sivartmac 0 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Please bear with the n00b question here from someone who has just this season discovered the joys of snowboarding with his 2 young sons… We had planned to head to Yuzawa this upcoming weekend, mostly because it’s a relatively short drive from where we live in western Tokyo, but I’m somewhat dismayed to read that it’s supposed to get so warm later in the week. As this is our first season doing any kind of snowboarding/skiing and we've been lucky with our half-dozen trips so far condition-wise, what should we expect in warmish conditions? I’m guessing the base layer will still be there, but that it will probably be very wet and slushy? Thanks for you time! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Hi sivartmac and welcome Yes it looks like it is really going to warm up this week. If the forecasts come true you can expect rather heavy sugary snow conditions, I reckon. There'll still be tons of it, there's no worries about snow still being around, it's just what quality it'll be. Link to post Share on other sites
ippy 66 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Slush is alright actually. Its rather fun especially if youre learning. Its like the less fun cousin of powder. Beats cold, icy, crud. If its warming up it means a decent chance of a bluebird as well (and a nice goggle tan). Spring boarding is decent for groomers especially. Off the groomers it gets a bit heavy and nasty without a decent pitch on it. But since youve just started youll probs just be riding the goomers, so itll be a blast. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Yes I agree, don't like icy at all. And bluebirds are nice. I'm sure you'll have fun. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 If your kids are little, you might find the beginner runs you've been on too flat as the snow turns to slush. The upside is you can try a different part of the mountain that might have been too difficult before. Link to post Share on other sites
sivartmac 0 Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thank you for the replies, guys - very, very much appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Yeah I remember rather enjoying the slushy stuff when I was a beginner.....it definitely beats bulletproof pistes. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Spring slush can be fun but if you're all beginners, make sure you're wearing clothing with decent waterproof ratings otherwise you're going to get a wet a**e!!! Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 As seems to be likely this weekend! Link to post Share on other sites
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