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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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