Skiing in Hokkaido

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Skiing in Hokkaido

Post by slinky » 14th Feb, '13, 12:27

Anyone done a ski trip to Hokkaido? We're looking at late Dec this year and I need to know general snow conditions like is it powdery or wet and icy, etc.? I ask mainly to figure out what kind of gear we will need. From what I can tell, annual average temps for that time of year don't look too awfully cold, but obviously cold enough for snow.

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Re: Skiing in Hokkaido

Post by baloo » 14th Feb, '13, 13:46

I've been a couple of times but it was in Jan or Feb.

Powder, powder and more powder. No slush,no ice. Some of the best snow I've ever skiied on.
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Re: Skiing in Hokkaido

Post by slinky » 14th Feb, '13, 14:01

Thanks, baloo! Looking at what type of coats, etc. to buy while they are currently on sale in the US.

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Re: Skiing in Hokkaido

Post by Fat Bob » 14th Feb, '13, 15:30

Aren't most of the Japanese ski fields on the bottom end of Siberian winds/weather? Hence: good snow, cold temperatures, not many blue sky days?

However, only have been told that, not sure if it's true. I may be going next CNY as it's close to Shanghai!:D
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Re: Skiing in Hokkaido

Post by Calatrava » 19th Feb, '13, 11:01

Try Jan. If you go in Dec, you might not get good powder. The temperatures are about -3 avg? I think thermal wear should be sufficient.
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Re: Skiing in Hokkaido

Post by jessang » 25th May, '13, 02:03

agreed, my bro went in Jan to niseko and said it was really good then, nice cover of powder. would love to go but need to save up $$, haiz..

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