snowdude 44 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I've been to Myoko, Yuzawa, several places in Niigata actually over the years, loads of places in Nagano including Hakuba, several resorts in Gunma too, and of course here in Yamanashi, and well there is no comparison on snow amounts, Niigata is way above the other areas, they get crazy amounts of snow! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I'm heading up to Hakuba tomorrow, so will add my two pennies worth to this when I get back! Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Ok, it's time for those 2 pennies:- I like Hakuba!! I'd never been there before Christmas but this season have managed to squeeze in 2 half days at Happo-One, a half-day apiece at Iwatake and Tsugaike Kogen, a day at Cortina, a day and a bit at Goryu and most of a day at 47. Not a great deal of time on the slopes I know, but enough to give me a flavour and each resort definitely has its own flavour, with different terrain, features and pros and cons. I guess you could say that about any resorts but here they are lined up for you to compare. I also liked the European feel to the place and the dramatic backdrop shown in Muika's photos certainly adds to that feeling. I had the most fun at Goryu/47 but the conditions were great and I was riding with a good friend who knew the mountain, so that's probably a little unfair. In any case, I'd definitely like to go back to Hakuba next season, so it gets a big thumbs up from me! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I suppose when it all comes down to it, pretty much everywhere is fun when the conditions are great. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 That's true but if a resort has more to offer, for example, more terrain, interesting slackcountry, an efficient lift system, etc, etc, then you're likely to have more fun when the snow gods are shining on you. Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Agree with both of those comments! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Yes me too. But you sure can have a fine day at a small less bells-and-whistles place after a good snowfall. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Like Mt G! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Mochiron! Link to post Share on other sites
ruggachugga 0 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I'm really interested in checking out Hakuba especially after seeing some of the images. When would you guys say is the best time to visit? Obviously every season will be different I presume, but any time slots that are more likely than others to be sweet? Link to post Share on other sites
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