OUfreeski2 0 Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 Just heard from fattwins(who is in Gifu now) That there is high avie danger in the Takasu area.Both man-made and natural risks about 30-50 cm slabs possibility of breaking off.This situation will remain until settling weather conditions move into the area. Take care riding in this area. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 Thanks - back in japan now with jetlag feeling. Hoping to hit the area early next week. Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted January 5, 2003 Share Posted January 5, 2003 Thanks for the advice dude. I'm sticking with Niigata today. See ya! Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 Something went down over there yesterday didn't it - at Shirao or something.. Link to post Share on other sites
peaker 0 Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 I was up at niseko for a few days. Got back last night. Strong winds especially at higher elevations persisted for several days. Very windy last night in Saporro. Id be very careful on wind loaded slopes up there today. Link to post Share on other sites
OUfreeski2 0 Posted January 6, 2003 Author Share Posted January 6, 2003 Yeah one guy died in an avalanche and another injured. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 Just got back from a 3 day trip in the takasu area of Gifu. No SHIT 150 cms plus fell in some areas sick it was. The first day slabs were being cut off in areas of around 25 to 30 degree plus. The snow keep piling on. Next day a 1 meter of light snow had fallen on a hard layer, Also when the snow first started to fall it was wet, this seemed to be the layer where the slabs were breaking off from the day before. Called Barok to tell him and his buddies to be careful in Hakuba dont ride anything too open and use your head. Unfortunatly someone did die a little north of the takasu area. Today sun out in full Gifu fashion today great day lots of old Avlanches could be seen the snow seemed to be ok at around 30 degrees. I would consider the avie danger above High and anyone traveling out of bounds or building back country jumps should be careful and dig pits first. This story holds ture for everyone out there. after this big a storm the temptation to jump into those prime spots is over powering, please be careful and dont get killed, give it time to settle. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted January 8, 2003 Share Posted January 8, 2003 Looks like Gifu is and got more snow again please be careful look and check before you drop in. Link to post Share on other sites
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