muikabochi 208 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Let's Gala, was what we decided. Both of us on a holiday today and a kind of overcast kind of fine day, so put on the gear - less than usual, because it was warm - and get up there. My it was warm today. Going past the thermometer sign on Route 17 it said 14 degrees. On the way back it said 15. Snow was heavy and sherbet-y. Strange, but a very jerky ride even on groomed courses, almost as if the snow was sticky. Can't think how else to explain it. But on the way to and from the South Area, bits that need a bit of a cross-country push.... not fun. But skiing was ok, even though I wasn't feeling totally up for it. Good to get out though. Just a few snapshots using a crappy phone camera: Lots of snow slides On the way over to the South Area from the top It's a bit of a cross-country. Heavy, sticky snow does not help Look! There's Mitsumata. And look! There's Naeba in the background! Looking down from the top bit And looking back up South Area very quiet And the downhill course to finish things off Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Let's Gala! Not keen on any kind of flats myself. Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Good to see the top course over to South area open. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 I think lots of people miss the South Area, not knowing it's there. And no not mad keen on the flats myself. Like it once I get there though, even if the previous quad was better than the pair. Link to post Share on other sites
wakaran 1 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Was there as well yesterday, muika - saw quite a few gaijin actually. Like you said, heavy snow. Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Like the view looking over to Mitsumata and Gala. Didn't realise you could see the top of Gala from there. Will have to look next time, if I ever get back to Kagura! Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Yeah, likewise! I only made it there once this season (my first ever visit) and couldn't see anything, plus most of the southern area was closed, so I'll definitely be heading back there, dare I say it, "next season" though only after I've visited the real jewel in the crown of Paradise Alley! In any case, thanks for posting this Muika! Link to post Share on other sites
igloo 3 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Mt Granview, of course? Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 The one and only! Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 In years to come, nay, months to come, it won't be "Let's Gala", but "Let's Mt Granview". Link to post Share on other sites
gnarly-dude 1 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 They say it now, SKI. Catch up, chap! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 What has been started here? Link to post Share on other sites
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