brit-gob 9 Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 Did the early snow bring our hopes up too high? To the point, WHEN WILL IT SNOW AGAIN? It kinda feels like that spring-feeling for some strange reason. And the season hasn't started yet properly. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 No, for those of us who were smart enough to realize that the snow that has been falling is actually real snow, in spite of being November, there's been no 'hasn't started properly' or 'hopes too high' or anything. But you can wait until January if you really want to... Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted December 3, 2002 Author Share Posted December 3, 2002 You seem to misunderstand. Or probably just want a chance to be sarcy again. Anyhows, I suppose responding is futile but just to clear it up. Yes I know there was/is snow, but I COULD NOT GO DUE TO COMMITMENTS A FEW WEEKS BACK when it had just fallen. Alas, I couldn't make the most of it back then. From all accounts the snow now is not exactly killer, with still only a selection of places open. Tell me a place where the snow is ace this coming weekend and I'll be a happy camper. So I am hoping for a nice new dump of fresh snow to go out and enjoy. Seems the forecasts are not too positive though. Understand? Link to post Share on other sites
Higuma 0 Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 Isn't this where the smartasses say... "You snooze - You lose" Sorry, guess that makes me one doesn't it... I understand about commitments but I also understand the need to gloat from time to time... Link to post Share on other sites
xxx 2 Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 Ignoring mr grumpy's comments (as I'm sure is the increasingly common thing to do)... after the snow of a few weeks ago there hasn't been much to shout about and we're all hoping to see that great big huge dump to appear and everywhere to open up magically. Just as long as those early-snow-warm-winter people aren't right Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 Ah I see. Too bad. Well, it's probably not great snow for riding at the moment, but unless it all melts in the next few days, there's a decent base at the tops of most places now. That's better than your average November. Last week's big dump was good. For those of us with several very tolerable days out already, well, as Higuma says... Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 I just had 3 great days at Hakuba 47 & parts of Goryu. It was snowing nicely up top at the end of yesterday. Just go instead of waiting for it to be perfect would be my suggestion. Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 Good to hear that from Davo. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 Well, for all you kiddies that ain't been out yet from sheer weight of commitments or simple disbelief, it looks like there may be some snow over the coming weekend. And it's December so everybody can go with a clear conscience. Link to post Share on other sites
phat 0 Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 No I'm going to wait until January, because I think that December is for Christmas and New Years Eve. Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 the bad snow left now is still better than at this time most years, so nowt to dispair about. Forecast is good for this weekend anyway, just hope more resorts are open to 'share the crowds' Link to post Share on other sites
barok 0 Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 I don`t know what the pessimists are talking about here - I have been out 6 days already - tomorrow and thursday are going to be 7 and 8, and all of the days I have been out so far have been great - lots of powder turns every day. And yes last weeks dump was massive - at least 40 cm. AT LEAST ! ! ! I would have gone 4 days last week instead of just 3 but my legs were wrecked from all the pow. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 dude, you have been getting right into it. Good to hear you have started with a bang hey. Bet your glad you moved to Nagano! Link to post Share on other sites
absolutely 0 Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 Seems to be enjoying himself that barok chap. Link to post Share on other sites
Will Lee 0 Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 I heard it`s supposed to snow in most places this weekend... Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Yeah me too. Lets hope so. I did hear somewhere that rain was good for the hills pre-season. Oh, well actually I don't suppose I did. Link to post Share on other sites
barok 0 Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 well yeah, no snowboarding today - and on my day off as well, but there was a good reason. yesterday was terrible - Hakuba changed from what was the best conditions I`ve ever ridden, to some of the worst - it was a total washout. raining hard saw lots of injuries, and couldnn`t even see through my goggles, but still rode till i stopped. but so as not to dwell, let`s just hope that the approaching weather pattern makes next week the triple-official start of this season. peace to all and oh yeah, proudaya deebs, 180 ollies and all that. you should have this sh$t down by midseason. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 cheers barok, i was being pretty casual when I called it a 180 ollie. It was more like my board was off the ground and I spun around 180 degrees. It was such an unco fluke and after so many crashes that I am not even going to dare to claim that I can do one! Link to post Share on other sites
zwelgen 0 Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 maybe the early snow didnt raise hopes but it certianly whet appetites. Thats the worst part, once youve had a taste of how good it can be and then theres all the icy crap around at the moment. Lets hope the snow dumps as forecast. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 dump dump dump come on, chant folks Link to post Share on other sites
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