DJKoo 0 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I was talking to some friends over the last few days and quite a few didn't go snowboard yet because of the weather and snow conditions (like, too much). Also read in newspaper about some resort saying numbers are low and they say because of conditions. Some people here not go because of like that? I'm going Yamagata this weekend for a few, going to some work as well Link to post Share on other sites
intr0 0 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 whats wrong with these people Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 How about these for starters: - they don't like skiing when they will be frozen in blizzard conditions; - they don't enjoy skiing when they can't see more than 1 meter in front of themselves; - they don't enjoy skiing when they feel it might be dangerous. Feel free to change skiing to snowboarding in those. I'm not one of the above of course, just I can understand why some people might not be keen just now. Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 hahaha snow, snow and MORE snow = pooooooowder baby and ski patrol visibility at zero, it doesn't get better than this, lovin it. intro, agreed - what indeed is wrong with these people?? the crew in hakuba (fattwins et al) - we are having a wild time on the mountain just now. but hey if people are not lovin it, well MORE powder for us, which is fine by me. seeeee you on the mountain... maybe. Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 families, beginners, older people...many would not enjoy the current conditions. SKI for once is right, not everyone is a powderhound, we are the small minority. Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Agreed. I went out on the 3rd at 47 and it was pretty tough conditions even for a powder munter like myself. This is partly to do with the fact that it was only my 2nd day out this year, and that I should've waxed up the board properly, but it was still hard conditions. Nothing wrong with that, I usually thrive on it, but it isn't great for the majority of punters. It's a shame that the great snow won't necessarilly be a good thing for resort profitability. Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Davo: I went out on the 3rd at 47 and it was pretty tough conditions even for a powder munter like myself. yeah, it was bad enough that you went and bought a neckwarmer at the shop at the top of the gondola Link to post Share on other sites
number9 0 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 People also worry about driving conditions. Had tons of fun in Nozawa powder over the weekend though because of these people not showing up, even had sunshine and groomed runs today! Link to post Share on other sites
krotch 0 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Well, there is the higher chances of avalanches. So far, I've only heard of 12 ppl getting buried this year. Zero fatalities for that one, just injuries. Me...I didn't even think of the "Ski patrol - zero visibility". Man, that just opened up a lot of options. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I kept laughing on the lifts when the J-men and their tiny@ss carving skis were bitching about having that much snow More powder for us Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 http://www.snowjapanforums.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/6331.html according to the Yomiuri in this new thread, the people have been staying away in droves Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan#Andrew 6 Posted January 10, 2006 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted January 10, 2006 The slopes have certainly been very quiet here in Yuzawa for the most part - even on these holiday weekends. All the resorts here we have spoken to are reporting low numbers so far. Link to post Share on other sites
krotch 0 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I must say, it sucks that the businesses are losing customers over the snow. It's an extremely good amount too, but oh well. More for the outgoing boarder. I do wish I had a longer and wider board though. I'm riding a 151, but a 156 would be nicer. Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Seems it's the businesses own fault. Was supposed to go to Naeba tonight but my friends got worried about the snow and decided to call the hotel to check on the conditions. Hotel (Naeba Prince) told them the snow was really dangerous, recommended that we don't go and said there would be no cancellation charges! Predictably my friends all pulled out so now I have two days off and no snow plans! Gutted. Oh well..Going out with some non snow friends to get hammered tonight and gonna try to book a Gala Day trip by myself on Friday Link to post Share on other sites
Flash 0 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 That sounds strange that they would go to such lengths to disuade people from going! I had a friend go to Naeba on Monday and he said it was excellent - and far less busy than expected. Link to post Share on other sites
number9 0 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Naeba's probably still touchy from the recent on piste avalanche, but still.. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I'm going either there or Jokoku tomorrow if it isn't blizzarding and will report. Link to post Share on other sites
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