Great video guys. Random thing I noticed, in some of the indoor shots you can see the lights flickering, this is because Japan has 100/200v power compared to 110/220v in Korea. You can adjust your cameras shutter speed to match the light flicker which will get rid of it in the video. You probably already know this but I thought I'd mention it 👍
Thanks a lot Zac! Haha yeah unfortunately with the GoPro's stabilization it sets the shutter speed super high to make digital stabilization possible so it's not very good indoors with light flicker (especially in Japan), but it's the only camera I bring when we go skiing so I probably need to make a custom setting for when we are indoors to make the viewing experience better! 😁
Amazing! My wife and I arrived to Tokyo today and headed to Yuzawa tomorrow to do some skiing. Next winter we will follow your lead and go to Sapporo. Thank you for these wonderful videos!
Thanks a lot crabandsteak! 😊 Hope you have an amazing time at Yuzawa, and definitely check out Sapporo/Rusutsu if you get the chance! They were both amazing!
Thanks so much Marine! 😊 It has been my dream to ski in Hokkaido for so long! I really hope you can make it here some day as it's really worth it to come here!
Thanks so much @jonsvideolibrary5898! 😊 Can't recommend Rusutsu enough! There is terrain for everyone of all experience levels, and even if it's windy you can always find spots on the mountain where it isn't. Enjoy your trip there!
I was just typing my question… luckily 2 min into the video and I got my answer 🤩 I’ve been wanting to learn skiing and I am coming to Japan in Jan next year! So all I wanted to know was if there was any special areas for absolute beginners! Thanks! Enjoyed watching your video 😊
Very Nice! The last time I was on skis was back in 1995. Was in northern Japan that time as well. Some of the best snow I have ever experienced. Look like you had a blast!
Thanks a lot Just MartyKing! 😊 Wow 1995 in Northern Japan must have been a huge hidden secret eh! I bet at that time there weren't many tourists going skiing eh? We had such a good time at Rusutsu! I had no idea Japan's skiing was as good as it is!
A step up from Korea... Very gentle and peaceful runs. Anyone can ride in Japan due to it's friendly nature and it is budget friendly. Great for beginners and intermediate riders. Great for families with children. Would love to see your skills in the alps or the rockies but those are definitely a lot more expensive.
The ski hills in Hokkaido are definitely amazing and they get a lot of snow! As a skier that's the #1 thing I miss when living in Korea, but at least it's not too far to get what I'm looking for. I would absolutely love to ski the alps some day! I heard that not as many people in Europe ski off piste (off the groomed runs) so I really want to see if that's true or not. Also there are just so many ski hills that it would be cool to check out. If only money wasn't a limitation eh!
@@lostthenfound I'm rooting for your channel's success so you can eventually fulfill it! Bring us along too! There are also some great options in the high Tatras and over in Eastern Europe.
Thanks so much man! I've never heard of the High Tatras but I just did a Google search and they look stunning! Definitely going to add it to the bucket list!
@@lostthenfound Ever heard of a thing call the Witcher? Yeah, those are the high Tatras, basically. Extremely epic! Carpathians are in a league of their own too!
Wow nice @nelsonutella! You will have an excellent time! If you are an absolute beginner, don't sleep on Sapporo Teine either if you are staying in Sapporo. It's the perfect spot for beginners to learn, with some nice views of Sapporo too!
It's so awesome Alex! Also glade runs are the best eh! It's cool how in Japan since the trees aren't evergreens there are no tree wells, and it's a lot easier to see the entire run because you can see through the branches. Pretty cool for sure! 😁
It's a really nice ski resort Howard! Also thanks again for always stopping by and leaving comments on our videos! 😊 We have definitely been making content that's all over the place to test some things out (very hit or miss! haha), so really appreciate you sticking around for the huge variety of topics. We are now finished trying out the "travel vlog" lifestyle that we started in November going to other countries, and I think we'll stick to more simple videos in Korea while we try to build our career. Hope you're healthy and happy! 😁
Thanks for the video! For rentals, did you book in advance or were you able to get them when you got to the resort? Also, were there different options for snowboards or multiple different rental stores? I'm planning a trip to Rusutsu in February and trying to decide if I should bring gear or rent!
Thanks a lot @wenjingdeng6102! We didn't rent gear at Rusutsu, so I only know the basic information you can find on the website here: rusutsu.com/en/ski-rentals/ I didn't see any ski/snowboard shops nearby Rusutsu either except for the official resort one, so you might have to look at renting gear in Sapporo and compare the prices. All the best with your trip! You will have a blast!
Thanks so much zaviwaher! 😊 Have only skied Sapporo Teine other than Rusutsu. Was planning on hitting up Niseko but the trip got cut short unfortunately. I've heard Rusutsu has less people overall than Niseko though, and the terrain is definitely more than enough to have a great time!
Hi, I'll be in Sapporo in January and February 2025 for a snowboarding trip, staying at a hotel in Sapporo. I’m in a bit of a dilemma and haven’t purchased any season pass yet. I’m torn between Bankei (which is closest to Sapporo, just 15 minutes from Maruyama Koen Station) and Rusutsu. I asked on Reddit, and people mentioned that it’s almost impossible to travel back and forth from Sapporo to Rusutsu during these months due to the harsh winter, with the journey potentially taking more than 4 hours. Is this true? Also, how much time do you usually spend in Rusutsu per day? Do you think it’s a good investment for me to buy the K-Winter Pass and travel back and forth between Sapporo and Rusutsu 4-5 days a week?
@dotprsnl7545 if I was in your situation I would get the K Winter Pass and you can ride Rusutsu when it's snowing a lot and then Sapporo Teine near the city when there is less snow. I've never been to Bankei, but Rusutsu is amazing and Sapporo Teine is fun enough to be worth the shorter trip, and also the same or better than Bankei probably. I didn't mind taking the free shuttle bus to Rusutsu, but it is 4 hours round trip that leaves at 8am from Sapporo Station (arrives at 10am), and comes back at 5pm from Rusutsu (arrives around 7pm).
@davisbyer4791 ah I see that makes sense why it tastes so different! Thanks for sharing! Sapporo in Japan is a complete different beer in my opinion, and a lot better!
Hey Philip! That's right it looks like the bus from the airport is ¥3,500 one way, but it's only ¥1,100 to take the train (35 minutes) to Sapporo station and then take the free bus from there!
Hey @chungus_bombadil3560 I haven't been to Kiroro but I checked out the trail map and it looks like it's smaller than Rusutsu, but it'll be similar for intermediate riders. Check out this site that compares them nisade.com/news/a-quick-guide-to-four-best-hokkaido-ski-resorts and also consider Sapporo Teine as it's really close to Sapporo and very easy to get to.
@yashara2283 we avoided weekends, so I'm not sure how they are to be honest. Weekdays are great though! Even when it snowed a lot there weren't that many people to be honest.
Yeah this video was shot in January. In March there should be a similar amount of snowfall I think, but it might be a little warmer overall. It'll be a great time though!
We visited in January, which tends to get the most precipitation in the winter judging by this: www.statista.com/statistics/1243584/japan-monthly-rainfall-sapporo/
Started going to Rusutsu in the early 2000s and it was a hidden gem then. Went around 6 times and stopped going about 8 years ago as the foreign crowds got too big for my preferences. Now that the epic pass covers the mountain I search elsewhere. It was once my favourite ski spot in Japan.
It must have been amazing back in the early 2000s for sure! Its definitely a lot harder to find spots with good snow that aren't overcrowded these days eh?
Niseko would overall be the biggest, but since it's actually 4 different resorts on one mountain, Rusutsu is the "official" largest resort in Hokkaido. Kind of funny how it works eh! 😁
Great video guys. Random thing I noticed, in some of the indoor shots you can see the lights flickering, this is because Japan has 100/200v power compared to 110/220v in Korea. You can adjust your cameras shutter speed to match the light flicker which will get rid of it in the video.
You probably already know this but I thought I'd mention it 👍
Thanks a lot Zac! Haha yeah unfortunately with the GoPro's stabilization it sets the shutter speed super high to make digital stabilization possible so it's not very good indoors with light flicker (especially in Japan), but it's the only camera I bring when we go skiing so I probably need to make a custom setting for when we are indoors to make the viewing experience better! 😁
Amazing! My wife and I arrived to Tokyo today and headed to Yuzawa tomorrow to do some skiing. Next winter we will follow your lead and go to Sapporo. Thank you for these wonderful videos!
Thanks a lot crabandsteak! 😊 Hope you have an amazing time at Yuzawa, and definitely check out Sapporo/Rusutsu if you get the chance! They were both amazing!
Great videos and that was great commentary. Super helpful. Thank you.
Thanks so much @paul-akers glad it was helpful! Hope you can make it to Rusutsu soon!
Sold! I've done Niseko twice already and I'm so excited to check Rusutsu out this upcoming season! Great video!
Great choice @erwinpaderanga2202! I haven't been to Niseko yet, but I want to go next time I get the chance to head over to Hokkaido!
My god you're living my dreaaam ! Love you guys !
Thanks so much Marine! 😊 It has been my dream to ski in Hokkaido for so long! I really hope you can make it here some day as it's really worth it to come here!
Had so much fun watching your video. I was thinking of going to Japan for a month long skiing with my son and I guess Rusutsu will be it! Thx!
Thanks so much @jonsvideolibrary5898! 😊 Can't recommend Rusutsu enough! There is terrain for everyone of all experience levels, and even if it's windy you can always find spots on the mountain where it isn't. Enjoy your trip there!
I was just typing my question… luckily 2 min into the video and I got my answer 🤩 I’ve been wanting to learn skiing and I am coming to Japan in Jan next year! So all I wanted to know was if there was any special areas for absolute beginners! Thanks! Enjoyed watching your video 😊
Thanks so much! Hope you have a wonderful trip to Hokkaido! (It's amazing 😁)
Very Nice! The last time I was on skis was back in 1995. Was in northern Japan that time as well. Some of the best snow I have ever experienced. Look like you had a blast!
Thanks a lot Just MartyKing! 😊 Wow 1995 in Northern Japan must have been a huge hidden secret eh! I bet at that time there weren't many tourists going skiing eh? We had such a good time at Rusutsu! I had no idea Japan's skiing was as good as it is!
A step up from Korea... Very gentle and peaceful runs. Anyone can ride in Japan due to it's friendly nature and it is budget friendly. Great for beginners and intermediate riders. Great for families with children. Would love to see your skills in the alps or the rockies but those are definitely a lot more expensive.
The ski hills in Hokkaido are definitely amazing and they get a lot of snow! As a skier that's the #1 thing I miss when living in Korea, but at least it's not too far to get what I'm looking for. I would absolutely love to ski the alps some day! I heard that not as many people in Europe ski off piste (off the groomed runs) so I really want to see if that's true or not. Also there are just so many ski hills that it would be cool to check out. If only money wasn't a limitation eh!
@@lostthenfound I'm rooting for your channel's success so you can eventually fulfill it! Bring us along too!
There are also some great options in the high Tatras and over in Eastern Europe.
Thanks so much man! I've never heard of the High Tatras but I just did a Google search and they look stunning! Definitely going to add it to the bucket list!
@@lostthenfound Ever heard of a thing call the Witcher? Yeah, those are the high Tatras, basically. Extremely epic! Carpathians are in a league of their own too!
Great information and summary! Thanks 🍻
Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful! 😁🍻
this is one great video for rusutsu! keep up the good work~
Thanks so much Fran Ku! 😊
This looks so good! I’m heading to Rusutsu in February as an absolute beginner in skiing! I think I’ll enjoy myself!
Wow nice @nelsonutella! You will have an excellent time! If you are an absolute beginner, don't sleep on Sapporo Teine either if you are staying in Sapporo. It's the perfect spot for beginners to learn, with some nice views of Sapporo too!
Wow man! what an amazing amount of snow! Envious....
I love glade runs 🤘.
It's so awesome Alex! Also glade runs are the best eh! It's cool how in Japan since the trees aren't evergreens there are no tree wells, and it's a lot easier to see the entire run because you can see through the branches. Pretty cool for sure! 😁
Rusutsu looks wonderful. Thanks for the show. Regards
It's a really nice ski resort Howard! Also thanks again for always stopping by and leaving comments on our videos! 😊 We have definitely been making content that's all over the place to test some things out (very hit or miss! haha), so really appreciate you sticking around for the huge variety of topics.
We are now finished trying out the "travel vlog" lifestyle that we started in November going to other countries, and I think we'll stick to more simple videos in Korea while we try to build our career. Hope you're healthy and happy! 😁
Very informative video !! Full of informarion !! Thanks 🤝 ! A bit to expensive for me but still beatifull!!
Thanks so much @eusebio2077 happy it was helpful! Skiing is such an expensive hobby these days eh!
Great video, lots of good information.
Thanks so much!
I liked Rusutsu .Skied Niseko as well. One day will do it again
Rusutsu is amazing! Would love to check out Niseko some day too!
Great and informative video! One of my favourite resorts in Hokkaido ❤
Thanks so much snowtastic day! 😊 Ahhh I'm missing Rusutsu a lot already! It's so much fun!
Thanks for the video! For rentals, did you book in advance or were you able to get them when you got to the resort? Also, were there different options for snowboards or multiple different rental stores? I'm planning a trip to Rusutsu in February and trying to decide if I should bring gear or rent!
Thanks a lot @wenjingdeng6102! We didn't rent gear at Rusutsu, so I only know the basic information you can find on the website here: rusutsu.com/en/ski-rentals/
I didn't see any ski/snowboard shops nearby Rusutsu either except for the official resort one, so you might have to look at renting gear in Sapporo and compare the prices.
All the best with your trip! You will have a blast!
Good video, have you skied in other places in Japan? I am curious how it compares to Niseko, Hakuba, Nozawa etc
Thanks so much zaviwaher! 😊 Have only skied Sapporo Teine other than Rusutsu. Was planning on hitting up Niseko but the trip got cut short unfortunately. I've heard Rusutsu has less people overall than Niseko though, and the terrain is definitely more than enough to have a great time!
Hi, I'll be in Sapporo in January and February 2025 for a snowboarding trip, staying at a hotel in Sapporo. I’m in a bit of a dilemma and haven’t purchased any season pass yet. I’m torn between Bankei (which is closest to Sapporo, just 15 minutes from Maruyama Koen Station) and Rusutsu. I asked on Reddit, and people mentioned that it’s almost impossible to travel back and forth from Sapporo to Rusutsu during these months due to the harsh winter, with the journey potentially taking more than 4 hours. Is this true? Also, how much time do you usually spend in Rusutsu per day? Do you think it’s a good investment for me to buy the K-Winter Pass and travel back and forth between Sapporo and Rusutsu 4-5 days a week?
@dotprsnl7545 if I was in your situation I would get the K Winter Pass and you can ride Rusutsu when it's snowing a lot and then Sapporo Teine near the city when there is less snow. I've never been to Bankei, but Rusutsu is amazing and Sapporo Teine is fun enough to be worth the shorter trip, and also the same or better than Bankei probably. I didn't mind taking the free shuttle bus to Rusutsu, but it is 4 hours round trip that leaves at 8am from Sapporo Station (arrives at 10am), and comes back at 5pm from Rusutsu (arrives around 7pm).
Sapporo Beer in Canada (and I assume the US too) is actually made by Sleeman Breweries in Guelph, ON
@davisbyer4791 ah I see that makes sense why it tastes so different! Thanks for sharing! Sapporo in Japan is a complete different beer in my opinion, and a lot better!
@@lostthenfound agree 100%
Headed there in January 2025. Great vid, very helpful@!
@blissblitz thanks so much! Hope you have an amazing trip there!
Hey Matt , I read that the shuttle bus is chargeable from airport , but it free from Sapporo.
Hey Philip! That's right it looks like the bus from the airport is ¥3,500 one way, but it's only ¥1,100 to take the train (35 minutes) to Sapporo station and then take the free bus from there!
I'm planning a trip for next month, would you say Kiroro or Rusutsu is better for mediocre/intermediate riders?
Hey @chungus_bombadil3560 I haven't been to Kiroro but I checked out the trail map and it looks like it's smaller than Rusutsu, but it'll be similar for intermediate riders. Check out this site that compares them nisade.com/news/a-quick-guide-to-four-best-hokkaido-ski-resorts and also consider Sapporo Teine as it's really close to Sapporo and very easy to get to.
@lostthenfound thank you! That's actually legitimately helpful, you're the best!
How are the crowds at Rusutsu on weekends/weekdays?
@yashara2283 we avoided weekends, so I'm not sure how they are to be honest. Weekdays are great though! Even when it snowed a lot there weren't that many people to be honest.
@@lostthenfound awesome thank you!
which month is this January ?
I planing going on march
Yeah this video was shot in January. In March there should be a similar amount of snowfall I think, but it might be a little warmer overall. It'll be a great time though!
Which month did you guys visit?
We visited in January, which tends to get the most precipitation in the winter judging by this:
www.statista.com/statistics/1243584/japan-monthly-rainfall-sapporo/
How much time is needed to get from west to east to isola? Thanks
It takes about 20 minutes from West to East, and then another 30 minutes or so to Isola.
Thanks..you mean by the lifts right?
Yeah that's right @hanrykuo6448.
Started going to Rusutsu in the early 2000s and it was a hidden gem then. Went around 6 times and stopped going about 8 years ago as the foreign crowds got too big for my preferences.
Now that the epic pass covers the mountain I search elsewhere.
It was once my favourite ski spot in Japan.
It must have been amazing back in the early 2000s for sure! Its definitely a lot harder to find spots with good snow that aren't overcrowded these days eh?
Isn't Niseko the biggest resort in Hokkaido ?
Niseko would overall be the biggest, but since it's actually 4 different resorts on one mountain, Rusutsu is the "official" largest resort in Hokkaido. Kind of funny how it works eh! 😁
Did you hire powder skis ?
I brought my own skis there, but you can rent directly from the resort or at a ski shop in Sapporo for cheaper if you don't want to bring skis.
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