thomas 0 Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 Anyone know? Link to post Share on other sites
Ski Japan Guide 0 Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 thomas The resort aren't saying for definite, but probably next weekend. Their website is here: http://www.okutadami.co.jp (Japanese) For those of you who don't know, Okutadami - in the mountains near Koide in Niigata - opens early in the season and closes late but closes down for a 2 month period mid-Jan until mid-March due to the amount of snow and difficult access. SJG Link to post Share on other sites
thomas 0 Posted March 12, 2002 Author Share Posted March 12, 2002 Thanks for that. Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted March 12, 2002 Share Posted March 12, 2002 Whats Okutadami like? Looks small, but I know they are a spring-ski resort. Anyone been? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 13, 2002 Share Posted March 13, 2002 It's a small place up in the mountains bordering with Fukushima. About 40 minutes to the north of Yuzawa town. Windy road takes you up to Okutadami. Don't expect a huge place. Just go there hoping for some last minute riding at the end of the season. They are usually open until mid-May I think and the weather then is getting quite warm, so it's t-shirt time. Link to post Share on other sites
Ski Japan Guide 0 Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 The resort has decided to re-open on the 29th March this season, considerably later than usual (for unknown reasons!) SJG Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 have decided to give this place a try on the second Sunday of April. anyone interested in going up and sharing the car bill? Link to post Share on other sites
danz 0 Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 big-will 'tis a possibility... keep this thread alive and i will think about it... danz ------------------ pray for snow Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 I might be up for that too big-will. Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted March 24, 2002 Share Posted March 24, 2002 Any firm plans yet, big will? Count me in. Link to post Share on other sites
Nat 0 Posted March 24, 2002 Share Posted March 24, 2002 big-will - I am going to Okudatami on 13&14th April. Are you going to do day-tripping or stay over there??? Link to post Share on other sites
blinkin'ek 0 Posted April 3, 2002 Share Posted April 3, 2002 I thought I would take a trip up there to see what it's like, and did yesterday. Beautiful blue skies but a little windy. Well the snow wasn't much cop I'm afraid, but that's part of the deal with this spring lark ain't it? But had a fairly decent day. It's a small resort. I recommend Kagura if you are planning to go up to the niigata region. Much bigger and from my memory better snow. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 10, 2002 Share Posted April 10, 2002 Just thought I'd post my thoughts. Went to Oku the other day and it was pretty crappy but no more than I was expecting. If you are coming to this area, go to Kagura in Yuzawa before you go here. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 Those were the days. ;( When does it reopen? Early November. Link to post Share on other sites
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