SerreChe 2 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 If anybody this season is looking to ride / is used to riding BC in the following areas: * Tenjin * Charmant and is looking for somebody to tag along (in the right conditions), please give me a shout. On most week-ends I will most likely not have access to the net. Looks like at least a couple of weeks may be needed to start contemplating either areas, but it is good to start thinking about the planning anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I have never heard of Charmant SerreChe, where is that one? Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 Veronica, it is kind of close to Myoko-kogen, but on the ocean side of the Hiuchi (spelling) mountain range. Small spot, was mentionned by somebody in one of the earlier threads I saw, Muika-san maybe. Been wanting to go there for a while, looking to discover new areas, and I like small quiet spot off the beaten track. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I'd really like to check Charmant out, I saw the same thread SC and might try to get there if I can rustle up a crew. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Yes, I might be up for it, it sounds like it is worth a visit this season. Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Indo, Muika, great! 3 sounds like a crew already. Let's keep an eye on the condtions and try to plan something later on in the season. I will try to see if I can find somebody with local knowledge to join us which would be really helpful. I will start planning on how to get there, etc... Muika, how far from Yuzawa is Muikamachi? We may be able to car-pool. Funny thing is I was expecting more interest for Tenjin from people since it is a lot more well-known (although there is a bit of fear factor there). Great to find people interested in checking the same places anyway. Hope to catch-up soon this season guys. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 About 20 minutes by car SerreChe. Anyway I'm probably going to be away the next 4 or 5 days, so speak after new year. You might get more of a Tenjin response when everyones back after ny. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 charmant is striking distance for me so I'd be interested too Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Have you ever been there Kuma? Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Muika, if on the way from Yuzawa, can pick you up then. Hope get some interest going for Tenjin as well after ny. Oh Kuma, you're in then. Good stuff. Looking fwd to meeting all of you. Will keep an eye on the conditions over the next few weeks and will try to pick an auspicious time. Link to post Share on other sites
boardbaka 3 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I'd be keen Arnaud for some groomers if you get the hard plate set up on the tanker! Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Charmant the ski field is not steep, but is a great little place. Its the friendliest gelende I've been to by absolutely miles. They basically stopped grooming a few years ago. It sounds like they had a bit of bother with bureaucrats when Nou became part of Itoigawa, but I think it all got sorted in the end. Daisuke Sasaki was once pointed out to me when we were there. You can get there in about 100 minutes from Hakuba. Its basically behind (i.e., west of) Arai and gets Arai levels of snow. There is a lot of bc above the ski hill. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Indosnm: Have you ever been there Kuma? no, but my friends always went there to ride pipe. I think they've stopped making it though. Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 BoardBaka, I will weight my Tanker with lead and put the hard plates on. Just kidding m8, looking for some pow, so will stay with the soft bindings. Sounds like ur a bit a carver though. Interesting Mr W, thanks. Yes, does not look too steep but sounds like a relaxing little place. Looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I might also be up for it. I'm in Niigata so a bit out of the way for you guys but I could either meet you there or get picked up on the way. It is a fun little place, sounds like this year more fun as well. Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 Ok Joshnii, will keep you posted as well once we get closer to the right conditions/timing. Depending on where in Niigata you are we may be able to pick you up on the way. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 I'm actually quite near the center. To the north of Niigata Nishi IC anyway. A bit out of your way if you are going down there. Anyway keep me posted! Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted December 30, 2006 Author Share Posted December 30, 2006 I'll have to check out where your neck of the woods is Joshnii. Will keep you posted. I'm off the net 'til the 10th, Best for 2007 to all of SJ! Link to post Share on other sites
snowboarding-sam 0 Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 You too. have a good one and everyone! Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted January 12, 2007 Author Share Posted January 12, 2007 Cheers SS. Gents, have uploaded a couple of Charmant pics in SJ. Does not look that flat to me... Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Quote: Originally posted by SerreChe: Cheers SS. Gents, have uploaded a couple of Charmant pics in SJ. Does not look that flat to me... Nobody said is was "flat". I said it was "not steep". I would never call a ski resort "flat". I think its kind of stupid. Charmant Hiuchi is top left in this topo. I've been there four or five times in total. You can have a great laugh there, but if Niseko is "flat" (this forum's word, not mine) then so is Charmant Hiuchi. You can't have it both ways! http://watchizu.gsi.go.jp/watchizu.aspx?id=55383055&slidex=0&slidey=0 While Charmant is to be commended for opening all of their terrain, I don't think most of it is steep enough to carry a major avalanche threat. This is probably why they open it. Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted January 12, 2007 Author Share Posted January 12, 2007 Mr W, I was not criticizing your comment about flatness there, just said it did not look "that flat" which I guess is kinda similar to "not steep" Anyway, just semantics, no biggy. Thanks for the topo, it is great ! Somehow I still think you can get more steepness in the Charmant BC if you know where to go whereas it sounds impossible at Niseko. Just the mountain to the right off the parking lot when looking uphill is steeper than anything you can get at the big N I believe. Anyway, not trying to compare both spots nor to revive the big N "is flat" thread. Mr W, would you happen to know somebody able to guide in the Charmant BC by any chance? Link to post Share on other sites
woywoy 0 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 I am keen too Serre. When are you planning to go? Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Not sure NPM. Trying to find somebody who knows the BC there and then find a date to go. Since as of the latest I may be out of Japan for most of Feb, I am not sure exactly when, but I would like to get the ground work ready first. Will keep you posted. Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Please do I'm interested. Not an expert on the place at all but would like to go. Link to post Share on other sites
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