□ Date: January 2014th (Fri) -1th (Sun), 24
□ Location: NISEKO GRAND HIRAFU
□ Sponsor: Studio Japanaho Co., Ltd.
□ Cooperation: SNOWBUM, NISEKO GRAND HIRAFU
This is the 26th SBN OFFLINE EDIT
This year too, it was held at the annual Niseko Grand Hirafu.
This tour, guided by staff who knows Niseko for 3 days, is different from the usual Hokkaido tour.
We want you to slide down as vast Niseko as possible, and we will focus on the time you can slide, leaving early in the morning and returning from the evening flight.
And have them enjoy it to the fullest.That is the biggest selling point of SBN's Hokkaido Niseko Tour.
Every time, it depends on the weather, but both repeaters and first-timers alike.
Of course, even with the participation of one person, it is a tour that can be said to have been fun at the end.
Why is it fun?Why is it okay to participate alone?Why doesn't the weather matter? !!
A little introduction to the contents of the tour.What was this year's tour like?
Play back together with you!
DAY1: 2014/1/24 Fri
At Haneda Airport this time, there was no collection happening, and we gathered smoothly.I will explain after this without delay and go to the boarding gate.
Greetings from repeaters, are you excited about your first participation?
However, I have talked with the participating staff in advance via FB and email.Take a photo lightly to blow away the tension w
However, everyone is friendly, so I feel nervous.
It's about an hour and a half flight to Hokkaido and Chitose Airport, and there are many people who are early in the morning, so I'd like to sleep slowly.
It arrived in no time.And as soon as I picked up my luggage, I went to the bus. * I was fluttering because the plane was a little late (laughs)
There are various things such as a two-hour bus trip to Niseko, eating rice balls bought at the airport, and some people in banquet mode immediately.
Is it the place where the snow condition outside the window is the most worrisome?At the roadside station where you stop by for a break, don't forget to give a lecture on what to eat!
Arrived in Niseko and changed clothes early at the pension to the slopes.Start the time like a roller coaster from here!
Joined with Takanori Nagata's "PLEASURE ASSOCIATES" who will guide Hirafu for XNUMX days on the slopes and divided into teams.
It's a solid team and a laid-back team, but I'm slipping here and there in search of the good points of the snow, so I think everyone is slipping hard after all.
After lightly cruising the slopes, the expedition starts!I couldn't worship Mt. Yotei because of the cloudy weather, but the snow was nice.
Experienced staff will guide you to places that you cannot tell just by looking at the course map.People who are new to Niseko and those who are not can enjoy it.
If the child who participated for the first time turned around with a great smile, "I'm going to slip like this ?!", I'm happy too.
I slid down until it got dark in the evening, and the time passed in no time.
When you return to the pension and take a rest, you can have a meal!One of the attractions is that it comes with dinner.It's a great amount and it's very delicious.It's really delicious to eat warm rice together.
This delicious rice is vital for a night session!So the first day is the only night game opportunity on the tour!
Of course, it is not compulsory, so you can decide whether or not to participate by looking at the snow conditions.If you don't go to a night game, you can relax at a nearby hot spring.
Night games glide in the lift area or gondola area called Center XNUMX.Skip it at super high speed to play a little time to the fullest!
The hot spring team seems to have been warming up while watching the night game from Hirafu-tei.
A day like a roller coaster is finally over ...?A petite drinking party was held in each room.
DAY2: 2014/1/25 Sat @ HIRAFU
Niseko Hirafu has a service called Early Morning, which allows you to slide 30 minutes earlier than normal business (500 yen separately).
I couldn't see the snowfall the day before, so it seems like everyone has a leisurely breakfast on this day.
On this day, as on the previous day, the team was divided into the Niseko Hirafu skiing team and the optional tour Moiwaside Country Tour team.
The start of the second day is from Center 4.There wasn't much snow on the previous day, but there are some!I believe that I will aim for the flower garden area that I could not go to yesterday.
Before that, I climbed the peak.I couldn't say that the weather was good, but the freshness after climbing remains the same.The scenery is ... a cloudy sky ... the spectacular scenery will be left until next year.
Start from the peak towards the flower garden area.It is a shooting on the way.It's a valuable experience because there aren't many opportunities to have your own slides taken!
Enjoy the flower garden area from the peak all morning and have lunch at HANAZONO 308, which has an exotic atmosphere.
It's a cafe with an atmosphere that makes you feel as if you've come to an overseas resort, and the menu is plentiful.
The staff recommends a big size hamburger.And you can also enjoy the crab ramen that is unique to Hokkaido.
After lunch, we will return to the Hirafu area from the Hanazono area.
Even on the way, I will move while shooting and at the end of the day, I will have delicious coffee at the coffee shop recommended by my guide Taka.
This coffee shop "MOUNTAIN KIOSK COFFEE" is the shop of professional snowboarder Hiroko Ihara, who opened this year.It will guide you to such a special spot.
DAY2: PARTY
After enjoying dinner at the pension together, it's time for a party.
Charter the cafeteria and have a party time together!It seems that you are interested in the many sponsorship items placed on the table in front of you.
For the time being, Mr. Taka, a slope guide, will also participate in the race, and on behalf of the participants, a toast with Mr. Nagako's greetings!
Everyone got excited with alcohol.After heating up at the T-shirt rock-paper-scissors tournament from Taka-san,
It's the beginning of a lottery where you can win luxurious prizes.Yes, this is also one of the attractions of the SBN tour!
Of course, everyone will win a gift!It also contains a lot of bags.
I was thrilled when my name was called, hit that person with that item, rock-paper-scissors, and exchanged. .. ..
The fun time goes by in a blink of an eye ... The party is also open.At the end, everyone took a commemorative group photo and finished.
There are many people who don't drink enough, so the second party started in the room.The long night continued.
DAY2: 2014/1/25 Sat @ MOIWA
The Moiwa optional tour was so popular that we had to make a reservation from the beginning of the reservation and wait for cancellation, probably because of the recent BC boom.
BC beginners don't have any equipment, but I want to try it!Of course, there are a lot of girls because it is a tour in response to the request.I'm not confident in slipping!There are also children.
However, the participants are motivated!But may I be worried?It is a guided tour that Moiwa's "NISEKO POWDER GUIDE" (www.nisekopowder.info) will support this aspect.
First, move to Moiwa by shuttle bus.Almost foreign skiers are waiting for the bus, and they are overcrowded.The Moiwa ski resort, which is about 15 minutes away from Hirafu, is a ski resort with two lifts, which is by no means large.Many of our customers are foreigners, so it feels like we're at a ski resort in a foreign country.
After arriving, I greeted Mr. Sasaki, the guide this time, in the lobby.I rented the equipment immediately and attached the beacon, so I'm nervous.The backpack contains a sonde and a shovel.
First, take the lift to the slopes.Just by carefully turning the groomed course with few people, you will feel refreshed.
After getting used to my feet, I finally went to the side country zone.Traverse (cross the slope of the mountain), remove the board and climb a little. .. ..
It was a world of superb views.The weather was nice, so I'm excited about the vast view overlooking the whole area and the open barn below.
The fact that it is sunny means that there is a risk of an avalanche.There is also a hole in the drop point.
But there, the guides on the front and back will teach you carefully and indicate the optimum line.How exhilarating it is to just slide as you wish.
It doesn't matter if you fall, everyone on the team cheers and pushes you.
There's a tense traverse line inside (although the guide called it a Disneyland roller coaster), but that's also fun.
Even if it's buried in the powder, I'm glad that a guide like a prince can help me.
Sometimes I get a little tired of the backpack and traverse that I'm not used to, but when I stand at a different point, I'm cheerfully attached to the vine and smile naturally.
Of course, thanks to the guide, I can enjoy Moiwa so much.We are grateful to the Niseko Powder Guide for taking a commemorative photo with a very satisfied smile.
Everyone seemed to be fine in the afternoon and enjoyed Moiwa still more.Of course, the cafe sweets after slipping are also of high quality, so you can't miss them!
It was a Moiwa BC tour that made me feel like "I want to revenge again next year!"
DAY3: 2013/1/26 Sun
Finally the last day.I think every time, but in a blink of an eye, it's really in a blink of an eye!
It is forecast that the weather will collapse from the afternoon on this day.I have to enjoy a little time to the fullest.Say goodbye to the owner of the pension, which looks good on the ten-gallon hat that will pick you up.
Divide into a relaxing shooting team and a solid exploration team, and enjoy the fluttering on the final day.
The view, Lloyds, 5 walls, hot springs, ... these are all the names of the points where you can slide.This is just a small part.There are still more points that I couldn't introduce this time.
If you remember, would you join the ranks of Niseko enthusiasts? !!It's a slope that I want to repeat that much.
When I got to the lunch menu of each restaurant, it was a wonderful Niseko freak (laugh) This time I was disappointed that King Bell Hutte's hot Godiva was gone. .. ..
On the final day, I wanted to slide down until I was satisfied, so the weather was getting rough and the snow was falling. .. ..
I wish the plane didn't fly!I don't think it was one or two people.The gliding time is over to prepare for the return while the back hair is pulled.
By the time I got on the bus, the snow was getting stronger.Can this go home?I really think.
I should have spent less time at the airport this time, but I decided to enjoy Chitose Airport due to a flight delay.
Haneda, Nagoya, and Kansai flights were delayed, but they all returned safely.There was a happening that the last train was out,
The deepened bond became a teamwork here and was unfortunately demonstrated, and all the participants were able to reach their homes.
We were able to conclude this SBN Niseko tour with everyone's smiles.
Thanks to all the participants.Thank you to everyone who really participated.
Could the SBN tour change your snowboarding life a bit?
I hope you will see this and would like to participate again next year.See you next year in Niseko!
text: HAL
SEE YOU
★ Mocchi
Thank you for your support.I'm sorry I'm moving on various arbitrary lines.Thank you very much.
I'm glad that I was able to develop the leftmost course of Moiwa and Miharu.
★ Chan
This was my first time to participate, but the staff and members were very friendly and I really enjoyed it! !!
I definitely wanted to participate in other tours and next year.
★ Micchan
I was very worried about participating alone this time, but when I participated,
Such anxiety immediately disappeared and I enjoyed it very much.
The staff, participants, and everyone are very kind and at home, and I definitely want to participate again next year.
I hope it hits the powder next year ...Thank you very much.
★ Shiori-chan
I am happy to have a lot of fun every time.It's a pity that it's time for the snow to return.
We look forward to your continued support as a place to meet people who can only meet once a year!
★ Mio-chan
At first, I was worried because the money was expensive (laughs)
However, I realized that it would take quite a while to go to the board in Hokkaido, so I decided to take the plunge because I wanted to change my mood.
It's difficult to make arrangements by myself, so I'm relieved if the tour has a veteran.
It's my first time in Hokkaido, so I don't know the snow quality, but I enjoyed the scale and atmosphere that is different from Shinshu.
The wide night game was comfortable to slip on with ants worth going!The peak experience is also exciting!
I didn't have much experience with tree runs and was scared, but it was a valuable experience and it was fun.
But if it was sunny, I wonder if I wanted to ski a lot on the slopes.
I was worried about my first participation, but I remember being relieved that Haru-san welcomed me with a smile (^ ^)
The staff, including Taku-kun, kindly took care of me, and everyone had a very nice atmosphere!very!
At the party, I thought it would be easy for everyone to talk about simple games, but it was fun.
It's a pity that I could get along a little more if I had one more day, but it was a tour that I would like to participate in again! !!
I am more satisfied than I expected ★ ☆ Thank you (≧ ∇ ≦)
★ Riko
It was really fun!Thank you very much.
I'm sorry to have you always love me.It's already 18, but lol.
Moiwa's guide and Mr. Nagata were the best!It was a lot of fun to skate with people I knew all about.
★ Daddy
It was fun for the 5th time.The snow was good at the end and I was relieved.
I will participate in Moiwa again next year.
The pension was delicious and nice.
★ Katchan
I participated alone.
It was a very satisfying tour because of the help of the staff and the kindness of the repeaters.
I would like to participate again next year.If you have other events or gliding, please call me.
★ Ko-chan
It was my first time to climb a peak or do a tree run,
Thanks to the staff and guides, I enjoyed it with peace of mind.
★ Shima-chan
Thank you for your hard work (● ・ ω ・) /
First of all, as a feeling before participating in the tour, since it is a tour that goes with a large number of people, is it a short time to skate?
Can't you get into the circle of talk?Is there really one participant?
Isn't it more enjoyable to go without taking a tour?
What if you pull everyone's legs?To be honest, I had that feeling.
Moreover, there is also one Tokai region participant ... lol
However.
When I arrived in Niseko, it was easy for me to talk to Mr. Yone, who has a good aura, first.
Even when it's time to skate, everyone is full of good people and desperate to get there.Very satisfied!I'm full! !!
Because it was divided into groups, I was able to change the pace of sliding according to my physical condition.
The skiing course is different every time because I can't usually go there.
Thank you to the staff and guides for the vastness of Niseko! !!It was really nice to be on the tour.
The run from the peak on the second day was a half-crying state with an indescribable feeling. .. ..
Peak, mash, traverse?
I was a beginner who heard it for the first time on this tour, but it seems that I am completely addicted to it.
Thank you for giving me such a valuable experience.
I was impressed to be in the Best 3 in my life.
I fell in love with Niseko.Maybe I'll go there again in March ...
Also, next year, I will invite my friends from the Tokai region to participate!This time, thank you very much! !! !!
