pie1 0 Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 Have any people here experiences skiing in France too? We're interested in knowing how Japan compares (we're ski instructors at a ski school in France). Thanks for your time. Peter Link to post Share on other sites
danz 0 Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 hmmm.... If you are talking pure vertical, nothing beats france...you can ski like 9000vtfeet there!!!! In general mtns here do not have anywhere near as much vert! Skiing in france (and most of europe) is done mainly above treeline...that is another big difference...most resorts are below tree line snow quality is probably better,more consistent, and more quantity in japan... my guess is europe/france is better equipped for backcountry skiers (inter-mountain connectivity,etc...), although I have 0 experience in that area both here or europe... that's what I can think of now.... where in france to you teach??? I've been to the chamonix area...beautiful and fantastic skiing...valle blanche is breathtaking! oh yah, apres skiing!!!! that's french, right?? they don't speak french in japan for sure...my best apres skiing experiences were definetly in france! you guys do it right! danz Link to post Share on other sites
pie1 0 Posted November 2, 2002 Author Share Posted November 2, 2002 Hey thanks danz....we're all in the Chamonix area schools Link to post Share on other sites
nori-chan 0 Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 I want to go to France Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 Then why not go, Nori-Chan? I am going in Chinese New Year (early Feb) to the Three Valleys. It's vast and diverse. Hokkaido is still my favourite though! Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 En France, il n'ya pas de sloppy curry rice comme le merde d'un grand chien mal. Link to post Share on other sites
underpressure 0 Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 Does that mean no kare-raisu in France? Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted November 3, 2002 Share Posted November 3, 2002 I must be under some "love Japan" spell, Ocean, because I actually like the Japanese curry rice. Granted it's nothing like what real curry rice should taste like. Luckily, your reference to the product of sick dogs did not turn my stomach this time like when you invited poor nulla to suck your .... Yuck! Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted November 3, 2002 Share Posted November 3, 2002 Actually, under normal circumstances, I don't mind curry rice either, but it does tend to give you poisonous burps in the afternoon due to the strenuous nature of the activity. But I expect there are things in France that would more than adequately do that... Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted November 3, 2002 Share Posted November 3, 2002 I remember that everytime a group of us from Hong Kong get to Hokkaido, we go crazy over their fresh milk...not a common commodity here. As a result, others would be advised to keep their distance because of the poisonous burps we emit from the other end! Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted November 3, 2002 Share Posted November 3, 2002 I refuse to eat curry rice, it is an insult to what curry should be... and it tastes yuk. Link to post Share on other sites
klubhead 0 Posted November 3, 2002 Share Posted November 3, 2002 went to charmonix last year, boarded at les grand montes, les houches, le brevent, le tour, etc...... BUT easily prefer boarding in japan, infrastructure is light years ahead here ( and we get more consistent snow ). However, charmonix night life kicks ass!!! drum'n' bass, deep house, breaks, all there!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted November 3, 2002 Share Posted November 3, 2002 Have only been to Chamonix in the summer-hiked all around and the terrain looks awesome. A friend I stayed with had skied down from the top of the Eigle de mille sp???? which I believe is over 3500m-serious vertical. I suppose you could hike at places like Hakuba for something similar but it isn't as steep or high. Lacks the lift or heliski access it could/should have. Anyway can't wait to go back-I'm sure the nightlfe is great. Link to post Share on other sites
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