advantyper 0 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Hi All Newbie here, some friends and I are planning a trip to Hokkaido in end of Feb 2006 - early march 2006. I only read good stuff bout Niseko, so thinking about that resort. Do any member have any suggestion for other resort in Hokkaido? Prefer a resort/ mountain with more native then foreigners. Not too expensive if possible. Any suggestion welcome! Tks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites
sakebomb 0 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Have a look here there is an extensive list of resorts in Hokkaido with plenty of info and reviews! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Best place to snowboard in Feb. in Hokkaido? I heard last year that all snowboarding places were going to be banned so maybe you should try Zao up in Yamagata??? Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by advantyper: Hi All Prefer a resort/ mountain with more native then foreigners. You may want to do a little more research if this is what you are looking for Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by Toque: Quote: Originally posted by advantyper: Hi All Prefer a resort/ mountain with more native then foreigners. You may want to do a little more research if this is what you are looking for Especially since Niseko has been taken over by Ozzies, i.e., foreigners Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 tomamu might be ok but really there are a ton of spots near sapporo that you could easily go to. Link to post Share on other sites
advantyper 0 Posted June 10, 2005 Author Share Posted June 10, 2005 Yamakashi, I hope you are joking about snowboarder being banned.. That would really suck. I don't mind if there are foreigners, but not to much, going there to experience the culture and people as well. So if there are foreigners running the place, sort of kill the purpose you know. the only resorts I been to so far is ones in Oregon and Whistler. haven't snowboard oversea yet, so I thought it'll be fun to try it out in Japan. I'll look into Zao and Tomamu, tks for everyone's advice. Good thing my trip isn't till next year, got more time to replan. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 There are way more Japanese people at Niseko than foreigners advantyper. Just that for a Japanese experience Niseko might not be the place. It is very popular with the Australian crowd. You will still have a good time if you go there I hope but it might not be what you're looking for. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 something like 15000 plus auzzies this year with trips booking out already for next year already look for at least 20000 next season. Any after hours hang-out will be crawling with westerners for sure. Niseko does get powder but you cant sleep in these days, and still get the best of the goods. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 If this is your first trip to Japan Niseko might be nice as some people find the Japanese experience a little overwelming at first. And it might be nice to have a few western ammenities Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 That is true. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 advantyper, yeah, sorry, wuz just takin the piss bout snowboarders being banned up in Hokkaido. Some resorts here do have skiers only areas but those are just a few of the exceptions. The only place I want to go more than any other resort is back to Nozawa Onsen and try over at Myoko too - if that helps with some more suggestions. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 cb nozawa can be haunting at times. Next time you should be fine. Ill take you into some perfect chutes next time. Condition one you must use your big 105s. Condition 2 if you cream your pants you buy beers the whole night. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 I wont cream my pants cuz ive already had an intro into steep trees now; that and Ill, knock on wood again (i.e. my head) Ill be in really good shape for next season. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 I meant creaming your pants cause it will be the best line that you have ever done in your life. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by Fattwins: I meant creaming your pants cause it will be the best line that you have ever done in your life. I bought ya tons of beers last year cuz you pulled me outta da creek, beers for best line of my life sounds good. I wanna be on my Atomics for the season and then switch over to my launchers for spring. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 The lawn chairs need a good set of at binders and then you are set. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 yup, want some diamirs Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 sandy is selling some along with his skis. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 He is selling his entire setup? How much? Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Dan may be interested in the Fatskis and touring bindings Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Toque im still thinking and I asked him to give me a price first. He will not sell the skins with the package. Link to post Share on other sites
advantyper 0 Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 Wow...20,000+ Aussie... looks like is Niseko or Nagano... time for more research.. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Have you thought of other places in Hokkaido? There is more than just Niseko you know. Link to post Share on other sites
sava 0 Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 20k over a season isn't actually that much... 15k last year meant that you would travel with aussies about one in four times on the lifts, of course, that's still more than other places. Link to post Share on other sites
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