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Business Trip to Hokkaido - Need Resort Advice
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Does anyone have advice of a lift served area close to Sapporo? There seems to be many options so I would like to make the best use of my time and choose wisely. I'm thinking what's best for snow, expert terrain, and logistically not too difficult given the short window that I have.
I have not decided yet whether to drag my gear or just rent. I skied on Honshu about 11 years ago and rented gear and, regardless of the so-so equipment, was completely blown away by the mountains, snow, and wonderful people.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
James
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Kiroro Is about 1 and half from central Sapporo. It has some decent outside the rope terrain -- but you've have to file a plan with the ski patrol and check back in at the end of the day -- and they actually have ski patrol people at the gates.
Niseko is 2 and half hours from Sapporo -- a bit shorter if you take the toll road (which will run $40+ in tolls) Outside the rope line is through unmanned gates with noticed about how much you will be charged for rescue. I had a very enjoyable sidecountry tours from the top of the Hanazono single chair and hiking to the top of the mountain( Annapuri ) and then skiing the north side and winding around clockwise back to the base. We also found good skiing of gates 7 and 8 at the Niseko Annapuri resort.
HTH
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Dead soundtrack....how fitting for a skiing road trip.
At this point, since I'll be staying in Sapporo, it looks like Sapporo Teine is going to be my best bet for quick access skiing. I think I'll rent instead of hauling my gear for such a short stay. If the stars align and I'm in powder, that will be a definite bonus. I'm also looking at this as a company paid recon for a future trip with friends!
James
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Thanks for the great advice and vids!! Love the Heavy Metal /
Dead soundtrack....how fitting for a skiing road trip.
At this point, since I'll be staying in Sapporo, it looks like Sapporo Teine is going to be my best bet for quick access skiing. I think I'll rent instead of hauling my gear for such a short stay. If the stars align and I'm in powder, that will be a definite bonus. I'm also looking at this as a company paid recon for a future trip with friends!
James
At least bring your boots!
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After Japan, my next business trip is back to Switzerland so hope to hit Engelberg again this year.
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