Best snow conditions for learners

[SKI 15]

Have you skied at all?

 

First day, first impressions - important stuff. Time it well. You should be fine with that in Niseko.

 

Good luck!

[MtHakuba 0]

I always thought best snow for learning was slightly slushy snow like you get in March in Japan-nice and soft. But downside of that is because you spend a lot of time on your bum you end up being pretty wet unless you have really good waterproof pants.

[HelperElfMissy 42]

Originally Posted By: MtHakuba

I always thought best snow for learning was slightly slushy snow like you get in March in Japan-nice and soft. But downside of that is because you spend a lot of time on your bum you end up being pretty wet unless you have really good waterproof pants.

Ahhh... but it can be boilerplate in the morning when it is slushy by lunchtime. Much better to go the freshly groomed fresh with no freeze/thaw underneath.

In fact can I just put my order in now for it to puke overnight - EVERY NIGHT - and then be blue bird bright and have zero wind all day long One can dream, no?

[BillTheBinMan 0]

Originally Posted By: Mamabear

Originally Posted By: Hokkaidough

Originally Posted By: rider69

If you can make turns on ice you can ride anywhere.

Perhaps you should go down to Hakuba to get good on the ice, dude. Then you 'can ride anywhere'

HEY!
That's our Down Under Advantage!!!!

[worst skier in niseko 0]

Thanks folks.

 

Looking forward to it.

[seemore 66]

Hi worst skier in Niseko

 

I think that title may have to change if you intend to stay there awhile.

I am with GN freshly groomed powder with a dusting on top like a pillowtop mattress.

 

One think though intermediate or constant degree of slope is better than a really flat / little degree of slope.

 

It just seems easier to turn.

 

I am sure you will love it.

 

Seemore

[NoFakie 45]

Soft groomed fresh is best. Some of Japan's beginner runs are so flat that you don't want any extra on the top.

 

Slush rides slow which is reassuring, but is inconsistent and can be grabby.

[gnarly-dude 1]

Soft groomed all the way.

Can't beat that if you are learning.

[rossy-gnol 0]

It's so long ago for me.

But I do vaguely remember my first time one spring. On ice.

Was in a bad mood.

[best skier in hakuba 5]

That first day is important if you are starting out and unsure.

Some people are much more keen than others.