wakaran 1 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 As my name suggests...... Wakaran! Need to get into season though it will likely be weekends, hopefully long ones, with targets being Gunma, Niigata, Nagano. Would like to see Zao too. Link to post Share on other sites
peterson 0 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I plan to spend 5 days in the Yuzawa area and then after that no firm plans. Will follow the snow and my work holidays, try to get quite a few Mondays or Fridays off to give me some long weekends. Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 11 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 The only thing I have properly planned right now is a stay in Katashina and Minakami in Gunma which will last for a total of 5 nights. Going to explore that area a bit. Link to post Share on other sites
smellyfeet 0 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hopefully back in Japan in the new year, if so will try to get as many weekends out as possible. Wish me luck! Link to post Share on other sites
banno 0 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Niseko Jan 13 -28... Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hopefully back in Japan in the new year, if so will try to get as many weekends out as possible. Wish me luck! Good ruck Link to post Share on other sites
yamayamayama 2 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I plan to spend a week in one of Hakuba / Shiga Kogen / Nozawa. Or a combo. Not sure yet. But that's the main week off. Other than that, some weekends and any other scraps I can manage. Link to post Share on other sites
echineko 1 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I will spend maybe a month in mid-winter at my family home in Akita. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Do you ski/board at Ajigasawa, Echineko? What's it like there? Link to post Share on other sites
dyna8800 3 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Snowbird Utah December 2011 Togakushi January weekend, 2012 Naeba (really!) January weekend, 2012 Rusutsu February 9-12, 2012 Mt. Kosha (?) February 20-24, 2012 Niseko March 19-23, 2012 (tentative) Link to post Share on other sites
andylaurel 3 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I live in a town just north of Asahikawa, Hokkaido, so I will be whoring myself throughout central Hokkaido all winter. Kurodake Ropeway opens this time next week, so I'll be up there from next weekend. I hope to ride Asahidake, Kamui, Furano and Pippu regularly throughout the winter, and ride nighters at least once a week at Santa Present Park. If you spot me, come say hi. Andy. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Remember to post piccies! Link to post Share on other sites
andylaurel 3 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Picked myself up a Canon DSLR in August and can't wait to try it out on the slopes. Will oblige with pictures. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Aussie SJ'ers: News just broke that Qantas is grounding its domestic & internaitonal fleets due to the union dispute, and won't be flying again until there's some agreement. I hope this doesn't continue into the season and ruin any plans for you. Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 That deserves it's on topic, DiGriz! Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Probably does, but I figure someone on the ground in Australia will be better positioned to provide info (and I'm a little busy today Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 I have a mate that had booked through Qantas but unbeknown to him, when the itinerary came out it showed flights both ways were on Jetstar - I wonder if he will be caught up in it Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Apparently Jetstar will continue as normal Link to post Share on other sites
DumbStick 13 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Hoping for 10 days in Hokkaido, planning on Niseko and Rusustsu. Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 List Updated today - You can see it on the first post of this thread. As the beloved white season gets closer don't forget to let me know your updated plans Link to post Share on other sites
banno 0 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Snowjunky is there a bank account number where I can deposit my money to get on the J List...I think I've missed 2 updates I feel left out LOL Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 well it looks like Nikki and I will be headed to Hakuba for a week in (probably) February. The only thing holding up the planning at the moment is that Nikki fractured her ankle in Thredbo in August, and she still hasnt recovered properly Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 ooh nasty G O though she should be right for Feb. Fractures usually heal quicker than ankle ligament damage I suppose she did it bombing down The Bluff, not coming home from the pub? Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 Snowjunky is there a bank account number where I can deposit my money to get on the J List...I think I've missed 2 updates I feel left out LOL Banno, maaaaaaaaaaaate, as appealing as that sounds, I could not take your money - particularly as I am the dumbass that completely missed your post sorry. So in lieu of a huge cash deposit a beer would be fine should we meet in J-land Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 ooh nasty G O though she should be right for Feb. Fractures usually heal quicker than ankle ligament damage I suppose she did it bombing down The Bluff, not coming home from the pub? Well, she starts her story with "I broke my ankle whilst on a snowboarding holiday..." but I chip in with more of the facts.... ...including the bottle of champange, the walk to the restaurant at 7.30 in the evening, and the imaginary pothole!! Link to post Share on other sites
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