muikabochi 208 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 SJ how's it going with the photos/reports from winners of tickets btw? Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 See....I couldn't even get a picture off without taking a chomp. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted February 21, 2013 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted February 21, 2013 Not sure, muikabochi, we'll look into that kind of thing when the season is over. Still a bit busy right now. And of course the season is not finished yet. Though considering we have probably mailed out around 200 lift tickets so far, my guess it's pretty low. Thanks to all the folk who have. But this year we are asking the resorts to tell us how many of the tickets we sent out were used, and have promised to show them what we have as well in terms of terms of photos uploaded to SnowJapan, reviews and threads on here. Not individuals information of course. Like I said previously, if it turns out that people use them and then don't do their part, we'll probably just not put as much effort into it next year and scale it down. The idea is to give people the chance to get to places for free, and then give feedback on here. If that's not happening, then it's not working. And also if people did actually use their ticket but didn't post back here, I think it's only fair that they don't win any in the future. Seems reasonable to me. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 A real puzzler that one, what with all the masses of photos that you and Chriselle have posted so far, hey. Hey, we've been busy ripping up mountains. And not all of us have as much time as others to go skiiing/snowboarding so our time on the slopes is important. Perhaps if we had easy jobs and could finish at 3pm everyday and faff about, we'd also take lots of pictures. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Well once I go to Madarao probably next week or the week after then I shall put up a report and photos as I always do. I dont bother writing a report for my local resort everytime though as not going to be any change in tthe resort. But snow condition and weathet vary so as people here probably know I report on that even when same resort. I also wish people who get tickets would report on the resorts they have been as it allows others to get a more better idea of what a place is like before they go. It is how I sometimes choose a place. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Looking at 20cms or so at ground level overnight in Hakuba. Should be a nice morning if I can keep up with Chriselle. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Looks like it's white out at the top of Kagura......Yuzawa IC looks thick with snow Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 A friend posted this on fb. This is on his farm on the plains across from Niseko. The frame of the poly tunnel is 2.8m high and almost covered. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Windy as hell today and looks like some nice snow falling in Kiyosato area. As soon ad my daughter had finishef het test will heaf over there for an afternoon of skiing if conditions allow. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Kagura is on uber limited wind shutdown.....only mitsumata is open....snow is awesome and continuing to fall. I hope they open the Kagura part....the snow up there will be top notch. Mitsumata is pretty boring....dunno how long I'll last if this is all that's open Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Tubby, get naked and hike, you big blouse! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Already done that Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Already done that Photographic evidence?? Actually, perhaps not! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Tubby hiking up Kagura, 20 minutes ago Resting after scoffing some cakes It's hard work! Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Horrendous conditions at happo-one. [censored] even decided to close half of the courses to do some pointless competitions based on nice turns. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Tubby hiking up Kagura, 20 minutes ago Resting after scoffing some cakes It's hard work! Traffic is horrendous so stuck at mitsumata base station waiting for the bus to echigo Yuzawa.....been waiting 2 hrs Muika, SJ-David, you don't fancy driving over and doing a taxi run do you?! Link to post Share on other sites
igloo 3 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 And also if people did actually use their ticket but didn't post back here, I think it's only fair that they don't win any in the future. Seems reasonable to me. Seems reasonable to me as well. Now if only I could win! Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted February 24, 2013 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted February 24, 2013 Haven't had many this season, which is sort of a shame, but got one of the famous 'outraged' mails the other day in response to that comment. We are quite clear and up front that we want people to upload photos (to SnowJapan - not facebook, flickr, your pet dog's blog, anywhere-but-snowjapan) and do a write up. You 'agree' to that when you enter. If you enter, go use the ticket, have fun and come back and simply can't be bothered to give a bit back.... well, yes thanks a lot, cheers. Thanks for the support. No report, no pics and no intention to give some support back? Then don't bother entering in the future. Simple as that really. If you don't like that, your option is simple - don't enter. Please leave it for the people who are happy to contribute and give feedback. And as has been shown by the really good reports that have appeared, a fair few people are more than happy to do that. And I'd like to thank those people. Link to post Share on other sites
Adam williams 1 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Wow it was hot today at Madarao! Two days in a row. Yesterday was great today saw harder bumpy runs and as has been mentioned the top runs kick your ass in those conditions. Anything off the groomed runs is either tracked or like glue. Look out if the next few days are getting hotter!! As we were leaving the cloud rolled in pretty thick and visibility got pretty low. Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Was cold this morning but warmed up in the day. Wouldn't say "hot" though. Link to post Share on other sites
Adam williams 1 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Lol I was sweating ending in just a T shirt and light jacket and that wasnt needed. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You mean you weren't naked? Link to post Share on other sites
Adam williams 1 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Thought about it!! Too many school kids I would of scared them Link to post Share on other sites
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