u-tan 2 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I was at Budoh today. Bright sunshine and soft Spring-like conditions. I was out without a ski jacket. While we were there there was an announcement over the speakers saying that there was a prefecture-wide warning about air pollution, to avoid going outside for long periods and particularly to avoid strenuous exercise outside. Scary stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Wow, warning about air pollution at the skijo?! Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Rusutsu is officially RS I have ridden everywhere and the only untracked turns are slush scoped some good spots for next year though Thought I was in Oz on the last run down West refrozen ball bearing bundies from the melted slush . Some groomers in the morning then home Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 What is RS? Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Rat Shit Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Very warm here today. Double digit warm. Link to post Share on other sites
u-tan 2 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Wow, warning about air pollution at the skijo?! It was a warning about the air in the prefecture everywhere. Budoh ski-jyo is owned and operated by Murakami City so maybe they are obligated to broadcast official public warnings and announcements or something. It was damn hazy around today. What we need is another proper winter storm to blow the bad air away and deliver a nice refresh to all the slopes. The roads in Shibata city are completely dry and clear. I actually rode my skateboard to go shopping this evening, something unthinkable in February. It seriously looks like April up here. Link to post Share on other sites
u-tan 2 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Rusutsu is officially RS I have ridden everywhere and the only untracked turns are slush scoped some good spots for next year though Thought I was in Oz on the last run down West refrozen ball bearing bundies from the melted slush . Some groomers in the morning then home An official declaration of Rat Shit conditions. That is scarier than the brown skies. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 not if you like spring conditions Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Another winter storm. Doesn't feel likely at the moment. Things sometimes quickly change though hey. Feels very spring indeed at the moment though. Like you said, more like April than late Feb. L Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 "Bundies"? Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I tried to Google it but to no avail Large combined rock like features of sand or Ice we used to through sand bundies ( hard accumulated sand ) at each other. So I call an accumulation of snow turned to Ice "Bundies" Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Got my new summer tires today....(bad ass mofo's BTW) thinking of putting them on and saving the tread on the winter tires for next season..... forecast is looking warm.. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Yes very warm and that odd hazy around the region today. March has delivered before though when it has seemed a helpless case. We can but believe. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I hope so.....Ive basically got the whole month off, I don't want it finished just yet Link to post Share on other sites
Fatman no jitsu 1 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 ..... forecast is looking warm.. yeah sadly. I'm gonna try Kiroro one more time then put my board away Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Yes very warm and that odd hazy around the region today. March has delivered before though when it has seemed a helpless case. We can but believe. Fingers crossed. Maybe toes too, because it looks like we're off to a warm start. My season goal of becoming remotely competent in pow on skis is looking a bit distant. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 It's all feeling somewhat outside of grasp right now isn't it. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I hope so.....Ive basically got the whole month off, I don't want it finished just yet Black Mountain I think has been de-throned... Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Yes very warm and that odd hazy around the region today. March has delivered before though when it has seemed a helpless case. We can but believe. Fingers crossed. Maybe toes too, because it looks like we're off to a warm start. My season goal of becoming remotely competent in pow on skis is looking a bit distant. Hey...slush takes perfecting as well ya know... Link to post Share on other sites
Peetan 10 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Muikabochisan (or anyone..) do you think it's worth a last minute punt up to hakuba this Saturday? Just learned my schedule has opened up, was wondering where could be good.. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I'm in Niigata, 3 hours drive from Hakuba, so I'm not the one to ask. (Doesn't look particular enticing though!) As for here. I'm on the doorstep and I probably won't be bothering. Doesn't sound like anywhere is particularly good at the moment. More a case of where is the least bad! Link to post Share on other sites
onehunga 26 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Well lets hope the least bad is Kusatsu on Saturday and Kagura on Sunday, because that's where I'll be. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Keen to hear how it is there. Do let us know, hope it's good for you. Link to post Share on other sites
onehunga 26 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I'll let you know, not expecting much, but it's my last chance for the season. Link to post Share on other sites
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