and then...? 0 Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Mine is an 8am start, 20 minutes or so lunch, until the last run of the day, whether it be 4:30 or 5pm. Not really into nighta. Link to post Share on other sites
viv&kev 0 Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 Early is good, and leave a bit early too to avoid crowds. Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 Depends on the conditions-I consider a sucessful day to be 5 hours of riding hard but including breaks. I find I'm usually pretty shot by then but if the day is worth it I'll be there early and keep at it. Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 No stop. Link to post Share on other sites
Gifoo 0 Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 You warrior you, klingon. I usually take an early lunch to avoid the official Japanese lunch. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted November 16, 2002 Share Posted November 16, 2002 Got to get the most out of it as possible right? Link to post Share on other sites
BigSausage 0 Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 First on the hills, some snacks on the hills (no, not cheese, cheeseman), finish a bit before the mad rush. Pretty much it. Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 5 hours is what I reckon too. Link to post Share on other sites
and then...? 0 Posted November 19, 2002 Author Share Posted November 19, 2002 Many people here into doing the nighta thing? Link to post Share on other sites
Will Lee 0 Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Usually one of the first on top of the mountain(after having my rice ball and downing a bottle of Livobitan). Go non-stop for as long as my legs can bear(usually about 5 to 6 hours), then call it a day in early afternoon. Link to post Share on other sites
snurfer 0 Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 I often rode full days - 0830 till 2100, stopping 45 lunch and 30 for dinner. Snacking on the chairs. Really depended on conditions though, but found it impossible to stop when turns were deep. Link to post Share on other sites
zwelgen 0 Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 Definately early, esp mid season so you can get a decent park and dont have to walk 20 mins to get back to your car (ie Nozawa). Finish around 3 or later on a good day. I just get too tired and start skiing like crap if I stay later and thats when most injuries seem to occur. I cant seem to stay awake late after skiing either, usually in bed by 11 but was asleep by 8;30pm after last weekend - Im a kid again! Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 Long walks with dripping gear is the worst thing about Nozawa. Gotta choose your last ride carefully! Trying to ride/skate on that ghastly icy track at the bottom can spoil your day too. Link to post Share on other sites
f5h76r 0 Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 Got to make the most of it haven't you. I usually try to miss the Japanese lunch hour (copyright) - why oh why do they all seem to go to lunch together??? Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 Quote: Originally posted by f5h76r: why oh why do they all seem to go to lunch together??? I asked that question once. The answer was "we think lunch at that time is best". Link to post Share on other sites
lin 0 Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 Wake up early have a great breakfast, loads of coffee, head for the first lift to open. Come back around 4:30 have an onsen and on to dinner. Bliss! Link to post Share on other sites
Karnidge 2 Posted November 24, 2002 Share Posted November 24, 2002 As much action as possible. Link to post Share on other sites
jared 0 Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 It all depends if you have a season pass or if your paying for lift tickets, and how much its been snowing the night before. Link to post Share on other sites
akibun 0 Posted December 10, 2002 Share Posted December 10, 2002 I want value for my money and so I start early and finish early. Link to post Share on other sites
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