powderkeg 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 HI All, heading to Hakuba for the 1st time, end of Dec, with 2 mates(by car) staying at Hakuba Alps Backpackers. Wondering, do any of the near resorts support 3-4day passes.? Cheers. powderkeg... Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Id suggest not gettin a 3-4 day pass so you have the option of trying different resorts. You wont really save money anyways... Link to post Share on other sites
powderkeg 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 yeah, u probably right, eh..tnx.. powderkeg... Link to post Share on other sites
number9 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Hmm.. I was planning of going up to Hakuba for 3 days in the new year, but yeah it's not much of a saving eh. 47&Goryu's pass is 4500/8000/11000 yen (1/2/3 day) Happo-One's pass is 4600/8500/12000 yen. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 go resort hopping and try a few is what Id say Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 sun alpina has a cheap package Link to post Share on other sites
sava 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Get Yama and me to create a distraction (see thread about fights). Then sneak onto the lift, problem solved. Link to post Share on other sites
gamera 0 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Powderkeg and number9, Make sure ski passes are anyway no refund once when you start using one. So if you get a 3 day pass, it's no refund even if you got injured at the first day. You'd better not pay attention so much on the 'cheaper way' part if you don't mind me advicing. And it's a busiest time if it's around new year's day so you can't save so much. Try some ski/snowboard equipment shops or combini they might have some vouchers for ski passes like 4700 yen for a 1 day pass plus lunch equivalent for 1000 yen. Still around new year's day might be 'exceptions' though. Link to post Share on other sites
dave rave 0 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 new years not the best time to go! 2nd week in january is the best. Go to the resorts home page directly you can book packages that include room 2 meals & lift ticket & sometimes even a lunch coupon. for around 7,000 to 9,000 yen a day you cant piece meal it cheaper yourself. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Yeah but you can then sell that pass to someone else in the parking lot if you get hurt. Link to post Share on other sites
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