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Trip video of Appi Kogen.
Small selection of snowboard gear on display. Acoustic Rock is a Gentemstick dealer so you can put in your orders with them.
Good range of used snowboards. Great condition as Japanese boarders really look after their gear.
Great selection of snowboard gear with a powder focus from the likes of Libtech, Capita, GNU and Vans.
Trip report on Nizeko Moiwa.
Hardly anyone stayed for the night session. To be fair it had been snowing heavily non stop for the whole day. Everyone is probably resting up for tomorrow. Last day of the season so I was going to make the most of it.
The Zashiki lounge is a free rest area where you can chill. Next door is the Gala no Yu with indoor and outdoor onsen and childrens pool.
The slick looking Gravity Yuzawa shop had gear from Goldwin, Northface, Anon and Smith. A lot of the goods were discounted. They had their own branded tee shirts which would make good souvenirs.
Niigata specialty tare katsudon, which is deep fried pork cutlets dipped in a special sauce. Not a fan. Not sure why you would want to have soggy katsu.
Ishiuchi has 18 restaurants scattered throughout the resort. Pretty cool how there are yakiniku, ramen restaurants and izakayas mid-mountain.
Night skiing at Ishiuchi was awesome. This was one of the biggest days in Yuzawa. Whiteout conditions late afternoon, but when the lights finally flickered on you could see the the slope properly. Night ski is also included in your ticket. Well worth sticking it out in the freezing cold.
