gumbyonguitar 0 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Hello! so my partner and I live in Nagoya and just recently booked a trip to Hokkaido (Furano) in a package with JAL. So excited!! Until we realised the snow season seems to be taking it's sweet time getting here. We leave on the 19th Dec and from the current reports it doesn't look too good for us. What do you think? If the resort isn't open do you have any suggestions for what we could do in that area (instead of crying ourselves to sleep because of a wasted trip)? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I've got my fingers crossed for you (and me, as I arrive there on 5th Jan!!) but if all else fails, there are some good onsen, great cafes and good ramen restaurants in and around Furano. Asahikawa's the nearest city (I guess you might be flying in to Asahikawa airport) and that's worth a view (it's easy to reach by bus and/or train from Furano), as is the zoo there. GOOD LUCK!!! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 The snow will be there waiting for you. And besides, there is plenty to do in Furano. PLENTY! Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I'm really liking the look of a system forecast next week. I very hopeful that it's going to be the real season starter for the whole of Japan. If this baby comes off it's going to be good Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 From your keyboard to god's ears, GN. I'm also booked to Furano, from 12/20, which right now is being given as opening day! Link to post Share on other sites
skiwi 0 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Yea i saw that myself yesterday. WOW! If that comes off the season will be well and truely underway. Unfortunately its still a week away...fingers crossed Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 We are driving (ferry) up to Hokkaido on the 22nd and will be staying at my mother-in-law's place in Rumoi and planning day trips to Furano and Kamui. There WILL be snow! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 or there will be blood. That's no counrty for old men. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Originally Posted By: thursday or there will be blood. That's no counrty for old men. Yes! Blood!! Kill Bill style... Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Stop Press:- Furano opened today though only part of Furano zone; Kitanomine zone remains closed! Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 There will be snow by the time I arrive on the 20th. Ullr promised me! Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Looking good guys and girls - here's a snippet from today's report:- "There were some nice smiles and proclamations of a great powder day yesterday!" Now I can start to get excited! Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Surely, that's a yesteryear not yesterday report. The webcams show only a dusting. I want snow as much as anyone but "great powder day"...noooo. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Don't do that to me! Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Originally Posted By: Mick Rich Don't do that to me! You'll be good by Jan. 5 but I'm going next week. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Fingers crossed it dumps soon. I reckon there should be some fun to have up top, albeit under the ropes Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Reports say snow all this week but with no base, conditions are going to be...meh.. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I think it will be pretty good by next week. Who wants a hard base anyway? We all want bottomless!! Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Ya, but Furano never really gets bottomless like Niseko... Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 So guys and girls (Tina, Slippery Jim, Chriselle and anybody else who's up there at the mo'), how's Furano?? I see that Kitanomine opened today so it must be getting better. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Just back to Tokyo this evening. Today wasn't bad, with maybe 10-15cm of new snow, a little heavy but definitely fun compared to the hardpack of our first few days. Unfortunately, the Kitanomine quad lift shut down just after we came back out from an early lunch (having skipped breakfast), and what with bus/plane timing, etc. we called it a day, went back to the hotel changed, packed etc. -- and then somebody came in and announced the quad was back in action! Anyway, if you're going up in the next few days it should be pretty good as the snow was supposed to continue through the weekend. This storm should open up all of the Furano side (we didn't go over after the quad closed, because the bus schedule to get back wasn't quite friendly enough) and I'd expect even the Kitanomine gondola -- which wasn't open today. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 woo hoo, send her down, huey! Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Got any pics to share mate? Interested to see more of Furano. Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Originally Posted By: best skier in hakuba Got any pics to share mate? Interested to see more of Furano. Best way is to get over there! Not a huge hike, for you! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Yes I would be keen to see some from Furano on here too. Bit far for me, I won't be going to hokkaido this season. Link to post Share on other sites
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