Less crowds go North from CTS. Furano, Asahaidake. If going south Kiroro.

Niseko and Rusutsu not far off from LCC. Ikon and epic.

Moiwa sneaker quad fun.

Ran into Bobinch at Tokyo ticket counter. Gent gave me a lift to Niseko. Going touring this AM with recpro who’s been sensationally helpful. Good times. Maggots!

Glad we met at the JAL check in this AM. Greatly appreciate the ride to Niseko. Look forward to getting a few laps as well!

This arrived today. Appears useful. Online links are great too. Avy reports and routes along with onsens and local info. Solid $20 spent

Niseko Backcountry (Backcountry Ski Map)...

I’m most likely getting a private car night of 1/16 from CTS to Niseko. If by chance anyone is interested PM me. I land 19:15.

My brother is getting in that night right before you. I think he’s getting a taxi. PM me if interested in details.

I’ll be on that trip! 1/15 to 1/27. I get in later to
CTS and need a transport to Niseko.

Are there any buses later than 19:45? I can’t find one. I land at 19:15 and bus line says min 40 min...

I’m hearing Japan is still COVID closed for tourism. Outside of a package trip with an approved tour company.

How are you getting there in Jan or just expecting things to open up?

I’d buy binders separate if someone doesn’t want them.

Need to outfit 2 qty 2 year old girls and 1 qty 4 year old boy. Girls boots small as possible. Shoe sizes around 6. Boys are 8 to 9 size now so 27 mondo or slightly larger. Need boots binders and...

Haven’t used in two years. Original liners cooked once then I quickly switched to intuitions. Prob 30 days on. Boot 5 days on liners254994254996254998

292mm and it’s the 25 to 25.5 shell. 25...

Still have gear? Need to outfit 2 qty 2 year old girls and a 4 year old boy.

Fresh to the Midwest from the PNW, Portland specifically. Now reside in the flatness of the Twin Cities. Just bought my first paid of park skis at age 45 - should be painful. Still have my volcano...

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Good AT boots.

Also going through gear, anyone one these size 25 for their teenager or wife? I’ve got small feet. Liners are new, I used power wraps. Offer me a price.

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Hey Mags,
Been awhile since anything from me. Been getting my little ones in the snow which means less shred for me.

Big news, we are moving to Minnesota in a couple weeks. Getting the cousins...

Just landed in LAX from PDX with two pairs of skis and everything else up to 50# . They don't care <50#. Advise not packing your bourbon with skis.

surface hoar central - no offense to the ladies

Great day Sunday. Zach road his first chairlift! ...

One of the big issues is above Heather - where MHM can't bomb. I'm sure a mag has the photo's from a couple years ago when Wy'East released. It's a giant gully/trap zone that can get hit from many...

Ahhhh so nice to have new season thread start in Sept!

Switching from my bikini wax to ski wax!!!!

I'm so jealous! Land PDX 7:30. Didn't know I need to start planning business travel on fresh dumps. Sept?

Fucking beauty!!!

http://www.skimountaineer.com/MtnWebCams/Hood-MtnWebCams.html

snow from the lot up?

Helens call for Wednesday!!!!!

Oh, I should be - but deciding to camp withy son tonight for first time, in the backyard - SE Portland. Should be similar in adventure level.

I'm in for weekday...

Bringing my son up Sat for his first ski day, he's 2.5. Can't beat sun, pond skim, and binge drinking for your first ever day on the Hood. He's stoked!

Being an Portland skier - I wear the same Arcteryx gortex outfit I bought 8 years ago, including gloves. Very common to have wet turns on Hood. Never been damp except on way up due to breath...

Yep - yesterday was nice. fast was fast and surfy. Didn't make HRM until 2 but plenty of face shots near the trees. Knee feels better now.

Passed Skibowl at 2:45 and it was raining - kept...

I should not go skiing and let my knee heal
I should not go skiing and let my knee heal
I should not go skiing and let my knee heal
I should not go skiing and let my knee heal
I should not go...

1 of 10 reasons I'm not a pass holder any longer.

Be careful out there - snow and weather are in that change phase - it's March.

From NWAC
Recent Observations

Several contacts were made...

The bowls tonight at 3 is a great call - it's been awesome there this year. Sick family - dead legs - I'm a no go.

https://youtu.be/bl2E-jDqpQo

Mt Bailey last Thursday - sorry for bad angle's - constantly changing batteries with the cold. Awesome runs - great crew. Skied 7 out of 8 day in big time conditions...

Howdy,

Heading to Hood at some point tomorrow after my car get put back together. Subie Outback sunroof drains clogged and 2" or water inside - not good - completely stripped interior seats and...

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We rocked a minivan from Calgary airport out to Revy and back - big snow year. We had a triple switchback driveway that took two day of attempts before making it - otherwise it's just like Minnesota...

$385

Feb 23, we are 1 shy of the 5 needed to make the cat go.

CS - would love to hike with you someday soon. I've always eyed up that ridge - never seemed like enough snow but this must be the year for it. Do you ride away from the burn area?

FatKid - been...

SkiBowl doesn't get skied like the rest of Hood - always stashed to be had

Nothing against boarders at all - usually ride with a few regardless. Crazy how that became popular. We'll be down in Bend Tue through Sat so won't be bouncing back for a carpool. Sounds like a...

Mt. Bailey Cat Skiing

Yo - I've got 3 people on the waitlist for Feb 23. Min is 5 for the cat to roll. Might get a 4th but doubtful. It's myself, bro in law and bud from Chicago. Annual ski...

I always regret doubting Waze

I was - didn't even know nor care. I grew up in Minnesota so this was second nature.

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About elbow deep is SE Portland. Nice nighttime walk!

Mmmm, night session at ski Bowl might be in the menu for tomorrow. 3pm rope drop could be memorable. Might be grounds for divorce though

North facing - South facing on the last run exit back to Heather drainage. South was more wind loaded, fast, and fun. Could be a little more suspect.

Dug a 100cm pit. CT pass, 50cm down huge...

https://youtu.be/cFvA6QjOt2Y

Super delicious. Vid to follow.