Campa 0 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 So heading to Hakuba the day after tomorrow. And i know there are lots of resorts in that area. I like big mt back country any suggestions on what resort will work for my style best? and am not a big fan of park. Any helpful advise will help. thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Looks like the Hakuba crowd are enjoying their mince pies too much. Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Happo. No mince pies here. Link to post Share on other sites
Campa 0 Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 happo that was my 1st choice! and mice pies?? wtf. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 christmas....mince pies......hello?....DIME BAR? Link to post Share on other sites
Hotaka Scott 0 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Originally Posted By: Campa happo that was my 1st choice! and mice pies?? wtf. It's "mince" pies, not "mice" pies - a British thing I believe. Not really sure what they are myself. And x2 for Happo, or Tsugaike as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Campa 0 Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Yeah i ment Mince pies i was just typing to fast and ened up typing mice... either way, i still have no clue what that is. Anyways Happo!!!!!!!!! less then 24 hours!!! im ready. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 There's these amazing things called search engines that allow you within seconds to get information on just about anything, even mince pies. Give em a go sometime! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 As these new fangled searching "engines" are rather complex, here is my contribution. Of course being a pie, it's my bag. Even though not my favourite kind of pie. Here is a mince pie. Quote: A mince pie (sometimes also minced, minced meat, or mincemeat pie) is a British festive sweet pastry, traditionally consumed during the Christmas and New Year period. Mince pies normally have a pastry top, but versions may also be found without the top in which case they are known as mince tarts. Mince pies are filled with mincemeat – a preserve typically containing apple, dried fruits such as raisins and sultanas, spices, and either suet or vegetable shortening. Link to post Share on other sites
Campa 0 Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 well we learn something new everyday! trying to get advise about hakuba i got knowledge of mice pies..which to me sounds gross. lol well anyway thanks everyone. This week should be great. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 this should be bannable offence. Mince pies are effing awesome! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Mince, not mice It's fruity, not meaty. Read the details! Link to post Share on other sites
Campa 0 Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 Ohh i read the details but for some reason fruity meat just doest seem right. but i guess its probably one of those things you have to try to find the glory in, so i dunno. Either way. after a long bus ride. getting dropped off on the side of the road at 5 am in some random place.. and the use of my little Japanese in order to figure out how to get to my hostel. i have made it. waiting to check in and heading to happo hopefully with in the hour. I AM SO READY!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 errrm....Campa.....there is NO meat in a Chritsmas Mince Pie. Its Fruit and cinnamon and other spices. Good with a dollop of fresh clotted cream or ice-cream Link to post Share on other sites
Campa 0 Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 ohh, i read wrong.. whoops.. lol still then whats up with"filled with mincemeat – a preserve typically containing apple, dried fruits such as raisins and sultanas, spices, and either suet or vegetable shortening." i undserstand its not meat but why the name "mincemeat" just kind of miss leading.. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 yes it is, which is why we call them Fruit Mince pies in Australia We call ground beef, minced beef - so by that definition of the word mince - translate that to a similar process/look but with dried fruits/apple and spices, whack the mixture inside a nice shortcrust pastry and there you have it. Some love them, some hate them. REAL homemade ones are great, but store bought are gross - I can taste the chemicals in them, and one particular brand must have ridiculously high sulphate levels because it sets off an asthma attack in me every time I so much a taste one. One of the Christmas Faire treats that I can leave. Link to post Share on other sites
gurgle 0 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Hey Campa, There are a couple of back country guide operators in Hakuba, well worth going out with them. Give us a report on the Happo BC when you are back....enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 But back on topic - my mums mince pies are just amazing. Ones in a box from Tesco though, are not. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Hot ones from the oven, great with a steaming cup of coffee and cream. Link to post Share on other sites
Campa 0 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 Happo was great today!!! well it was dumping pretty much most of the day so visibility wasn't the best. and once i fell knocking my goggles off, i pretty much had to hurt more poor eyes, by going goggle less. but i cant get over how fast the snow is here. back home the snow is much much more wet and sticky, and there is no way i could go as fast as i could today. Either way it was a great day. back country guides eh? ill have to ask around about that one. And check. will try fresh home made mince pies the 1st time i get a chance..... Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 This thread should be called "Hakuba Advice and mince pies" Link to post Share on other sites
Campa 0 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 i would think mince pie's and a little hakuba advice!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Campa 0 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 and also, going back to happo one in the morning.. it should be mostly clear and greatness. but anyways looking for some tree runs, any ideas of what lifts or sides of the lifts are safe to dip on into the trees for some good freshies?? Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Originally Posted By: Campa Happo was great today!!! well it was dumping pretty much most of the day so visibility wasn't the best. and once i fell knocking my goggles off, i pretty much had to hurt more poor eyes, by going goggle less. but i cant get over how fast the snow is here. back home the snow is much much more wet and sticky, and there is no way i could go as fast as i could today. Either way it was a great day. Hopefully it actually gets cold this coming week and you get to enjoy some real Japow. The stuff you had today would probably be considered a little wet and sticky for Japan. Good to hear you're enjoying it though Link to post Share on other sites
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