AussieLad76 0 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Hey folks My girl and I are heading to the Hotel Phoenix Wing on the 25th of Jan, for four days of boarding and skiing. We're both relativel noobs - I'm ok on blue runs, while she prefers greens. What's the best resort for us, taking into account our experience level and hotel location? I've heard Hakuba 47 is pretty popular? Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I would always answer that with.... Tsugaike Kogen though the nearby Goryu/47 will be fine too. Link to post Share on other sites
TJ OZ 0 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 You are very close to Goryu and Iimori which are linked. I am sure you will be very happy there to start your holiday and you can venture further up the mountain once you have built your confidence. Its a good idea to get some lessons also. Great new outdoor onsen at Phoenix Wing too which you can book with your GF Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Yep, bottom of Goryu and Iimori are good places to learn! Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Once you get bored there, if that happens, grab a shuttle to Iwataike (?) and spend a day cruising around there, loads of fun for you guys. Link to post Share on other sites
andylaurel 3 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 We arrive on the 25th too! Might see you on the Hakubus! Look out for 5 big tall guys and a chubby girl! Link to post Share on other sites
AussieLad76 0 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hey folks Goryu and Iimori it is then - thank you very much for your advice! I can't believe how much snow is there - my past boarding experiences have been to Queenstown in NZ, and it just doesn't come close. Hopefully it'll stick around long enough for our arrival! Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Don't worry, it will. There will probably be even more! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 It was off the hook - plenty left for you, and more set to fall by the looks. We struggled to get to Nagano in time for our Shink to Tokyo this morning - it was SO snowy on the roads all the way to Nagano! Incredible! Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 MB I would be interested to know if you think late January is better than early January when you have completed your trip of course. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 By the week they just had the answer is yes Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Originally Posted By: panhead_pete By the week they just had the answer is yes You would be correct Pete. Papa brought the Pow Stick and nothing else in a leap of faith and Hakuba (and now Niseko) have truly delivered. It has been amazing! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Good to hear Mamabear. Is it school holidays in Australia now? How come your kids can take so much time? Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Yes Pie Eater it is school holidays (coz it is summer in Aus right now ya know! LOL). The boys finished school on about the 2nd of December and go back on Monday 31st of January. We will be home for about 3 days before school starts again. As for #2, he will be home in the first week of March, but what he will do after that is a bit up in the air.... Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Ah yes, I'm having continued problems with the old Aussie holidays / Christmas / Santa / seasonal stuff hey? Thanks, have fun Link to post Share on other sites
Weegeoff 0 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Pie-eater Nout to do with this thread Have you tried Finair from Manchester to Tokyo Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 No I have not, didn't know there was any Manchester to Tokyo. Will look though. Link to post Share on other sites
AussieLad76 0 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Thanks again for all your advice peeps - we fly out in a day, and I've got a severe case of the pre-journey jitters. I've just triple checked all my gear, and have been daydreaming about getting it out in some real snow for the first time. Btw, my missus and I check in to the Phoenix Wing on the 25th Jan - I'm the short dude in all black trying to snowboard, she's the short chick in all pink trying to ski! Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Enjoy Don't forget to post a trip report and photos else people will talk about you. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Have fun! I'll be up there from the 28th-30th. I'll be the blur you see tearing up the slopes! You can catch up with me at Tracks bar in Goryu in the evening (maybe) Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 weegeoff do they fly direct or is there a stop over in Helsinki? Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Its supposed to snow at the weekend and if we get a lot, the bottom part of Tsugaike will be hard work on a snowboard. Its too flat. It can be hard to carry enough speed to go straight, let alone turn. I would also say avoid the forest runs at all the resorts (too flat = high chance of catching an edge, hard to get going again if you do). Almost all of the gondolas can be ridden downwards as well, so you can ride runs like Panorama at Happo, the top runs at Iwatake, the top run at Goryu without having to worry about getting back down anything difficult. The higher runs have better snow and much better scenery. Often fewer people too. Link to post Share on other sites
chumm 0 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Originally Posted By: Mr Wiggles Its supposed to snow at the weekend and if we get a lot, the bottom part of Tsugaike will be hard work on a snowboard. Its too flat. On skis as well! Actually I'm not keen on Tsugaike - much prefer Happo / 47 / Goryu. Link to post Share on other sites
Weegeoff 0 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 You fly from Manchester to Helsinki, Helsinki- Toyko I wish I could fly from Glasgow to Helsinki but no such luck. There is an Edinburgh Helsinki. but it is not with Finair ( I can,t remember the name of the airline at the moment] and I only found it after I booked my BA flight.Sods law Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Scandinavian Airlines? You can fly edinburgh-Stockholm, Stockholm-Tokyo. I've flown via frankfurt before as well Link to post Share on other sites
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