gamera 0 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Went to Sun-Alpine ski slope yesterday with guests from Oz. It was Wednesday (Mens' day ; ski pass 3,900yen --> 2,100 yen), so I expected a lot more people would be there but comfortably quiet. Looks like slopes are all for us maybe because we got there 8 a.m. I gave the guests from Oz a notice that an old man can never wait for others for long if they were late on time when the old man is going to play! So the young guests from Oz were already there when I went out. I'm a skier so just go where snow is groomed, but they are "YOUNG" snowboarders (almost children for me!) so they really like to get in powder. We all rode on lift on our way back from Kashimayari to Aokiko maybe because of some risk for avalanch. All courses were closed. It was big nice and long day coz we started at 8 a.m. I left there around 3 p.m. as I felt a bit difficulty at my left leg - felt getting tight. Went to an onsen close by to relax. They really like the Sun-Alpine, they say it's a lot quietter and enough powder for them. So if you could have enough time to spare, you should try there not only Happo, Goryu & 47. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 With a view like I'm surprised more people don't go there Even I'd like to cruise down that groomer Link to post Share on other sites
woywoy 0 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Looks like excellent groomers. Link to post Share on other sites
boardbaka 3 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Great photos Gamster !-Sumimasen is that every week wednesday (its a good price right ?) or just good luck? Link to post Share on other sites
fb_steve 0 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Do other resorts have discount days like this? (I'm cheap!) Link to post Share on other sites
number9 0 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I got a 2500 yen Sun Alpina one day lift ticket when I stayed at Alps Backpackers, other accomodations probably offer the same lift ticket discount. The resort is very wide without many long runs, but at that price with decent snow, I wasn't about to complain. Good for warming up on your first day in Hakuba. Link to post Share on other sites
Mudguts 0 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Some real good tree runs at Sun Alpina. It's a family orientated place so pretty much no one goes off piste. Well worth a day mission after a dump of snow for 2500 yen Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Many times taken a glance over at Sun Alpina on the way to Hakuba, it does look very pretty. Link to post Share on other sites
Dims 0 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 SUn Alpina has some great off-piste areas if you know where to go. The "holloywood run" at the end of the day is a highlight. Fantastic views of the lake there as well. Link to post Share on other sites
gamera 0 Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Boardbaka : Every Wednesday for men, every Friday for women. But if they are national holidays, perhaps it's exceptional then. Link to post Share on other sites
oo 1 Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I've never heard of a Mens Day before. Bravo! Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I'll have to give the place a go..... Link to post Share on other sites
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