polinawer 0 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hi Reading info about skiing in Japan in another phorum I've come accross to one topic from 2013 where it says that Kurodake typically closes during the season between early January and Febraury because of the amount of snow and the lack of costumers. Is that right? What about this upcoming season? I'll be in Hokkaido in January making a ski trip and planning to spend half of it in Asakihawa. If Kurodake is not an option, then it's only left Kamui and Asahidake on the agenda. Is it stil worth it? or should I change the plans and look for something else? Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Please see Planned Season info near the top of the page: http://www.snowjapan.com/japan-ski-resorts/hokkaido/kamikawa/daisetsuzan-sounkyo-kurodake Yes it does close. Link to post Share on other sites
MagSeven 40 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Yep, it closes mid season. From Asahikawa, Furano is also an option. As is touring around Tokachidake? Link to post Share on other sites
polinawer 0 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thanks for your responses The "drawback" I see in Furano is that apparently off-piste sking is prohibited. We don't want to be trapped in the slopes after traveling 19h from the other side of the world. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Furano Is one of the best places in the world to experience Japanese Culture and snow just go there and chill out sometimes the best snow you get is just of the side of the groomers. If you dont want to travel for 19 Hours I would suggest you stay at home and go for a drive and experience the wonderful European Alps. There are heaps of smaller hills around so just come for a visit and enjoy Link to post Share on other sites
ethanbaggett 2 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) Haven't heard news about Kurodake updates yet. But I think there's still lots of beautiful ski resorts remain aside from Kurodake. Anyway, why not try in the US for this coming winter season? There are lots of great spots that you should not miss too! Edited October 10, 2014 by SJ-David Taken out link. Please stop posting links to that (your?) website. Link to post Share on other sites
polinawer 0 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Seemore, I know pretty well the European Alps. Thanks for your advise ethanbagget, for sure I'll make a ski trip to the Rockies in the future. For the time being I have a flight ticket to Sapporo in January. So, let's say I choose Furano as part of the trip. Any recommendation on the acommodation? I can't recall where, but I read in the past that Freeriding with a local guide is allowed. Am I right? Thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites
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