gnarly-dude 1 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 OK, so the gnarliest official run/course (ie, not a backcountry adventure) in Japan is.... Feel free to take on your own meaning of the world gnarliest. Yes, I doubt many people have tried every single run in Japan. So, in your experience. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 The one that comes to my mind is the one down from the Ropeway at Ryuoo Ski Park. That caused me (and my admiteddly weak knee that day) some problems. Seemed to cause everyone on the course problems too!! Link to post Share on other sites
onehunga 26 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Mt Granview, so gnarly only a few here have attempted it. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Obviously, I left out Mt Granview because it was taken for granted! Where's your next-gnarliest, onehunga? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 EVERY run at Tomamu when I went at the end of the season......it was like trying to snowboard down an ice cube.......the gnarl was off the charts!! Link to post Share on other sites
onehunga 26 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Obviously, I left out Mt Granview because it was taken for granted! Where's your next-gnarliest, onehunga? The next gnarliest run I've been on is the eagle (hawk, large bird) run at Sky Valley, the steepest part is 32 degrees. I've been down it twice and both times were by accident. Near the top is a turn to another run that cuts across the mountain. Twice in limited visibility I missed the turn. A combination of being narrow and steep meant I spent more time on my bum than on my skis Link to post Share on other sites
dale#1 1 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Top run at Hakkaisan-san. Didn't expect so many moguls for so long for so steep! Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Hakkaisan can be a challenge. I think I might agree with muikabocui and the Ryuoo course. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The top course at Kijimadaira is always worth a visit for a bit of gnarl. Link to post Share on other sites
ethanbaggett 2 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The one that comes to my mind is the one down from the Ropeway at Ryuoo Ski Park. That caused me (and my admiteddly weak knee that day) some problems. Seemed to cause everyone on the course problems too!! Yeah! Ryuoo's also the gnarliest park for me, yet one of most enjoyable! Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorOctopus 2 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I must go there Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 No coursr in Japan is gnarly enough for me as I am way too gnarly they are all easy as piss. No not really. But actually I like steep and challenging and even the steepest courses I dont find them to be so difficult. But I still struggle with steep moguls I have "kind" of mastered moguls on a not to steep course but steep moguls now that to me is real gnarly. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Ryuoo for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I guess the gnarliest I've tried is Yokokura no Kabe at Zao, or Daikura Gelaende at Aizu Kogen Daikura, which is about the same thing. Really want to try that top course at Kijimadaira some time. Also, Hakkaisan. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Wherever's got the biggest icy moguls on the day. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Ah yes the Zao Onsen run was pretty gnarly. But the Ryuoo one beats it for length, narrowness at the top and turns. I'd like to go back when I'm feeling more 100%. Link to post Share on other sites
Kansaiash 6 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Kijimadaira was pretty crazy when I was there... Cant really say I enjoyed it that much. Definitely enjoyed Ryuoo more. This was the top of Kijimadaira in early January. Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Super - Niseko Hirafu - My gnarliest. This run had been my nightmare everytime I rode the Ace Quad up. Well after a hot wine at lunch to warm myself up I decided to conquer Super - Word of warning if you a skier that has never been off a groomed run NEVER EVER drink Hot wine at lunch time!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 The H4 black run from the top of Sapporo Teine wasn't pretty the day I skied it. Steep, narrow, bumpy and scraped. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 The main run down? I rarely ever go that way cos it's always mogulled to shit.....I usually take the trees down Link to post Share on other sites
ippy 66 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 The top course at Kijimadaira is always worth a visit for a bit of gnarl. Yeah, going with this over Ryuoo. That thing is not only steep as shit, its also windblasted. Its a 40+ degree ice skating rink with bobbles of frozen plants and rocks peeking through it. Its genuine Gnar. Round the back though is awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 The main run down? I rarely ever go that way cos it's always mogulled to shit.....I usually take the trees down Yeah, that's the one. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 The top course at Kijimadaira is always worth a visit for a bit of gnarl. Yeah, going with this over Ryuoo. That thing is not only steep as shit, its also windblasted. Its a 40+ degree ice skating rink with bobbles of frozen plants and rocks peeking through it. Its genuine Gnar. Round the back though is awesome. 40+ degree?? I thought the steepest anywhere in Japan is 38? Link to post Share on other sites
ippy 66 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 ill be honest, i didnt measure it. I took a wild stab at it based on my HOLLLLEEEE FUUUUUUUCCCKKKK!!!! careening down an icewall Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 The top course at Kijimadaira is always worth a visit for a bit of gnarl. Yeah, going with this over Ryuoo. That thing is not only steep as shit, its also windblasted. Its a 40+ degree ice skating rink with bobbles of frozen plants and rocks peeking through it. Its genuine Gnar. Round the back though is awesome. 40+ degree?? I thought the steepest anywhere in Japan is 38? There is a 40 degree course in rusutsu but it is fairly short Link to post Share on other sites
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