is? and why? Going to Hokkaido for the first time this year and just after some other options besides Niseko. Thanks for the help guys. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 What do you like? Steep, deep, trees etc? Link to post Share on other sites
blu 3 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 for patrol approved(or ignored) inbounds offpiste, there's nearby Rusutsu, & Kamui Ski Links (at Asahikawa). Link to post Share on other sites
KlingKlang 1 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Is it approved or ignored at Rusutsu? Link to post Share on other sites
blu 3 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I think they are just pretty relaxed about enforcing it. Our last visit was Feb 2008. There were signs to "keep out" (at the top of most offpiste areas on Mt Isola). It's not managed like Niseko. We will be back again next Feb. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 The famous MikePow photo of Rusutsu shows it in all its glory. What a photo. Thanks Mike. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Here it is Link to post Share on other sites
blu 3 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I want a 1 metre framed copy of that on my wall. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 you better ask Mike. It's an original. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 The above photo, as great as it is, though does not show you the main ski area of Rusutsu. The ski runs in the pic are mostly a small beginner area on West Mt. All the good stuff on East Mt and Mt Isola is looking the opposite way. I love Rusutsu, my best day skiing last season was there. The patrol basically ignore people skiing off-piste unless you are stupid and come down directly under lifts. Link to post Share on other sites
blu 3 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 your best day, GN. Mt Isola our favourite as well. Haven't been back to Niseko since about 2005, been thinking of doing a day trip from Rusutsu this season. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Originally Posted By: Go Native The above photo, as great as it is, though does not show you the main ski area of Rusutsu. The ski runs in the pic are mostly a small beginner area on West Mt. All the good stuff on East Mt and Mt Isola is looking the opposite way. I love Rusutsu, my best day skiing last season was there. The patrol basically ignore people skiing off-piste unless you are stupid and come down directly under lifts. phew!! I was thinking that the runs looked kinda boring and not what I expected Rusutsu to look like. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 yeah, those Rusutsu slopes look gay!!! Link to post Share on other sites
blu 3 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 but Shiribetsu is looking just fine. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Yes it is and yes it was Link to post Share on other sites
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