Papasteeze Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 Nips and I are headed there for the Nippon Open in lieu of the US Open since they canceled slopestyle. http://nfo.jp/2009/english/ I always thought I would go to South America or New Zealand before Japan - but hey, why not! Flights are cheap now, nonstop out of Newark NJ Quote
toast21602 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 sick. let us know how that goes! Quote
Dan- Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 Thats so sick Rob. The riding there looks amazing. Quote
Schif Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 Awesome, just awesome. I'm really jealous, have a great time! Quote
Papasteeze Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Posted January 7, 2009 (edited) This is the first time in a long while that I am super stoked to be going on a ski trip. Don't get me wrong, I get stoked, its just this time I feel like a giggly kid! I owe pasr a ski report for sure on this one! edit: OH! I am hoping Sean Jordan is going to go tooo! Edited January 7, 2009 by Papasteeze Quote
snorovr Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 You looking for anyone to help with the room if I can get vacay and my knee works? Quote
Johnny Law Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 Sick ! Japan actually has some pretty killer pow, can' t wait to see the TR. Quote
Papasteeze Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Posted January 7, 2009 You looking for anyone to help with the room if I can get vacay and my knee works? We are staying right at the resort itself. http://www.hgp.co.jp/inf/Z00/hgp/ It's pricey... 15,000 yen per person, per day, includes breakfast and dinner - 2 per room. I don't want to take any chances on anything sketchy, so I am using the competition venues housing, shuttles, etc etc. But yeah, as I learn more about this whole trip, more options should appear. Quote
toast21602 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 i dislike you very much right now, Rob. this is bullshit. i hate my life. Quote
Dan- Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 We are staying right at the resort itself. http://www.hgp.co.jp/inf/Z00/hgp/ It's pricey... 15,000 yen per person, per day, includes breakfast and dinner - 2 per room. I don't want to take any chances on anything sketchy, so I am using the competition venues housing, shuttles, etc etc. But yeah, as I learn more about this whole trip, more options should appear. That equates to around 160 bucks a day. What are plane tickets running ya? Quote
Papasteeze Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Posted January 7, 2009 That equates to around 160 bucks a day. What are plane tickets running ya? $1026 Continental non-stop Newark to Tokyo in 14 hours. That seems like a good price. Before checking into flights, I was told to budget 12-1500 for the flight. The $160 is about $325 because of Double occupancy less 4 meals... I guess that puts the room errrrr closet value around $250 per night. It initially seemed really steep but finding anything else to save maaaaaybe a $100 a night wasn't working and then we would have to buy meals. Plus, all the athletes/media/coaches who are registering through the website are all put into the same area. Do it this way for the first time and know what to do differently the next? Quote
Dan- Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 $1026 Continental non-stop Newark to Tokyo in 14 hours. That seems like a good price. Before checking into flights, I was told to budget 12-1500 for the flight. The $160 is about $325 because of Double occupancy less 4 meals... I guess that puts the room errrrr closet value around $250 per night. It initially seemed really steep but finding anything else to save maaaaaybe a $100 a night wasn't working and then we would have to buy meals. Plus, all the athletes/media/coaches who are registering through the website are all put into the same area. Do it this way for the first time and know what to do differently the next? Yeah, i was saying 160 per person, per day. Thats not to bad. I looked at plane tickets to Japan a few months ago, I remember the flights being a bit higher, i think in that range you were told. So looks like you made out well. Quote
snorovr Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 Do it this way for the first time and know what to do differently the next? Yes please!!! Take notes and be observant. I will be grilling you upon your return. I'm thinking next year. That Continental flight is actually a good deal. I flew a similar route on the way to China in March. The plane on the way to China was an older 777 and sucked real big in terms of comfort and entertainment, but the way back we had a brand new one that had all kinds of media in the headrest and much comfier seats. The food and service was very good as compared to what modern domestic air travel has become post-9/11. Quote
Papasteeze Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) can't read Japanese.. so I took the picture from what appears to be the cheapest room Then I went to what appears to be dining. Sushi anyone? Dining area.. There appears to be 5 at this resort. and then after all of that, I found the english site on the resort.. finally. http://www.jkokusai.co.jp/pdf/eng.pdf Edited January 8, 2009 by Papasteeze Quote
Papasteeze Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Posted January 8, 2009 Is Nips in school anymore? This school district allows you to withdrawl kids and re-enroll them. As long as he continues to hold down A's and B's.... Quote
Papasteeze Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Posted January 13, 2009 http://www.snowjapan.com/e/resorts/resortdetail.php?resid=17 Quote
Papasteeze Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Posted February 27, 2009 sick. let us know how that goes! Nips placed second in his heat!! (most of the field washed out in sketchy conditions, he stomped 10 mute and 540 tail in quarter pipe. Semis in the morning and finals tomorrow afternoon. Japan actually has some pretty killer pow, can' t wait to see the TR. uhhhhhhh yeah - they do get tons of powder about 400 miles north of where we are. it rained the first 2 days, wet snow today. who the hell knows what tomorrow. This whole cultural kind of trip has more than made up for the sketchy conditions. We are staying right at the resort itself. http://www.hgp.co.jp/inf/Z00/hgp/ It's pricey... 15,000 yen per person, per day, includes breakfast and dinner - 2 per room. I don't want to take any chances on anything sketchy, so I am using the competition venues housing, shuttles, etc etc. But yeah, as I learn more about this whole trip, more options should appear. We ended up going with Western Sports academy kids - !5 kids, Mike Handley as coach, Dean Kistler as interperter and myself with media and manager passes. We are staying true Japanese style lodging. Quite the experience so far. I load pics and stuff when I get back. tough to find enough time to email, NS and PASR in one sitting. Peace people - Japan is sick! Forgot to mention.. the whole baby doll style with the Japanese girls is ___________________ Quote
Papasteeze Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Posted February 27, 2009 The Joetsu Ski Resort - part of the lodge and the Venue Quote
toast21602 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 looks awesome. it looks like the trees there seem kinda thin. i would like that. Quote
Papasteeze Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Posted February 28, 2009 winner winner chicken dinner.. Quote
sexkitten Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 I thought Joetsu was in Shiozawa??!! Quote
Dan- Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Looks awesome. I would love to go to Japan. Quote
snorovr Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 I wanna go next year!!! Papa, Looks like they didn't have to resort to scaffolding??? Quote
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