Anybody going skiing?
Dec 16, 2020 | 6:03 am
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Nah. Friend is working at a resort in Nagano. Says its packed and lots of people coughing in the cold. For me, not worth it. Will be skipping this year. Granted, I also skipped the last several years for completely unrelated reasons. 
At least wearing a mask while skiing would finally be a helpful application of such a garment other than the obvious one.
At least wearing a mask while skiing would finally be a helpful application of such a garment other than the obvious one.
Dec 16, 2020 | 7:57 am
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I'm planning to go on weekdays, but not for a few more weeks. I'm waiting for the initial rush to slow down and keep away from the crowds. I'm not too worried about the slopes, but I am worried about where the food is being served. Hopefully I can find a table far away from people where nobody else shows up.
Dec 16, 2020 | 9:21 pm
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180cm at base (top of gondola) Gala Yuzawa a week before Xmas. What a difference a year makes. Was gonna go ~27th of Dec last year, but no snow.
Unfortunately skiing in Jpn will not be on my agenda this season.
Keep us posted on how it is over there this winter.
I hear you. I've done skiing this month (America), but I'm staying away from cafeteria or bathroom for sure!
Unfortunately skiing in Jpn will not be on my agenda this season.
Keep us posted on how it is over there this winter.
I hear you. I've done skiing this month (America), but I'm staying away from cafeteria or bathroom for sure!
Dec 17, 2020 | 5:14 am
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Did Japan close ski resorts during the first half of the year for Covid-19-related reasons? Is there a chance that they will close the resorts there now or later this season? If so, what would they do when it comes to holders of season ski passes?
In Q3 or Q4 2019, I was looking forward to going to ski in Japan during Q1 2021; and so from then I had begun to look forward to grabbing a multiresort season ski pass in the US to milk for use at resorts in at least North America, Europe and Japan during Q4 2020, Q1 2021 and Q2 2021. But it won't be happening this season for me due to what Covid-19 means.
In Q3 or Q4 2019, I was looking forward to going to ski in Japan during Q1 2021; and so from then I had begun to look forward to grabbing a multiresort season ski pass in the US to milk for use at resorts in at least North America, Europe and Japan during Q4 2020, Q1 2021 and Q2 2021. But it won't be happening this season for me due to what Covid-19 means.
Dec 17, 2020 | 8:31 pm
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At least the places I kept my eye on stayed open.
I sure hope they remain open. Last season was just a brutal year for ski resorts from snowfall standpoint, esp in Honshu.
Ski resorts can only take so much hit.
Dec 18, 2020 | 1:06 am
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Dec 18, 2020 | 6:28 am
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Probably quicker skiing than driving;;
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55359771
Wow!
Regards
TBS
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55359771
Wow!
Regards
TBS
Dec 18, 2020 | 8:56 pm
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Actually, that was the reason given for it. Because of a relatively warmer winter up to this point, the waters of the Sea of Japan were about two degrees warmer than normal for this time of year, which is pretty significant for such a large body of water. So when the cold front came across, this temperature difference caused more percipitation to turn into snow, resulting in the unusually large quantity seen.
Dec 18, 2020 | 9:55 pm
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Actually, that was the reason given for it. Because of a relatively warmer winter up to this point, the waters of the Sea of Japan were about two degrees warmer than normal for this time of year, which is pretty significant for such a large body of water. So when the cold front came across, this temperature difference caused more percipitation to turn into snow, resulting in the unusually large quantity seen.
Dec 18, 2020 | 10:22 pm
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