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PacificRimJob
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Anyone living/planned trips to Japan this year?
Nov 23 2019 6:18PM
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VV.XTREME
Posts: 492 - Karma: 2,998
Is anyone leaving Niseko that is willing to sell me a szn pass lol. Will pay good dollar
Jan 6 2020 5:43PM
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MitchPee
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mattytruWe have a member of our crew who doesn't have epic pass who could use this. I'll PM.


A few other Qs...

When the season gets going, are people riding with a beacon shovel probe inbounds?

Anyone been to onsens with tattoos?


You should have avy gear if you’re going into avalanche terrain. If you don’t know what Avalanche terrain is probably don’t venture too far out of resort. In bounds is definitely fine but if you’re going through the gates avy gear isn’t mandatory (except mizu no sawa) but you should really have it and the know how to use it.

Onsens in the Niseko area are okay with tattoos for the most part but in rural Japan they are very much against them. Usually there will be a sign informing you, but not always. Also don’t bring alcohol inside them.
Jan 6 2020 6:43PM
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Cream_Sauce
Posts: 482 - Karma: 1,562
sharpskiIs anyone leaving Niseko that is willing to sell me a szn pass lol. Will pay good dollar


Just a warning to all the Niseko folks, if you're using passes that aren't yours, they have a camera at every rfid gate on every lift, and there are people inside the Hirafu gondola building watching and comparing the pictures. So if you want to use someones pass make sure to cover up with a balaclava
Jan 6 2020 8:04PM
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mattytru
Posts: 2788 - Karma: 5,618
Another question: travel insurance.

Did anyone get any sort of insurance for their trip? An ambulance only option seems like it might not be a bad idea...
Jan 8 2020 12:15PM
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LingerRobins
Posts: 9 - Karma: 39
Heading to Japan Jan 22-Feb 11, starting in Hakuba then heading north. Haven't booked accommodation yet planning to follow the snow and any suggestions. hmu if you wanna meet for on hill or touring or tips. Cheers!
Jan 8 2020 5:12PM
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VV.XTREME
Posts: 492 - Karma: 2,998
LingerRobinsHeading to Japan Jan 22-Feb 11, starting in Hakuba then heading north. Haven't booked accommodation yet planning to follow the snow and any suggestions. hmu if you wanna meet for on hill or touring or tips. Cheers!


Coming up to niseko area?
Jan 8 2020 5:49PM
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druseph33
Posts: 137 - Karma: 252
Anyone in Niseko trying to ride the next few days? (Edit: or Rusutsu?)

Also, anyone know if they rent avy gear? I brought my beacon, but forgot my shovel and probe like a fuckin moron.....

**This post was edited on Jan 8th 2020 at 9:06:23pm
Jan 8 2020 9:05PM
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StevensPassOG
Posts: 6 - Karma: 16
Headed over in February, what are the go to 7/11 snacks there. I've heard rave reviews but assuming they dont sell taquitos...
Jan 9 2020 6:03PM
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PacificRimJob
Posts: 24725 - Karma: 29,944
druseph33Anyone in Niseko trying to ride the next few days? (Edit: or Rusutsu?)

Also, anyone know if they rent avy gear? I brought my beacon, but forgot my shovel and probe like a fuckin moron.....

**This post was edited on Jan 8th 2020 at 9:06:23pm


Rhythm Summit & Toyru. Niseko Adventure Centre may as well..
Jan 9 2020 6:17PM
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Peacock
Posts: 68 - Karma: 761
https://vimeo.com/383866898

We shot this segment at Kiroro & Shimamaki Snowcats, PM me for info on locations if you're interested, we had a good time at both those spots. Staying in Otaru can be a good call to save some dough and you can even surf while you're there
Jan 9 2020 6:17PM
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PacificRimJob
Posts: 24725 - Karma: 29,944
StevensPassOGHeaded over in February, what are the go to 7/11 snacks there. I've heard rave reviews but assuming they dont sell taquitos...

Curry buns.
Jan 9 2020 6:17PM
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kzrstf
Posts: 2778 - Karma: 695
Peacockhttps://vimeo.com/383866898

We shot this segment at Kiroro & Shimamaki Snowcats, PM me for info on locations if you're interested, we had a good time at both those spots. Staying in Otaru can be a good call to save some dough and you can even surf while you're there


Amazing.

Me and two friends are gonna be in Niseko jan 18-31, if anyone knows some great backcountry/touring spots and wanna go ride hit me up!
Jan 11 2020 5:42PM
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LingerRobins
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sharpskiComing up to niseko area?


yea probs around 29th.
Jan 12 2020 12:33AM
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PacificRimJob
Posts: 24725 - Karma: 29,944
kzrstfAmazing.

Me and two friends are gonna be in Niseko jan 18-31, if anyone knows some great backcountry/touring spots and wanna go ride hit me up!

Get at me. I do.
Jan 12 2020 5:13AM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
Posts: 5980 - Karma: 8,175
Getting really drunk in Tokyo atm! This place is the sickest town on earth!!!
Jan 12 2020 6:03AM
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hazed
Posts: 6 - Karma: 16
Anyone in Hakuba at the moment? Heading there early next week and wondering which resorts have been best recently with the current snow situation. I’m making the assumption there’s no tree skiing open yet
Jan 14 2020 12:53AM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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whens_smokoAnyone in Hakuba at the moment? Heading there early next week and wondering which resorts have been best recently with the current snow situation. I’m making the assumption there’s no tree skiing open yet


No trees
happo one is the best resort atm
Jan 14 2020 1:00AM
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Emma_Watson
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Does anyone know of any good resources to get the beta on Hakuba side-country?
Jan 14 2020 11:01AM
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StevensPassOG
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HYP3R_REAL1TYGetting really drunk in Tokyo atm! This place is the sickest town on earth!!!


Where are the must hit spots?
Jan 21 2020 4:13PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
Posts: 5980 - Karma: 8,175
Emma_WatsonDoes anyone know of any good resources to get the beta on Hakuba side-country?


Mountain life JP. Pay attention to the forecasts. Ask locals in town
Jan 21 2020 5:20PM
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Cream_Sauce
Posts: 482 - Karma: 1,562
Over 1m forecast for East Hokkaido LETS FUCKING GOOO
Jan 29 2020 6:43AM
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VV.XTREME
Posts: 492 - Karma: 2,998
Yo Yo!. Been here a few weeks now and my accom ends in the next few days, does anyone have a spare bed to rent out for the remainder of the month! Would love to meet and hang with fellow ns'ers.
Feb 13 2020 5:10AM
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PacificRimJob
Posts: 24725 - Karma: 29,944
sharpskiYo Yo!. Been here a few weeks now and my accom ends in the next few days, does anyone have a spare bed to rent out for the remainder of the month! Would love to meet and hang with fellow ns'ers.

Would help if we knew where you were.
Feb 13 2020 5:16AM
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VV.XTREME
Posts: 492 - Karma: 2,998
Ah my bad, for some reason I assumed this thread was about niseko. So yeah, looking for housing in Hirafu/Kutchan
DingoSeanWould help if we knew where you were.
Feb 13 2020 6:52AM
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Price_Police
Posts: 444 - Karma: 1,786
Thinking about Hakuba early March. Which resort has the best spring park? Also if people wanna link up brethren let me know
Feb 15 2020 10:36PM
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Emma_Watson
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mattypeezusThinking about Hakuba early March. Which resort has the best spring park? Also if people wanna link up brethren let me know


Hakuba 47 has a pretty sizeable park with its own lift. Hakuba 47 shares a mountain with Goryu on the other face. If you're living in Echoland (aussie land) its a 10-15 minute walk to the lifts with a simple river crossing.

I heard Tsugaike has a good build for a park - thats about 30 minutes up the valley by bus.
Feb 17 2020 6:55PM
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Price_Police
Posts: 444 - Karma: 1,786
Great info, thank you! Leaning towards 47 right now so probably gonna find some accommodation near there
Emma_WatsonHakuba 47 has a pretty sizeable park with its own lift. Hakuba 47 shares a mountain with Goryu on the other face. If you're living in Echoland (aussie land) its a 10-15 minute walk to the lifts with a simple river crossing.

I heard Tsugaike has a good build for a park - thats about 30 minutes up the valley by bus.
Feb 19 2020 4:03AM
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