sand 17 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 More snow last night, maybe about 10-20cms. I took a few shots from the Ace Quad first run up. It was snowing very early but blue skis came out later on, probably about 9am. No wind. First run down super NIce kokodoko, I am pretty sure that is me. I was the first one down the center 4 yesterday morning, if not me then someone has the exact same getup as me, even down to camera mounting and stuff stuck onto my right pole... Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 cool... if you want the original i can send it to you... pm me... i cropped it heaps but and my camera is not the best this year. do you have new skis? Link to post Share on other sites
sand 17 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 yeah, new skis... last season's Atomic Automatics. Was very fortunate to get them for a crazily good price at the very end of last season, which was great because the top sheet of my Bentchetlers was in constant need of epoxy. pm sent... Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 What sort of price, sand? Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Here are some photos from the last few days. It has been snowing all afternoon so it is looking good for tomorrow. Last night we got about 20-30cms. Under the King #2 chairlift, Hirafu Making asphalt in Kutchan An ambulance going past in Hirafu Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post sand 17 Posted December 28, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2013 What sort of price, sand? AUTOMATIC SKI 186 & FFG16 BINDING - £379.16m,which at the time was about 55,000yen including delivery: 2nd run today: 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Dunga 1 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Here are some photos from the last few days. Making asphalt in Kutchan I can't see how making ashphalt in winter would be good, it would mess with the way it sets and also be a pain to keep heated...? Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Here are some photos from the last few days. It has been snowing all afternoon so it is looking good for tomorrow. Last night we got about 20-30cms. An ambulance going past in Hirafu Been a LOT of those! I've got one down with a chest infection, so spent more time than usual in the apartment and am shocked at how often the ambulance makes the trip up to collect someone. Especially since I've heard there is an ambulance shortage this year.... Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 Big line-ups at most of the lifts today especially the gondola and ace quad.. King covered was closed but swinging monkey was working.. Snow was better quality than yesterday imho.. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Dumping all day today at Teine, woke up to bluebird skies but by the time we drove up the mountain the snow clouds returned and it's still dumping as I leave. Snow was in great condition but it was mobbed!! Loads of school groups and a shitload of skiers, so most things were tracked quickly Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Big line-ups at most of the lifts today especially the gondola and ace quad.. Not over the lunch hour But yes, pretty long this morning! Being a Sunday and all.... Snow was better quality than yesterday imho.. It was pretty good . Can't wipe the smile off my face! Crowds stuck to the main piste, we didn't happy days Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I thought that people who went to Niseko (and indeed most gaijin) didn't like main piste and went backcountry. (Actually I didn't, but that's what sometimes people put forward isn't it). Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 The more recent hordes from SE Asia that are flocking to Niseko do mostly ski on-piste but that's mainly because they are relatively new to the sport. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Naruhodo. Sounds like the 'cool factor' might be in danger! Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 What sort of price, sand? AUTOMATIC SKI 186 & FFG16 BINDING - £379.16m,which at the time was about 55,000yen including delivery: 2nd run today: Cheers Sand Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Bringing it, Sand! Nice :thumbsup: Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Naruhodo. Sounds like the 'cool factor' might be in danger! Was there ever a cool factor? Today more than other days this week there were large crowds, so I'd suggest a fair few local riders today. The people I have been meeting mostly have been from Hong Kong and Jakarta. Few Aussies, few English accents, caught a lift more than once with people speaking French - quite the United Nations up here! About a 50/50 mix of skiers and boarders but lots of wide skis. Also seen more telemark skiers than I have anywhere before. Oh, and two snowbladers - they made me giggle - they were battling hard! The reds and greens were swarming today, even the groomed blacks - but duck through the little gate in the ropes to Konayuki and it'd be one, maybe two other groups with us - at times just us. Even when it's busy you don't have to go far off the groomers to find a bit of peace. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I don't suppose Niseko would ever have the 'cool' of Mt Granview. Talking of languages, today at Mt Granview I heard myself speak a few words of English and a handful of Japanese speak some Japanese. That was about it really. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I'm just jealous that you got to ride Mt Granview!! One day....one day! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Wait until you see the grand views there were from up there! Oh yes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 i dream of grandview with the light yella hair... Link to post Share on other sites
JellyBelly 1 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Mt Granview, kokodoko. Get it right now! Link to post Share on other sites
sand 17 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 A nice way to say goodbye 2013: http://vimeo.com/83016337 Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 A very nice way Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 goodbye Link to post Share on other sites
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