PaulH 1 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Friends are coming out from the UK to visit us in Tokyo in mid Jan and then we are going to Niseko for 10 days together They sent me a link to an outfit called Niseko Snow Cats (they also do Snowmobiling tours apparently) based out of Kanbetsu and ski in the Yamanashi range based on details from their website. I already told them that it will be a waste of money based on the reports of Weiss on here but then what do I know? Anyone know anything about them and the terrain, etc.? Link to post Share on other sites
kkk 7 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 They sound like pretty crazy cats, they do. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 The real deal. Terrain good enough for the visiting pros. Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 The real deal. Terrain good enough for the visiting pros. Hey MikePow I have been viewing the thread on Weiss Cat tours and have come to the conclusion that it may be a bit of a dissapointment. The impression I get from the Weiss thread is it would be shelling out big dollars for flattish terrain. I am no pro but like a bit of challenge and like everyone search for untracked powder (I suppose thats my motivation for wanting to explore the luxury of cat tours) and willing to shell out my hard earn dollars if I know I am going to come home with a smile on my dial. Have you or if anyone has any more details or experienced the Niseko Snow cats first hand then I am keen to find out more!! Link to post Share on other sites
anything 6 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Weiss is privately operated by NAC. No other cat tours go there. Ive never done it either, but from videos ive seen and stories from people who have it looks like some pretty awesome terrain. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Any snowcat operation is only as good as the weakest person in the group. If you're not renting the whole cat then terrain selection is beyond your control. In general terms, the Niseko Snow Cats operation accesses more challenging terrain than the NAC Weiss operation. Link to post Share on other sites
PaulH 1 Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 Thanks for the info Mike. Our UK crew have booked already so will let everyone on here know how the crazy Niseko cats do when we return end of Jan. Did two days with Powder Mountain nr Whistler last year so have something to compare against. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Nice one Paul, upload some pics as well.....it'd be good to hear 1st hand customer feedback about these things ???? Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Look forward to hearing your report too Paul. Very confident it will be awesome !! Thanks for info Mike. All I have to do know is find a few new boarding buds who are keen but no biggie if it doesnt happen, mulling over a few other ideas and been checking the snow reports Link to post Share on other sites
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