Alexander L 80 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I would definitely not be in the gondolas or the King Triple with anyone called Slagfart. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 score....maybe thats his plan, no one in the gondola with him Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Wouldn't stop a real powderhound. Now, ProjectileDiarrhea...rides solo! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Slagfart 0 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 it makes a bit more sense logistically in this order ... Thanks buddy! Checked the JR timetables and you're right. So, with a minor tweak, I present my silly odyssey: Jan 25 to 29 Hakuba Jan 30 to Feb 2 Myoko Kogen Feb 4 to 6 Zao Feb 7 to 9 Appi Kogen Feb 10 Hakkoda Feb 12 Sapporo Kokusai Feb 14 to 15 Furano Feb 16 to 17 Kamui Links Feb 19 to 21 Kiroro Feb 22 to 24 Rutsuru Feb 25 to Mar 10 Niseko I know I'm floating around like a lost dog, but I'm really keen to work in Japan for a couple of years, and with the exception of Nozawa Onsen, I think I've hit up pretty much every big resort in the country. Will definitely factor into my final decision on where to live If anyone is around for any part of this, I'd love the company. Cheers for the offer Seemore - if the dates suit you, I'll take you up on it. Link to post Share on other sites
Slagfart 0 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 score....maybe thats his plan, no one in the gondola with him Ugh - I've used the nick online since I was 13 (half a lifetime ago!) and I'm yet to get comfortable with anything less juvenile! I promise I won't stink out the hooded chair. Link to post Share on other sites
Slagfart 0 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 One last Q - how big of a deal is Hakkoda? Looks like I'll have to go out of my way for it. Depending on the review, it's either god's gift to snowboarding, or a shitty scam for the overstoked. I'll be going on Feb 10th, so winter will still be in full swing. Link to post Share on other sites
Dunga 1 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Just for reference you will be doing 12 days of travelling between places? (11 resorts and 1 extra day to get back to somewhere.) Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I will be in nagano when you are. No idea where though. Keep in touch and we can probably arrange to do some shredding together Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Hakkoda might be epic or it might be a white out on the day you go there. You just cant pick it. I definately wouldnt travel on your route without hitting it, i would probably spend a week there Link to post Share on other sites
Slagfart 0 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Just for reference you will be doing 12 days of travelling between places? (11 resorts and 1 extra day to get back to somewhere.) Actually I'm trying to do most of my travelling at night. I think about 3 days of travel are in there, but the rest are days off. All this boarding will be hard work! Link to post Share on other sites
Slagfart 0 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Hakkoda might be epic or it might be a white out on the day you go there. You just cant pick it. I definately wouldnt travel on your route without hitting it, i would probably spend a week there Jeez, a week? It's that good eh? I've never done backcountry before, and I'll be solo for that part of the trip, so everything I've read says I'll need a guide to tackle Hakkoda. Are they right or can I have some fun on the cheap by myself after the first day? Secondly, are you sure I should still make time for it? You've said a week, but that means I'll have to drop a couple of places. What about 2-3 days for it? If you think it's worth dropping another place for it, what should I drop? Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Without bc experience you will be limited there and shouldnt try to venture too far from the trails alone. I would spend a week there, you probably shouldnt. IMO you should hit less spots, keep it to honsu or hokkaido. Trying to do too much will just wear you out mentally. I have road tripped hokkaido last season so i can give you my thoughts in more detail by pm if you like. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
lastrocker 5 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Even if coming from different experience (one month in Niseko with a handful of day trip) i completely agree with gozaimaas. Less spots, more fun. Or you'll find yourself too much on the move, packing stuff day after day, and as a solo traveler you won't have time to know the good runs in each spot and meet people that can show you the marvelous backcountry options Japan has on offer. You may object you have no problems on moving so much, but for the solo riding part either you have tons of money to spend on guides, or you need time to know the terrain and meet people to ride with. Or you can just ride groomers and not much more. Uh, and about your schedule, from what i've heard it's probably better to hit Niseko in february and central Hokkaido in early march, that way you could go to Asahidake wich is better in march, less stormy but still pristine snow due to geographic position and altitude 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 What they said... Link to post Share on other sites
gvm3373 4 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Absolutley agree with last two comments. This is season 3 for me in niigata, season 1 rode the lifts, season 2 took my touring gear and and scratched the surface on terrain potential. This winter less lifts, more human powered skiing. Hope the weather cooperates. Link to post Share on other sites
Slagfart 0 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Fewer places and more time in each - okey dokey! Appreciate the advice My revised tour: 25 to 29 Jan Hakuba (4 days) 29 Jan to 2 Feb Myoko Kogen (4 days) 4 to 6 Feb Zao Onsen (3 days) 7 to 9 Feb Appi Kogen (3 days) 10 Feb Hakkoda (1 day - tour) 13 to 16 Feb Furano (4 days) 17 to 19 Feb Kiroro (3 days) 20 to 24 Feb Rusutsu (5 days) 25 Feb to 10 Mar Niseko (14 days) Prior to 4th of Feb and after 26th of Feb I'll have company on those mountains, so they're not flexible. But I really wanted to see Tohoku, and it sounds like Fura/Kiro/Rusu all have something unique on offer. So, with the risk of a white-out at Hakkoda, I'll stick to gambling a day on it. I've never done backcountry before either, and the tour isn't super cheap. Any further tweaks before I pull the pin on accom? So excited! Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 That looks much better Link to post Share on other sites
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