slashthepow 0 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Hey guys, A friend an I are booked in for two weeks riding in Furano. I've checked out the site and got some good info, was just wondering if you have any recommendations on favourite runs, places to eat, things to do? How much effort would it be to check out 1-2 of the nearby resorts during our two weeks? We thought about an overnight trip to Niseko to see exactly how commercial it is If anyone's keen to meet up for some runs that'd be cool too. Thanks for your help, Andy Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Just for information. Niseko is the biggest resort, terrain wise, in Hokkaido and is worth checking out. But you might also want to consider trying out Tomamu and Sahoro which are quite close to Furano, just for variety. Both of them are fairly small though and the only reason I suggested them is because the are in the Furano area. Link to post Share on other sites
kaiser soce 0 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I will be in Furano late jan/early feb.......what are your dates? Link to post Share on other sites
woywoy 0 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hook up with Chuck Olbery. There is an article about him and his BC tours/courses online. Check it out. Link to post Share on other sites
slashthepow 0 Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by halfmachine: I will be in Furano late jan/early feb.......what are your dates? We'll be there from the 14th to about the 27th, can't wait. If you're going to be around then send me an email as I don't think I have PM priveliges on here. Link to post Share on other sites
slashthepow 0 Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 Can anyone confirm/deny that ski patrol are a fair bit more strict than other resorts? Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to cause a ruckus and I ride with respect. However, being reprimanded for riding 1-2 metres off-piste when there are no barriers seems a little harsh (I've heard some stories) Link to post Share on other sites
sava 0 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 STP: my understanding is that they're pretty strict, for not as strict go to rusutsu or niseko. Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 NPM - you take one of Chucks courses? Link to post Share on other sites
kaiser soce 0 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by SlashThePow: Quote: Originally posted by halfmachine: I will be in Furano late jan/early feb.......what are your dates? We'll be there from the 14th to about the 27th, can't wait. If you're going to be around then send me an email as I don't think I have PM priveliges on here. Bummer....dates are off unfortunately. I will be arriving 27th. Link to post Share on other sites
slashthepow 0 Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 Bugger, that's our last day up the hill. No probs, it'll be good to compare notes afterwards. Where are you staying? We're at the North Country. Has anyone heard if the pipe is up and running yet? The official website says it will be available all season, but I haven't heard anything about it... Link to post Share on other sites
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