bonanza brian 0 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 hey everyone, I just moved to asahikawa for the year and can't wait to see if this j-pow is as good as I've heard. people tell me that Kamui is the best place nearby. should I go for a season pass or just single tix? I also want to check out furano and any place where its steep and deep. I'm not much of a park rat... any asahikawans out there that want to meet up for a few send me a message! I'm Brian, grew up in Minnesota then lived in Boulder, CO for 6 years and have skiied all over the rockies but mostly stuck around the front range. Two southen hemisphere winters ago I was in Queenstown NZ which was awesome. so, give me some info! please... Link to post Share on other sites
dizzy 0 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Hi bonanza brian. the hokkaido climate is similar to CO so you should feel at home for the weather. those people are right, kamui links is great. furano doesn't live up to it's resort reputation for me for some reason, but i've heard there's some good bc terrain. also reccomend Canmore. both are excellent and fresh tracks can be had even on the weekends. and of course Asahidake i'd like to hear your opinion in the winter cause i think powder snow in japan is just as good if not better than snow in the san juan mts. people in the states don't believe me when i tell them that. (just as well, more powder for me!!) Link to post Share on other sites
r45 4 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Hi bonanza. Got some warm clothes for winter? I might be wanting to come and visit. Link to post Share on other sites
bonanza brian 0 Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 Well, I've been told by many people (but mostly Aussies) that Japan has the best pow in the world. I do find it hard to believe that it's better than the San Juans but it's one of those things that you just have to find out for yourself. I'll definitely update on which I like the most but it might have a lot to do with what kind of season we have... And r45, I've got about 40% of my gear here now, and I'm going home real quick for a friend's wedding on Dec. 9 when I'll get the rest. Thanks for the replies and for now we'll just have to watch videos and dream of those sweet, sweet snow flakes. let it snow let it snow let it snow! Link to post Share on other sites
dizzy 0 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 you'll see what i mean in eight to twelve weeks Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 The sad part is that the mountains are small over there. Link to post Share on other sites
bonanza brian 0 Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 yea, seemed like the vert wasn't too bad though? I thought I read 600 m or so? I don't need too much, 10 fresh turns on a steep face and I'll be happy. Link to post Share on other sites
dizzy 0 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 FT, you know Asahidake isn't bad. it tops out at 2290.3 a short hike up from the ropeway. but, yeah, that's the highest in hokkaido. more than the vertical per run, is the powder and the ambience. bonanza, you're in a great location--u can learn a lot about hokkaido history, and don't have to worry about summer humidity like us down in honshu. i lived in hokkaido for a year (after four in Boulder). most resorts in hokkaido have no lift lines at all. and the night skiing is great Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 2290 is kiddie stuff and that area although it retains snow well it averages less than 8meters of snow per season. Also with every other person not going to Niseko and now going to Kamuii, Asahi and kurodake then things might get tracked faster. Asahi and kurodake are mountains where you should ride with a beacon off trails. Furano has a nice horn that blows really loud! Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Quote: Furano has a nice horn that blows really loud! What? Do tell more! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 the famous horn of furano blows when they see you out of bounds Link to post Share on other sites
John Deere 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 That is bollocks FT....the horn used to blow, but has been retired. OOB is not permitted in Furano, but can be done if you are a little bit stealthy (not alot!). The good thing about Furano is that they don't let people ski OOB, so it lasts fresh for ages for those that do Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 My japanese friends say that it still blows nice and hard Link to post Share on other sites
kaiser soce 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Didnt blow this year when I was there. Link to post Share on other sites
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