andylaurel 3 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 So despite a forecast for rain today, I decided to take my chances and head up for Kurodake's first day this year. They held an opening ceremony at about 10 am, and stopped the lift (note; non pluralized to indicate there is only one) to ensure that EVERYONE was there to watch. After riding the ropeway to the top, it was snowing and conditions were generally quite good. There was about 30 cm of pow but the 2 pistes were groomed so you had to chance it through the mountain bamboo. Good points: It was open, it's an hour from where I live, parking is free. Bad points: There is one pairs chairlift servicing 2 pistes total. Total length of maybe just over a km. The pistes are very straight, and not very steep. The ramen at the restaurant was average at best. It cost 3700 yen for an all day pass, but I lost interest by 1pm. Sketchy drive out there. I won't be going back to Kurodake unless NOTHING else is open. I should've gone to Furano today. Limited photos as it was snowing up top and I didn't want to get my camera wet. New board has been ordered, but I still love my DH2 Slippery driving conditions! I put my camera away at this point, because it was a nuisance. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 isn't kurodake all about the off piste? Maybe too early to really enjoy what it has to offer Link to post Share on other sites
MagSeven 40 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Yeah, Kurodake certainly isn't about the narrow pistes under the chair. Buy a one ride lift ticket and hike to the top! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 And do it naked if you are half gnarly enough! (Jogging of course) Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 thanks andy. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 It's November and you got the ptex on the snow...it's all good Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks for posting andy. More snow than in these parts! Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Look forward to hearing/seeing more from up there, Andy. Link to post Share on other sites
yamabushi 3 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I went to Kurodake last year and it breaks my heart that I'm not coming back (too far away for a day trip). Going off piste under the gondola is not for the faint of heart. Link to post Share on other sites
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