merryJim 1 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 It was just on the news a few resorts complaining about the snow - too much of it and bad conditions so not that many people going out there. I suppose whatever there is always something to complain about. Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderpants 0 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Just like like farmers Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Apparently Arai closed for 2 days because of too much snow. But guess what, they will re-open for the week-end... Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Best to get a grip on all the snow on weekday rather than the weekend, don't you think? Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I think those days would normally have been fairly busy at Arai right, so they're probably not just just closing just for the laughs. Seems a lot of resorts are struggling with the snow. Link to post Share on other sites
daver 0 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 one must remember that although we all are loving this utterly bizarre start to the season, the majority of people and thus the majority of money, can't ski powder. (they probably can but have never tried and are frieghtened to do so.) it is hard at first. and, to the unaccustomed, a white out can be a terrifying experience. do you remember? and as a result, most people don't have a lot of fun in the big snow. thus the resorts have to work their asses to keep everything skiable for the average ticket buyer. you have to simpathize with them a little. now, skiers getting caught in an in bounds avalanche because the resort has zero real avi control programme is utterly unacceptable. thankfully no one was killed in that event and hopefully it is a wake up call to the resorts and government that an avalanche prevention programme is a good and important investment in time and money. Link to post Share on other sites
HoTRoD 2 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Got to admit, I'm not keen to go out yet in these conditions. Had a great day on NYD but I'm waiting for some decent weather to go out again. Link to post Share on other sites
FLOSS 0 Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I heard from a customer who is in whistler that they are getting slammed hard also.. She said 1.5 metres in 4 or 5 Days... Cats must be grooming like crazy... Cheers David Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Iwatake had a 90-minute powercut the other day. Imagine being stuck on a chairlift for 90 minutes. In addition to Arai, I heard Tenjin closed for a few days. The news has been full of road-closed, houses-collapsing, avalanche on road or on piste, army called out, people cut off type stories. On seeing them, some people decide not to go to the mountains. It's not exactly good for business. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Japanese news is kind of the same as US news except without all the killings and police chases But the media is always at the biggest disaster interviewing people Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 The reason why the news has been full of road-closed, houses-collapsing, avalanche on road or on piste, army called out, people cut off type stories is because those things are actually happening. Link to post Share on other sites
number9 0 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Disasters get more viewership and readership (and advertising money) rather than feel good stories. It's the same world over. Not good for snow resorts, but great for people who get to ride on the open slopes while not having to wait for lifts. Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Have a friend who lives about 1km outside of the zone that is cut off in Tsunan. Lucky boy. Curious how that stretch of road turned out so bad. Link to post Share on other sites
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