me jane 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Okay then, so is 8:30pm at Naka Meguro okay for everyone? Can you PM me your emails so I can send you a map to Mr Me Jane's bar? Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 It's cool you guys are putting so much work into coming to this party SnowConnection are you coming as well? I'd love to talk to you about spring time BC skiing Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Thank you for those information for us, SC. That onsen looks very nice, we can try it Sunday evening on the way back to Tokyo. I hope to see you at the party, SnowConnection! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 >He'll add on in the future? Kool. Nice to hear you're in love again CB. Ill explain the top part later... "love" is a strong word that I dont use lightly. Only dating her and I like her, thats enough for me Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 Im really looking forward to the Tokyo crew coming down Link to post Share on other sites
SnowConnection 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Toque, thank you for your invitation. I would like to join you. But, I already have appointment to go to Kagura with my friends on Jan 28. See you on the next time. Japan BC season will start from late March and late May mostly. If anyone will setup a meeting for planning BC tours for this spring season, I would like to attend. I will go skiing to Golden from Feb.8 thru 28, so Mar.11 around is nice for me. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Well as long as my foot heals alright I want to enter that race you were talking about at Tsugaike in April I think I can aim for dead last with my heavy AT gear Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 what race is that? Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 A Randonee race I'll look for the post that SnowConnection made back in the fall Here it is Tsugaike Randonee Race Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I/we will most likely come (let's say >90%) for a drink. Have to bring probably wife and kids. Will be 4 then. No food for us. See you! Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 My Sunday nite gig got switched to Monday. I'm still sorting out the cash side of things before making any final decisions. Link to post Share on other sites
sock_monkey 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 ok, change my 'dunno' to a 'yes' i'm gonna tag along with the Tokyo crew since they made a convincing sales pitch. i'm looking forward to meeting everyone. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 C'mon Sunrise!!! Ill buy ya coffee all night so you can be wired. BTW, my beer comment was me bein a smart@ss. I know you dont drink... Sweet sockmonkey Should be a good weekend! Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I don't drink coffee either I had assumed you wanted to buy those beers for yourself Actually. I'm not adverse to the odd drink when the mood strikes, I just don't do it very often. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by sunrise: My Sunday nite gig got switched to Monday. I'm still sorting out the cash side of things before making any final decisions. That sounds like a YES to me Link to post Share on other sites
SnowConnection 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 As far as BC races, JMA mt ski race is stronger athelete level while Myoko BC Ralley is more recreational. Myoko BC Ralley is open bi-yearly, then this year, and around March end. No web site. This is 2003.Mar.30 report by me. http://photos.yahoo.co.jp/myoko2003mov --> PUB --> 2003.03.Rally Gears are telemark & AT skis. I am not sure if snowboard is OK or not. Sure, we, Japanese welcom GAIJIN butai. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I had to vote a no to the party. My Dad has to pick that weekend of all weekends to come to Japan I will be putting him in the hands of my mother-in-law for the saturday though, so that I can come up and ride with you lot. What are the details for sat morning. When you decide please post it Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 >Actually. I'm not adverse to the odd drink when the mood strikes, I just don't do it very often. sweet, so you'll be feelin frisky Sat though eh?!?! Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I have also done both roots and definetly through Nagano is beter. me jane if your car doesnt have navigation I can provide you with that, PM me if you need a navi. Link to post Share on other sites
marnix 0 Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 If it is snowing, Nagano IC might be slower due to the higher altitude. The IC was closed for a tire check (just 1 cm of snow on the road). This took at least 30 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites
fjef 0 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 This is a bit off topic but scince I'm driving to Hakuba for the party... What's the deal with tires and 4X4 vehicles out there? I have good all season tires on my 4X4 Delica and I know how to drive in snow - but I've seen the tire chain scene as soon as there is an inch of snow and I've seen how badly people drive in snow in Japan. I have been told that you have to have snow tires and chains - but I think its just fine the way I'm set up now. In Canada I've gone through winters with summer radials in lots of snow and never had problems - do the police turn 4X4s around if you don't have chains? The more I ask about this the more I get confusing answers... Link to post Share on other sites
SnowConnection 0 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 As far as safety driving, snow tires (chains or studless tires) are neccessary when driving to a ski resort in Chuo/East/North Japan from Dec-mid thru April-mid. (Studded snow tires are prohibited in Japan.) 4WD may be wanted when driving at "narrow" roads in pensions (B&B's) area with speed. I've drove Ford Explore 4WD with normal tires in winter Canada, but I do not want it in winter Japan ski resorts. On my exprience, a 4WD car with studless snow tires is OK in winter Honshu areas except Shiga Kogen ski resort. So far, my 4WD car with studless carries chains from Jan thur Mar. Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 In the EU alps chains are by law required on many pass roads in winter. I don't know about Japan, but I think if I would drive in JP, and go for ski often I would probably buy a pair and have it on stand-by. Try them once on on a dry road. It can be a bit troublesome the first time. For a 4x4 chains go usually on the front tires.. For hill driving, the most dangerous part is downhill. That's when you want a good grip to stop in time. Last time in the Alps I had a Volvo XC and still got stuck in snow and had to be pulled out with a truck. One wonders what the logic is of a 4x4 with automatic, and no axle lock. Once you stand in a shallow ice hole you are stuck there. PS: I still would appreciate if somebody can post the "Tracks Bar" address in Japanese, or post a link with the japanese address. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I don't think you will have any problem with AWD and all terrain tyres, fjef, but if you have a pair of chains in the car, then all bases are covered. Dunno about Hakuba, but I'd guess it's like Yamagata. Everyone has AWD and plenty of practice, so even the mimsers don't often get stuck. Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Just a note: I would put the chains only on when required by law. It's a pain driving with them. Link to post Share on other sites
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