I miss everything about Japan, the food, accomodation, toilets, the service, onsens and off course the snow, my 13th season coming up in January Asahidaike, furano and Tomamu, my first trip to Hokkaido. The food in Japanese servo's and 7 elevens is better than most Aussie restaurants
mate, you had me the moment you said toilets. I've wanted to start a business that imports Japanese toilets to Australia. So many assholes in Aus that don't know what they are missing out on 🤣 13 seasons is a serious effort. I thought I was becoming a veteran at 3 but sounds like I've got many years of learning to go. Enjoy your season!
Great vid. Heading to Niseko on the 26th of Dec, and I want to go backcountry for the first time. Can you show what gear you need and how to prepare properly before heading out?
@@juggy123 thanks for watching and glad you liked it! I have filmed a video about the gear I have and use, but just haven't had time to edit it. I was also hesitant on posting it anyway as I don't really want to get into telling people what to do and use as I'm not a professional. I'd honestly recommend speaking with a local guiding company as they are professionals. I normally wouldn't recommend going into the backcountry without a guide and they'll be able to equip you with the correct gear.
First time watcher and like your vlogging style, now a subscriber. For me, as a Niseko tragic, it would be nice to for you to say what run/gate you doing during a video. There are lots of videos detailing the side country so you wouldn't be revealing any secrets.
@@dillinger-yo4vc glad you like the videos, I appreciate it a lot! I actually used to have the area/run on my first few videos but kind of decided to stop doing it. Mainly because I do ride out of the resort boundaries a lot and I don't want my videos to be encouraging people to go there who aren't experienced. There's so many risks involved with skiing in backcountry terrain and I'd hate for someone to follow one of my videos and end up getting hurt or worse. I might change it up this season, who knows yet. Gotta consider the potential positives and negatives of doing it.
@@BlaizeKelly I agree, any back country should be identified very generally so as to keep it secret but naming the side country (gates) and tree areas between pistes will most likely get you more followers. Regards from Perth and save some fresh snow for me when I arrive mid Jan!
@@dillinger-yo4vc Yeah it's a fine line between annoying the locals vs. satisfying the newcomers unfortunately. Haven't quite figured out how to navigate it properly keeping both parties happy haha! Anyways, this season I'll be doing a fair bit more talking to myself while filming so will likely go over where I'm riding or heading to as I ski. Keep an eye out! Not long now until I may see you on the slopes. Should be a good January!
When planning and finding accommodation, do you use something similar to Alluradirect Ownersdirect for finding condo, townhomes similar to what you find in Whistler, but in and around Nesiko. Cheers P.S. Agree BNE domestic is getto and ripoff in all aspects.
@@craigrowe7153 unfortunately it's not a simple task finding accommodation in Niseko for longer term stays. Housing is a pretty big issue here these days. Very few places make it onto the internet and those that do are usually from foreigners subletting rooms. You'll find some options in the Niseko FB groups, so I would recommend joining them and hunting around. Otherwise contacting some local Real Estate companies is might be an option.
@@craigrowe7153 ah if you're coming outside of winter time you'll probably find something pretty easily. As soon as the snow disappears it turns into a ghost town. Only the locals left until the next winter starts.
Exciting! Really gotta go to Hokkaido some day.
awesome.Im glad to see sOmeone is promoting niseko tourism since i work for caR rental business
thank you for watching and commenting!
can't wait to go back in Feb. Sad I'm only going for a month. Wish I could go for a whole season.
@@dianaa8125 I mean you chose probably the best month to come so gotta be stoked about that!
Might see you on the hill 😉
Good to see Hermes!
Can’t wait to get there as well 🙏
Yeah man, excited for when you get here!
I miss everything about Japan, the food, accomodation, toilets, the service, onsens and off course the snow, my 13th season coming up in January Asahidaike, furano and Tomamu, my first trip to Hokkaido. The food in Japanese servo's and 7 elevens is better than most Aussie restaurants
mate, you had me the moment you said toilets. I've wanted to start a business that imports Japanese toilets to Australia. So many assholes in Aus that don't know what they are missing out on 🤣
13 seasons is a serious effort. I thought I was becoming a veteran at 3 but sounds like I've got many years of learning to go.
Enjoy your season!
So loving you content ( so Ozie ) you are living my dream please show us more of how to Oh and the Pow ;)
Glad you're enjoying the content! I'll keep sharing more of my adventures in the future.
4th year in a row for me, from Australia
@@JustinBaldwinn hell yeah man. Here's to a good season!
Your dad's car looks mint!
@@blacrutia3 it is a rig!
Lets goooo!
It only gets better from here!
Yewwwwwwww! So good man
Glad you enjoyed it bro! Thanks for the support.
Great opening. How about a equipment and kit/clothing vid.
@@rickden8362 yep I've had a few people ask about this. Will definitely do one at some point I think.
Love the house! ps. I’ve read you can line your nostrils with pawpaw ointment to relieve the dry nose issue.
@@xenamojo nose hasn't been too bad actually this year. Must be getting used to it after 2 full seasons 😉
brooooooooooooooooooo this is such a dub
@@Henry-t5o5h get ready to see some crazy shit my man!
Great vid. Heading to Niseko on the 26th of Dec, and I want to go backcountry for the first time. Can you show what gear you need and how to prepare properly before heading out?
@@juggy123 thanks for watching and glad you liked it!
I have filmed a video about the gear I have and use, but just haven't had time to edit it. I was also hesitant on posting it anyway as I don't really want to get into telling people what to do and use as I'm not a professional.
I'd honestly recommend speaking with a local guiding company as they are professionals. I normally wouldn't recommend going into the backcountry without a guide and they'll be able to equip you with the correct gear.
First time watcher and like your vlogging style, now a subscriber. For me, as a Niseko tragic, it would be nice to for you to say what run/gate you doing during a video. There are lots of videos detailing the side country so you wouldn't be revealing any secrets.
@@dillinger-yo4vc glad you like the videos, I appreciate it a lot!
I actually used to have the area/run on my first few videos but kind of decided to stop doing it. Mainly because I do ride out of the resort boundaries a lot and I don't want my videos to be encouraging people to go there who aren't experienced.
There's so many risks involved with skiing in backcountry terrain and I'd hate for someone to follow one of my videos and end up getting hurt or worse.
I might change it up this season, who knows yet. Gotta consider the potential positives and negatives of doing it.
@@BlaizeKelly I agree, any back country should be identified very generally so as to keep it secret but naming the side country (gates) and tree areas between pistes will most likely get you more followers. Regards from Perth and save some fresh snow for me when I arrive mid Jan!
@@dillinger-yo4vc Yeah it's a fine line between annoying the locals vs. satisfying the newcomers unfortunately. Haven't quite figured out how to navigate it properly keeping both parties happy haha!
Anyways, this season I'll be doing a fair bit more talking to myself while filming so will likely go over where I'm riding or heading to as I ski. Keep an eye out!
Not long now until I may see you on the slopes. Should be a good January!
Your second home.
When planning and finding accommodation, do you use something similar to Alluradirect Ownersdirect for finding condo, townhomes similar to what you find in Whistler, but in and around Nesiko.
Cheers
P.S. Agree BNE domestic is getto and ripoff in all aspects.
@@craigrowe7153 unfortunately it's not a simple task finding accommodation in Niseko for longer term stays. Housing is a pretty big issue here these days. Very few places make it onto the internet and those that do are usually from foreigners subletting rooms.
You'll find some options in the Niseko FB groups, so I would recommend joining them and hunting around. Otherwise contacting some local Real Estate companies is might be an option.
@@BlaizeKelly Ya, I'm planning an MTB trip to Japan and want to check out the trails around the Nesiko area. It has to be cheaper than Whistler.
@@craigrowe7153 ah if you're coming outside of winter time you'll probably find something pretty easily.
As soon as the snow disappears it turns into a ghost town. Only the locals left until the next winter starts.
I want to see you do a backflip, here is my suggestion
Haha, I need to find somewhere to do one first!