MagSeven 40 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Mag, where do u buy a K-Pass? I just go up to Teine and get it from the K pass office in the golf course building. Just need to fill out a form and bring a passport photo. You can buy it online somehow, and then pick it up when the season starts. I've never done it that way though, it's become a nice little pre season ritual to pick up our passes and have a wander around the ski jo. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 That's a PITA for me due to my non-driver status....I'll investigate the online option Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Shiga Otari areas Arai Link to post Share on other sites
ozsnowbum 9 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Arai closed a fair few years ago i will have the whole mountain to myself wont i Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Arai closed a fair few years ago i will have the whole mountain to myself wont i No, because you will be sharing it with me and mine Link to post Share on other sites
ozsnowbum 9 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 when are you planning on heading there? would be better to have a partner Link to post Share on other sites
ippy 66 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 This is pretty much the first year in 7 when i wont be in Japan. I cant even conceive what might be a target in China since the best mountains are half a continent away. Theres a few around beijing and towards north korea, but nothing that would qualify as a target. BUT in other targeting news... ive suddenly found myself interested in the idea of travelling to the Himalayas and just gawping at 8000 meter mountains. It dawned on me that i just didnt have that kind of scale inside my head and i really need to see it to get my head around it. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 It's mighty dangerous on Chinese resorts. Lack of skill, discipline and very loutish behaviour makes it very dangerous. Watch your front, back and sides. Link to post Share on other sites
greatplaces 0 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 i would agree with Winter Vacation. You might be bugged by would be instructors trying to teach you a thing or two for 200 yuan. Besides there isn't alot of snow there. Link to post Share on other sites
teikiatsulover 6 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hokkaido, Hakuba, Myoko, and Dynaland for us. I would really love to get up to Zao this winter. Might be able to work in a five day vacation in February and may head up there then. Pretty sure we're spending our winter vacation up in Hokkaido! Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 when are you planning on heading there? would be better to have a partner Will let you know when I know. Gotta get my sled-owning buddies hyped on it first. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 And get to Rishiri We went there and hiked it in July. A stunning place and an awesome mountain. It's on the bucket list for a spring ski trip! Let's talk Link to post Share on other sites
ozsnowbum 9 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 And get to Rishiri We went there and hiked it in July. A stunning place and an awesome mountain. It's on the bucket list for a spring ski trip! Let's talk im in the process of booking a guided tour to rishiri in february. its about 75000 yen just for 3 days guiding and snowmobile. Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hakkai Tenjin White World Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I want to get up further north than Zao. That's about how far planning has got though. Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I want to get over to muika's area and perhaps try out Maiko and Hakkai-san. Always love the images coming from there. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Kagura. (It always is). Manza. (Want to smell the smell). Ryuoo. (Sounds good). Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 And get to Rishiri We went there and hiked it in July. A stunning place and an awesome mountain. It's on the bucket list for a spring ski trip! Let's talk im in the process of booking a guided tour to rishiri in february. its about 75000 yen just for 3 days guiding and snowmobile. Which dates please? Link to post Share on other sites
akibun 0 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Sugadaira Kusatsu Kokusai Manza Link to post Share on other sites
ozsnowbum 9 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 And get to Rishiri We went there and hiked it in July. A stunning place and an awesome mountain. It's on the bucket list for a spring ski trip! Let's talk im in the process of booking a guided tour to rishiri in february. its about 75000 yen just for 3 days guiding and snowmobile. Which dates please? january 28/29/30 on rishiri followed by a few days in asahidake/tokachidake/yubari Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Sounds a great trip ozsnowbum. How big is your group? Link to post Share on other sites
MagSeven 40 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Wow, it'll be bleak out there in January! I hope you get a window in the weather both for the ferries and the skiing! I'm thinking of heading out there maybe in April when the weather should be more stable. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 That's a PITA for me due to my non-driver status....I'll investigate the online option I bought my K-winter pass last year via email correspondence with a lovely lass at rusutsu and picked it up from the ticket office as I rushed out for the nighta. No stress at all. Im sure you could do the same or have it mailed to you through teine, if they dont want to try rusutsu as they have good english speaking staff and are super helpful. Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Im heading to nagano this year to have a look around, possibly up to tohoku and aomori if I feel the need. I also have ast2 in hakuba mid feb. Link to post Share on other sites
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