Japan 23/24 Season

[2Pole]

Very cool!

[2Pole]

Nice!

[beer30]

Good to hear from Stewy 30 ( I still may have your email somewhere). Looks like a whole Maggot herd in Niseko while we are there: Stewy30, Zdubs, Brian in SLC, Bobinch , Recreationpro ( International Ski Bum....), and ???

Looks like Jan 17, 18 and maybe start of 19th could be tour/BC days...Lets see what really happens....And plan accordingly.

I will be there as well. Unfortunately not any time to get out and ski with you all. Looking forward to getting deep!

[CascadeCrudSkier]

Fun mission on the Tanigawadake South face. Still a bit low tide on the exit but made for some good river crossing antics

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Nice, we're heading up there on Wednesday through Saturday. Looks like a blast!

[eSock]

Iwate region was unreal today. Glad the forecasted winds didn't mess things up and we got an amazing day lapping super deep, soft snow. So stoked.

[PeachesNCream]

Got in to hakuba this morning. Went to ski happo-one in this afternoon and majority of the mountain was closed. I’m assuming avi danger? Anyone have the scoop on what tomorrow looks like? Better to go to cortina or another resort? Stoked to be here


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[bobinch]

Nice, we're heading up there on Wednesday through Saturday. Looks like a blast!

That is sensational timing. They got 70cm in the last 24 hours ❄️

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[Brian in SLC]

Oh, let the sun beat down upon my face
And stars fill my dream

Ha ha...

[powholic]

I have rented an eye-wateringly expensive SUV next week for maximum flexibility, and will offer up the free spots to any of you hoodlums with beta on deep, fluffy pow spots.

ps make sure to read the T&C. I get to go first 🥳

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!

[Pinned]

I'm staying in Sapporo Feb 4-10. Planning to ski Kiroro, Kokusai, and maybe Teine as well. If anyone else is planning to be there that week, holler.

[muted reborn]

I'm staying in Sapporo Feb 4-10. Planning to ski Kiroro, Kokusai, and maybe Teine as well. If anyone else is planning to be there that week, holler.

I'm traveling Hokkaido with a friend the 1-7th, then he's leaving the the 8th and I will most likely head to Sapporo for a few days solo to ski those resorts too, before flying home. Teinie and Kokusai are on my list. I'd meet up for some laps.

[powholic]

Good to hear from Stewy 30 ( I still may have your email somewhere). Looks like a whole Maggot herd in Niseko while we are there: Stewy30, Zdubs, Brian in SLC, Bobinch , Recreationpro ( International Ski Bum....), and ???

Looks like Jan 17, 18 and maybe start of 19th could be tour/BC days...Lets see what really happens....And plan accordingly.

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!

[Pinned]

I'm traveling Hokkaido with a friend the 1-7th, then he's leaving the the 8th and I will most likely head to Sapporo for a few days solo to ski those resorts too, before flying home. Teinie and Kokusai are on my list. I'd meet up for some laps.

I'll PM you.

[bobinch]

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!

Can’t ditch this pair of maggots… tried to outrun them on the Volcano but they were smoking’ like red hot lava 🌋

[M_R]

Thanks for all the contributions in this thread, pulled the trigger on freakishly reasonable last minute accommodation in Niseko: skiing/touring with an Ikon Jan 23rd -28th, solo at first and then my wife joins me for the second half of the trip

First time here, will have a car, would love to tackle Yotei if a window opens up, although looking stormy next week, so may need to explore the area trailheads or close by resorts if Niseko ain’t spinning the alpine Room in car for 1 for sure maybe 2?? Reserved a Crosstrek, staying at the Annupuri base, if any mags with similar intentions are in the area and looking for a partner/ride hit, hit me up by dm for what’s app number

PSA, Airalo.com has a $9 10gb 30day Japan e-sim right now, used them before without issue in Turkey and Brazil…

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Thanks for all the contributions in this thread, pulled the trigger on freakishly reasonable last minute accommodation in Niseko: skiing/touring with an Ikon Jan 23rd -28th, solo at first and then my wife joins me for the second half of the trip

First time here, will have a car, would love to tackle Yotei if a window opens up, although looking stormy next week, so may need to explore the area trailheads or close by resorts if Niseko ain’t spinning the alpine Room in car for 1 for sure maybe 2?? Reserved a Crosstrek, staying at the Annupuri base, if any mags with similar intentions are in the area and looking for a partner/ride hit, hit me up by dm for what’s app number

PSA, Airalo.com has a $9 10gb 30day Japan e-sim right now, used them before without issue in Turkey and Brazil…

Curious about your last minute accommodations. I still haven't ruled out a last minute trip. I too have Ikon (base) so I get the 5 days at Niseko.

[possum]

Thanks for all the contributions in this thread, pulled the trigger on freakishly reasonable last minute accommodation in Niseko: skiing/touring with an Ikon Jan 23rd -28th, solo at first and then my wife joins me for the second half of the trip

First time here, will have a car, would love to tackle Yotei if a window opens up, although looking stormy next week, so may need to explore the area trailheads or close by resorts if Niseko ain’t spinning the alpine Room in car for 1 for sure maybe 2?? Reserved a Crosstrek, staying at the Annupuri base, if any mags with similar intentions are in the area and looking for a partner/ride hit, hit me up by dm for what’s app number

PSA, Airalo.com has a $9 10gb 30day Japan e-sim right now, used them before without issue in Turkey and Brazil…

I’ll be in Niseko (Hirafu) next week, I’ll be solo-ish the 25 and/or 26.

Let’s talk

[jtran10]

Looks like a rain event in Iwate and south? Hopefully snow will return soon for those of you over there. Had a rain event about 3 days before we arrived last January and conditions were all time within a few days later.

[mattrwills]

Does anyone know if there is a ski shop in Furano that sells skins? Not too picky just need something (and would prefer not going to Asahikawa).

[wankel7]

Super helpful...thanks! Any idea where to get the map stateside (amazon has it sold out)?

Lift served backcountry with a side trip to an onsen? Sign me up! Two weeks out...

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[bobinch]

Ramen-- it's fucking famous and delicious. Locals have their favorite spots and make a Sunday afternoon of it. Somebody is way out of his element here.

Tattoos. I still get asked to leave onsens. And I've got stupid biker/tribal tats. Wear a surfing shirt. Done. It's quite common at onsens and indoor pools. Nobody is going to confuse you for Yakuza but some elders do think tattoos are dirty so they complain. Also, don't be scared of Yakuza. That's just an out-dated term that now translates to dodgy businessman.

Spend money for high-end restaurants when you're in Tokyo, or anywhere for that matter. Expensive restaurants in JP are mind-blowing. And so are the old ones. I have two friends who are heirs to hotel and sweet shops that go back 17 or 12 generations, respectively. Both of them try really hard to maintain original recipes. Old is legit here. "Your recipes are older than my home country." So when a local recommends some old place, go. And because of that-- ask. Ask your hotel where the old, famous, legendary family restaurant is. That doesn't mean it's expensive. It might just be soba. But it'll be dope.

Anyone passing through rural Yamagata in Tohoku can hit me up via PM. I'll make a reservation somewhere for you depending on what food you want.

In regards to police-- they will make you famous for all the wrong reasons. It's why this country is so peaceful.

And don't look monkeys in the eye in the wild. The chill ones in the onsens being gawked at by foreigners are fine. But the pack in the wild, just move on by. And if you're in a forest with no tracks- shut up, stop talking. If you're quiet enough you'll likely scare up a rabbit or a kamoshika (a goat-like deer, a serrow). And because they'll be scared, they'll run downhill, where you're going. So if you're lucky, you'll get to ski with a rabbit. That's fun shit.

And wax your fucking skis. Nothing worse than someone on their expensive-ass trip to JP while not understanding that 4-5% water-content snow is staticky and squeaky slow. Yeah, it's blower. It's a windstorm of static-filled needles that want to grab on to your every being. Dry bases might as well be covered in mohair.

Also try balance a coin on the shelf by the window in the shinkansen while you're traveling 125mph. That's always a fun, shocking representation of cool technology.

Tokyo & ski resort towns are both a wicked contrast between modern and old. Don't overlook the old.

What this guy said ⬆️ and @MikePow’s Kiroro tip 😉

[MakersTeleMark]

Beware of the punani lurking around the pow stashes.

[Ver iz ze money LePowski?]

Does anyone know if there is a ski shop in Furano that sells skins? Not too picky just need something (and would prefer not going to Asahikawa).

Whiteroom is probably your best bet. Maybe Summit.


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[bobinch]

Ask Jack. Nice guy