olivermauss 0 Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I've heard the stories, been there once and was majorly dissapointed by the short steep section at the top and then the long flat ride back to the gondola. What gives? Do I give it another try? It Asahidake one of those "awesome on a blue sky, fresh dump day but crap on a cloudy/snowy day" mountains? TRying to sort out my boarding life in 2006 and would love to add some fresh lines to the repertoir... Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Are you talking about ski slopes or BC? Ski slopes there don't look good but Asahidake is the highest in Hokkaido, so it must be powder heaven in the BC. Tokachidake and Furanodake are also popular BC skiing mountains, aren't they? Link to post Share on other sites
olivermauss 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 Defo BC. Can anyone recomend guides up there? I've read some of the historic posts on the subject, but not too much info on where to go. I usually wnat to be pretty safe on my first excursion into new BC territory. Happy to pay "non-official" guides as well, if we can work something out... Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Today, Asahidake stands first place in the snow charts at 270cm. Where abouts is this mountain? Any one been recently? Link to post Share on other sites
dizzy 0 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 thursday. it's 30 mins. east of asahikawa in central hokkaido. would love to go up there sometime this year Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 dizzy thanks. Do you think it's worth a visit from Niseko? Link to post Share on other sites
Zaoman 0 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Thats a long way from Niseko isn't it? Nearer Furano to the east of Sapporo. Link to post Share on other sites
dizzy 0 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 definitely. for bc, you must have the right equipments/partner(s). but even on the courses there, it's sweet terrain Link to post Share on other sites
quattro 1 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Has to be at least 5 hours. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 mmmm, 5 hours? that's a no go for me then since I'm hotelling in Niseko. Too far away for a day trip. Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Definitely. If you were in Furano it would be much more realistic. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 today, Asahidake is at 260 and Furano at 100cm. Looks like a good alternative to Furano for those at Furano at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 its a mission from niseko. i can't remember how long it took us, but we did a spring trip there a few years ago and it took bloody ages. it's flaaaat at the bottom, but theres some sweet terrain at the top. Link to post Share on other sites
sunfun 0 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 It has been a few years since I lived in Hokkaido, but the trips up to Asahidake were ALWAYS worth it. It was always epic on the opening 2 or 3days. If the wind patterns are not in your favour you will have to head backside but be prepared with avy gear, a topo, and extra food as rout finding is impossible if it starts to puke. Another gem not too far from Asahidake is Kuro Dake. An old chair takes you 3/4 of the way up(the skiing up to here sucks), then you tour up to the top for some short but sweet turns. The top is steepish but it does flatten out quickly. Also tons of BC touring options backside, but again a nightmare to navigate in snowy conditions due to lack of trees. Enjoy Link to post Share on other sites
Curt 1 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Friend of mine is moving up to that area of Hokkaido. I am very much looking forward to visiting him asap. Sounds like a good area. I'd like to go to Furano as well. Link to post Share on other sites
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