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OT Skiiers/Snowboarders: Japan
Posted on 4/17/14 at 7:42 pm
Posted on 4/17/14 at 7:42 pm
So I have an opportunity to go shred the gnar in either the French/Swiss Alps or Japan next New Years.
While the Alps speak for themselves, I have never heard of Japan skiing but from what I've researched it looks pretty great.
Anybody ever done this? If so, do you have any recommendations?
TIA
While the Alps speak for themselves, I have never heard of Japan skiing but from what I've researched it looks pretty great.
Anybody ever done this? If so, do you have any recommendations?
TIA
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Posted on 4/17/14 at 7:48 pm to CaptainPanic
They've had the Winter Olympics there twice, so obviously there's sking to be had.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 7:49 pm to Jim Rockford
Sochi would argue with you.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 7:55 pm to CaptainPanic
Chamoniix
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Posted on 4/17/14 at 7:57 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
This is regarding Japan not France
Posted on 4/17/14 at 8:01 pm to CaptainPanic
Yeah I'm saying that Cham is better than anything you'd find in japan so you already know where to go 
Posted on 4/17/14 at 8:01 pm to CaptainPanic
Japan has INCREDIBLE skiing, and I've skied all Park City resorts, all over Colorado, Big Sky, and St Anton in Austria. If you're looking for powder, the only thing that touches St Anton is Japan.
Niseko is gonna be the closest to something like Park City/Breck where you've got a lot of everything, versatility for everyone.
If you are a hardcore skier who wants nothing but the best snow and off-piste, I've never been anywhere in the world that compares to Asahidake.
Niseko is gonna be the closest to something like Park City/Breck where you've got a lot of everything, versatility for everyone.
If you are a hardcore skier who wants nothing but the best snow and off-piste, I've never been anywhere in the world that compares to Asahidake.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 8:04 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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Yeah I'm saying that Cham is better than anything you'd find in japan so you already know where to go
It's not
Posted on 4/17/14 at 8:08 pm to FootballNostradamus
quote:This is where we were looking to go. I heard their powder and tree runs are unreal.
Niseko
How was the rest of the resort? Did they have good nightlife or other shite to do.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 8:12 pm to FootballNostradamus
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Japan has INCREDIBLE skiing
Japan is the most underrated ski place in the world.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 8:45 pm to CaptainPanic
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This is where we were looking to go. I heard their powder and tree runs are unreal.
If you really want to hit the trees and powder, checkout the cat skiing. You will find pristine snow and incredible bowls. It is a must for a day if you can afford it.
Cat Skiing
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How was the rest of the resort? Did they have good nightlife or other shite to do.
Really good night life. Niseko is getting really popular and it will be mobbed come NYE. If you're looking for somewhere with a lot of people to go out with, Niseko will definitley fit that bill.
The Japanese know how to party.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 8:51 pm to FootballNostradamus
Posted on 4/17/14 at 8:53 pm to CaptainPanic
Parts of Japan get some of the most snow in the world. Google Japanese snow road
This post was edited on 4/17/14 at 9:03 pm
Posted on 4/17/14 at 8:58 pm to CaptainPanic
Snowy Range in Laramie, WY
5 Star pow shredding
5 Star pow shredding
Posted on 4/17/14 at 9:08 pm to Spaulding Smails
Hmmm Europe, Japan, or Wyoming....
This could be tough
This could be tough
This post was edited on 4/17/14 at 9:09 pm
Posted on 4/17/14 at 9:11 pm to CaptainPanic
Check out the Warren Miller video(s) with Japanese skiing. I'm not sure about their steeps, but the trees look incredible.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 9:22 pm to BEATbama05
From what I've gathered
Alps> Japan for cliffs
But Japan>Alps for powder and tree runs.
Alps> Japan for cliffs
But Japan>Alps for powder and tree runs.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 9:23 pm to BEATbama05
Posted on 4/17/14 at 9:26 pm to BEATbama05
Posted on 4/17/14 at 9:32 pm to BEATbama05
Johnny Mosely has a tough job. I've always wondered if I lived in the Mountains instead of Shreveport, LA would I ever get burned out? However, if you're Mosely and not only getting to ski every world class an untouched mountain imaginable the journey alone is simply incredible.
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