iambenw 0 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Has anyone ever been down a closed non-lit piste during a nighter session with a headtorch or similar? I have a fairly powerful one from a Fuji climb, and was discussing with buddies what it would be like... I say fun. Advice/suggestions/ridicule for this idea please. Link to post Share on other sites
krotch 0 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Been during day, but never night. I'm sure it'd be loads of fun. Just remember to take snow shoes with you. Link to post Share on other sites
marnix 0 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 done it without torch on a cloudy night. So much fun, but go slow. On a clear night during fullmoon you could do it without a torch. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 I've been down a closed, non-lit golf course during a nighter session with a headtorch on a Dirtsurfer. I very nearly impaled myself on a sprinkler that I hadn't spotted on my reccy and the shock of that put me off doing it again. Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 yep, used to do it lots at hirafu. as long as its been dumping all night you should be fine. under the glow of the full moon you can see pretty much everything. Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I`ve done a run on Cypress near Vancouver called `Moons` during a full moon. Very nice. Link to post Share on other sites
powwwers 0 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 yes, have done it, and very recommend!! millenium new years @ Beaver Creek/Colorado. got the last lift to tha top and hiked to a hut. we all took some food and drink. beers, champagne, snacks and a cuppla jays. at midnight we watched tha fireworks from atop and celebrated tha new year. soonafter we rode down with miners lamps straped on. the descent was a bit dodgey- not sure if it was tha conditions or the `substance`. just be sure to take it easy and try and suss out tha course your gonna take beforehand. GREAT experience though if ya get a chance Link to post Share on other sites
Error404 0 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 That sounds awesome think I'd be a bit apprehensive at first. Not too keen on the idea of hiking up at night either. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Sounds like fun - I think I'd need someone experienced to take me. Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Morris Dancer 0 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I say fun as well. I might even try it this year if conditions are right. The few times I've been nighta though it's been rather icy. Link to post Share on other sites
DJKoo 0 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 That sounds sweet - would love to try it. Any particular places to recommend. Link to post Share on other sites
powwwers 0 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 it certainly was a memorable experience. I was fortunate enough to be staying with some instructors so they had access (read: keys) to a hut on the summit. the hike took less than 30min. the ride down was deff. a buzz. lots of peeps commented on how we were mad bcos we were gonna miss `countdown` to the millenium. but we had our own and didn`t miss any festivities whatsoever. we rode all the way down the mountain and straight to a bar a little after 12:30a.m.- complete in snowboard wear and partied til the wee hours. DJKoo, i recommend a mountain with snow on it ,,, but seriously, if ya get a chance to do it, go for it. i little preperation and you could do it anywhere. lol Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Niseko is great for it - have only done it there Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 You don't need a torch with med-high cloud cover at Niseko. The light from the open side reflects off the clouds and snow and is perfect for night powder runs. Def the best time I have ever had on a mtn after dark. mmmmmm Link to post Share on other sites
DJKoo 0 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I might try it when I go this season. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 make sure you check the run first. a couple of years ago some pro snowboarders in Whistler were coming down in the dark after a special filming session and they ran into some metal cables strung across the run. They got messed up real bad. Link to post Share on other sites
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