albit 0 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 hi my family and i are planning a trip to ski/snowboard japan around december/january. my wife is still coming to terms with how slippery snow is and panics as soon as she gets going. can any one recommend a ski place that has long, very gentle slopes that she would be able to try learning on as most of the beginners slopes we have tried so far (in canada)are too short or become too steep before she is able to get the hang of it. Link to post Share on other sites
YellowSnow 0 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Kusatsu It almost all greener slopes, it has one 8km run which is just 10degrees. But is ski only. If you want some fun use snowblades. There are probably reviews on snowjapan. http://www.kusatsu-kokusai.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
YellowSnow 0 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 my bad, actualy you can snowboard there. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 The beginner slopes on An'nupuri side of Niseko might be suitable. Check out the PDF version of trail map on this: http://www.niseko.ne.jp/en/map.html Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 There are some pretty consistently gentle runs at the bottom of Sahoro Resort in Hokkaido. There's a Club Med property there too if not venturing outside the comfort zone of English is a plus... Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by albit: hi my family and i are planning a trip to ski/snowboard japan around december/january. my wife is still coming to terms with how slippery snow is and panics as soon as she gets going. can any one recommend a ski place that has long, very gentle slopes that she would be able to try learning on as most of the beginners slopes we have tried so far (in canada)are too short or become too steep before she is able to get the hang of it. dude, take her to tsugaike kogen in Hakuba. The bottom area is flatter than Niseko. And it stays consistently flat with no crowds as the space is so wide open. It is perfect for beginners. Seriously very gentle slopes. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 good call actually spu Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Iwappara is good for beginners. Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Agree with db. Not only does Tsugaike have a long, very wide and gentle slope, it is also served by a many lifts so you don't have to worry about queues even on peak days. Link to post Share on other sites
quattro 1 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 spud So the truth comes out Hakuba is flatter then Niseko Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Hakuba has some lamer resort terrain than Niseko, no doubt. Its also got lots of good stuff as well (more than N) The bottom edge of Tsugaike Kogen in Hakuba is the flattest, tamest, most gentle, wide open, forgiving, all round hamster, beginner ski slopes I have ever seen anywhere. I actually taught myself to snowboard there over several weekends. And look what I became: an internet tosser! Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Just to pound this point to death, I remember a lot of really flat spots in Rusutsu, Kiroro and 3 Valleys, but they were so flat you came to a complete stop in some places and had to walk for a bit. That bit of Tsugaike is gentle but the inclination is enough to take you all the way down to the lift. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 off-topic, markie, you still want the skis yeah? Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 That's a yes, cb. Let me know when you have finalized your plans for that week so we can discuss what slopes to do on what days. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I agree with joshnii, the pick of the bunch in this area for beginners is Iwappara. Link to post Share on other sites
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