surfarthur 22 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 We are thinking of having a lesson or 2 while we are in Furano, do you know if there is a good snowboard school (with english speaking instructors) there? Nice photos kokodoko Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I am also wondering about the Furano guides. Worthwhile, or better off exploring on our own? Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Hi arfur, thanks. there are some pretty good english speaking instructors in furano. ask for kai or jessica maybe.. Not much point getting a guide i reckon. They are expensive i heard. You can book a ski host at the tourist centre and they will show you around the hill for free.. just book a day ahead. It is still snowing here. we have had a few cms tonight already. Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks kokodoko, yeah it was the hosts I was meaning, not a guide. Will be keen to catch up for a beer while we are up that way if you are keen Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Nice kokodoko, keep em coming! I get the impression that Furano isn't surrounded by big mountains all the way round unlike lots of places round these parts..... Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Get one of the Furano Hosts - I skied with one this year and she was great. She took me all over the mountain and pointed out some things of interest , where the local onsens are and recommended some places to eatand drink in town. She was great. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 I took this photo yesterday in Furano town. It seems to be some type of ornamental pine or fir tree. I guess they protect them from the snow by wrapping them. Is this common in Japan? Also, what is the building in the back? Some official govt building? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Yes, Koko.....they either wrap the trees like you have in your picture or they construct a tee pee like frame around them. I've also seen ropes strung from top to bottom as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Nice kokodoko, keep em coming! I get the impression that Furano isn't surrounded by big mountains all the way round unlike lots of places round these parts..... Furano is on a flood plain between mountains (small ones). Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I took this photo yesterday in Furano town. It seems to be some type of ornamental pine or fir tree. I guess they protect them from the snow by wrapping them. Is this common in Japan? Also, what is the building in the back? Some official govt building? koko, that's to keep the trees warm so they keep sprouting the spruce oil and the sprucy smell. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Greraet threread. Now for the restaurant reccomendations. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Thanks Chriselle and alex for that feedback.. Today was a great day. heaps of fresh snow. best since xmas day.. i am all guttari. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Nice diggers! Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Some shots of the surrounding countryside of Furano this afternoon. Especially for Muika because he loves landscapes. Where the valley meets the hills. A frozen creek. Farmland in the valley. Sorachi River - do not fall in. I was stoked this afternoon as I saw a Japanese Wagtail and 4 White-tailed Eagles along the river. awesome! Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 those look like the rice paddies covered with snow. Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I think it was the Sorachi river that goes all the way from Furano to the west coast of Hokkaido... When we caught the bus back from Furano to Sapporo, we must have criss-crossed it a dozen times. About 10mins out of Kita-Furano there were people ice fishing near a camping area, very picturesque in winter, I can only imagine how beautiful it looks in the summer and autumn. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 those look like the rice paddies covered with snow. yeah it could be. i have no idea. but i think they start planting the first Thursday of spring. I think it was the Sorachi river that goes all the way from Furano to the west coast of Hokkaido... When we caught the bus back from Furano to Sapporo, we must have criss-crossed it a dozen times. About 10mins out of Kita-Furano there were people ice fishing near a camping area, very picturesque in winter, I can only imagine how beautiful it looks in the summer and autumn. yeah, i think i have got that bus too. you go under these tunnels and lots of river along the way. I took some skiing photos today, mainly the excessive turning snowboarders , whatever they call it.. doh! will process and upload later.. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post kokodoko 67 Posted January 8, 2012 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2012 I took some photos of what I think is called Extreme Carving. Laying it over Backhand turn A close-up going down the hill Another perspective 2 Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Very cool! Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 That does look like a lot of fun. Love that first shot almost lying down! Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 looks like the plant just before wiping out. But dunno, they drag knuckles like it's natural. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 I went out today specifically because the sun was out. As soon as I got out the camera, the sun went away. doh! top of the gondola grommet racer Boy racer Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Good work KD - keep 'em coming! Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 landscape shots from this morning. halfway between ropeway and gondola premium zone. showing the big crack widowmaker above ropeway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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