7-11 2 Posted January 17, 2002 Share Posted January 17, 2002 Read with interest about the people talking about Japan not having much in the way of advanced terrain like Europe/US etc. That may well be so (not too experienced in non-Japanese riding), but what about snow quality. There seems to be loads of shouting about the excellent powder on offer in Hokkaido. I have been there and it was sweet, but is it really the cream of the crop? Any international riders here care to share on the subject of Japan snow quality. Link to post Share on other sites
squidgy 0 Posted January 17, 2002 Share Posted January 17, 2002 In my - limited - experience, Japan gets a huge amount of snow. I think someone was talking about this in another thread. Quality? In Hokkaido etc, up with the best. I have seen some amazingly bad conditions though in regions around Gunma, but that was maybe just timing. Link to post Share on other sites
linda! 0 Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Loads of snow yes. Problem is - as with another thread on here - that the terrain doesn't hold up. Well, I don't think so, do you? But hey, we are in Japan. Amazing choice. Lets skiing with us. Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Just read the new Chairman article on the site and it's interesting read, especially on this subject.... http://www.skijapanguide.com/2002/features/chairman-17.html Good one! Lots of dumping of rain going on right now, hey? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 What I experienced in Hokkaido in early January was without doubt the BEST snow I have ever riden - including Canada, Europe, NZ. Awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 Well at least we have better snow than NZ right now Link to post Share on other sites
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