mattlucas 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Fattwins and I headed up into the Tateyama area this weekend in search of powder. We were not dissapointed. With about a metre base and 10-20 cm's fresh snow we were able to get some amazing early turns in the high alpine. Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Excellent. Did you camp out? Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 Tateyama station where you have to take a silly tram to another bus station higher up on the mountain. Just a tourist trap really. But have to take it if you park at this station. The clouds lifted to about 2800 metres so we were able to get some turns just below the ceiling. This pic is looking towards the main peak of Tateyama from just near the tenting area. The summit is quite rugged looking and still about 300 metres above what you can see. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Good you found the pics great little trip cant wait to hit it up again in april. gotta hit some of the bigger lines when we can see. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 camp yes Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 i figure we should bang a feature outta this one toque? Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Please do Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan.Com#2 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Sounds good, just jealous! (Just contact us if you want to get a feature up there.) Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 We skinned partway up this gully and then booted up to about half way up this gully. Snow was probably boot top or more as it collected in here. Very nice turns. These are pics of Toque (myself) skiing down after Fattwins got first tracks. Our 3rd run of the day. Myself booting up Just getting ready to ski I'm very happy after having an amazing run in nice powder Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 This was our second line of the day. A pretty good line although the light was really flat. Again myself skiing down. Fattwins went first on this one and just as I was getting ready to ski down this Japanese guy poached my line. Not cool at all. But all I had to do was traverse over 10 metres of so. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 So all these pictures are of me skiing. I have to get my film developed. I have lots of Fattwins skiing and a few camp shots. And then Fattwins has an entire role of throw away camera film complete with a picture of me peeing Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 Well if you want more details on this I have already put up a journal on my insider page. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan.Com#2 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 (By the way, some changes/improvements to the Journals on the site coming soon...just need a bit more time...) Link to post Share on other sites
montoya 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Great pics. Today gotta hit up the local temple and pray for some snow... Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I shouldve used my flash but the light was so flat I doubt that it would have helped much. Link to post Share on other sites
rossirider 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 you guys suck! Sorry, just jealous!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 If tateyama was open this weekend I would go back again for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
Ski Beaver 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Quote: Originally posted by Toque: camp shots. And then Fattwins has an entire role of throw away camera film complete with a picture of me peeing Yep, very camp. Nice pics! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 And toque reports he can see the mountains today. Too bad we didnt get clear blue sky but still a great time. alot of trust in that type of vis. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 sorry man today and tomorrow are freaking busy. I must be ready to do my crap at work. gt the vid done next I got to show that early childhood english is worth the effort for public education in osaka. STRESS SUCKS nice write up on the members side there man I dont think I can write i up better. I can put in a bit more of my thoughts and if you want sj slap it together for a feature? April opening day I feel a cold coming on already. Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderpants 0 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Thanks for sharing! your commitment is an inspiration ATB Thunder Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted December 1, 2004 Author Share Posted December 1, 2004 Our camp on the Murodo plain at just over 2500 metres. Whiteout conditions. It was a cozy night in the tent. Myself in the morning keeping warm with like 20 layers of clothing Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted December 1, 2004 Author Share Posted December 1, 2004 Fattwins skiing down our first line Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted December 1, 2004 Author Share Posted December 1, 2004 Fattwins getting ready to ski the second line and then skiing it Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted December 1, 2004 Author Share Posted December 1, 2004 Our 3rd line in the gully. Fattwins skiing. Link to post Share on other sites
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