@tokyo 14 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Korea? Not ski related but would like to go there. Quite close as well too, I hear. Link to post Share on other sites
ILoveZao 8 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I think next season will see an increase on this season when considering the overseas market. This season too many people cancelled out of worry, but I think that memory will have faded somewhat. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 don't know about faded but I think many people will see that their fears were unfounded after this year Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan#Andrew 6 Posted May 8, 2012 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted May 8, 2012 No right answer yet. Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 No right answer yet. Should this be in another thread SJ Andrew? Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan#Andrew 6 Posted May 8, 2012 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted May 8, 2012 Oops sorry, my mistake! Link to post Share on other sites
lobber 0 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Never really had any reservations (other than at the hotel) about the season, thought know a few who did. I reckon that won't be an issue for most next time round. Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Memories fade, and I think some that regretted their decision in 11/12 will be back for 12/13. Link to post Share on other sites
yamaski 0 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Quite a few places had a pretty rough season so they will certainly be hoping for an improvement. Link to post Share on other sites
dancer 0 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I sure don't regret going. I do regret not going December when conditions up in Niseko were great. We picked a dry period in March. Still enjoyed it though. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Of course the previous season Dec wasn't great at all but March was! Link to post Share on other sites
onsen tamago 0 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Goes to show hey. Let's risking. Generally, if a generally exists, which would you choose for snow conditions Go Native - December or March? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 depends on when in December you'd be going hey? I wouldn't risk it in earl December but for the very end I might plump for then as New Year tends to get a good level of dumpage pretty much everywhere Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Goes to show hey. Let's risking. Generally, if a generally exists, which would you choose for snow conditions Go Native - December or March? Generally I'd prefer to go for the first half of March over anytime in Dec. Mainly because even in big, early start years it can still take to near the end of Dec to fully cover the sasa grass and for all the off-piste to become easily skiable. The peak even in big years rarely opens until late Dec to early Jan. In March even in a not so good year the cover will almost always be at least 3m from the start of the month (and often a lot more). Everything will be skiable and the first couple of weeks of March generally have snow conditions little different to anytime in Feb. Plus unless you're going to go in the first half of Dec which can be pretty risky for snow cover the 2nd half of Dec gets very busy, especially from around the 20th onwards and it is one of the most expensive times to stay in Niseko. March on the other hand is quieter and cheaper and if the snow gods cooperate freshies can be yours all day long day after day. If Dec goes off though like it did this last season the snow quality can be better than anything you'll generally find in March. Dec dumps can be incredibly light and dry. Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Muzukashii desu ne! Solution - go live there! Link to post Share on other sites
ruggachugga 0 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 If only. I've only just found out about Japan too but stoked at the idea of going. Perhaps next winter. Link to post Share on other sites
SheldonB 0 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Like I said the reason my group didn't go was because of 'concerns' after what happened in March last year. ....but, looks like we are on for next winter! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Good for you ShedlonB. Sadly looks like I am OFF for next year. Unfortunately/fortunately looks like it will be one of those stretches where I am actually working in paid employment. Will have a brief two week window in January, and the family are keen on Breckenridge to meet up with some friends. Link to post Share on other sites
greg 4 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 The season just gone was fantastic. The quietest I have seen it in ages. I will be back next season. I have a feeling it is going to be very very busy...... Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Next season though Mt Granview is likely to steal some thunder from Niseko, I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites
systemsguy 0 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Japan wasn't something I really considered until recently - friend went to Nozawa and came back with stories of total epicness that needs to be experienced. Found here and not really thinking about it for next Japan winter. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Welcome systemsguy Nozawa sure had a bumper season snow wise. You mean "now" (not "not"?) Link to post Share on other sites
systemsguy 0 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Hiya Er yes I think I did! Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Do it. Nozawa is a really great place, I have some really good memories. Link to post Share on other sites
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