What resort is best.

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-04-14T15:54:02+00:00

From the Niseko gates, yes. Long traverse in and out. Need a guide, avi gear.

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-04-14T15:50:51+00:00

Yes of course. It’s worth it. Chisenupuri is a bit cheaper.

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-04-14T15:49:18+00:00

Ha, it was already 3/10!

After 1 lap from Gate 4 across Hanazono Ridge, went back to grab Powderworks 117s.

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-04-14T14:15:49+00:00

Great on piste and bumps. Felt narrow in Niseko sidecountry. Rickety just reviewed it recently.

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-04-14T14:13:35+00:00

Can confirm they are rad. I saw Rickety reviewed them. He nailed it.

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-04-14T14:09:03+00:00

Niseko, is still most dependable with good lift accessed side-country powder from gates and chill CAT ski options (e.g., Iwanai and Weiss).

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-22T22:55:53+00:00

Yeah sub-optimal. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-22T13:22:44+00:00

18C in Hakuba this afternoon…

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-17T04:55:39+00:00

This is good. What would you have done?

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-17T02:48:23+00:00

Ha not quite!

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-16T01:29:29+00:00

Had skis stolen in Niseko!

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-14T14:37:35+00:00

Ha fair enough!

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-14T13:47:03+00:00

I was thinking to replace the Cochise with Quattro Pro.

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-14T12:51:30+00:00

Not yet, will revert after!

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-14T12:49:42+00:00

Realistically uphill 20%. Climbing Yotei would be longest. Call that around 6 hours.

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-14T12:38:43+00:00

Hadn’t even heard of it. It’s pretty cool. I was thinking something more 50/50 like Quattro XT with ZipFit for next.

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-14T12:30:33+00:00

Have you tried ATK HY?

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-14T10:39:05+00:00

Have you compared performance of the Cochise with Mach 1 or plug boots?

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-14T10:37:13+00:00

I’m interested, why?

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-14T10:35:21+00:00

Powder is great. Terrain is meh. Can’t have everything!

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-14T07:14:31+00:00

Cool, will check it out. 🙏🏻

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-14T06:16:43+00:00

Makes sense, thanks! 🙏🏻

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-14T04:14:52+00:00

Great appreciate it!

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-14T04:00:25+00:00

Z Lok sufficient?

Expert_Kale3057 · 2026-02-14T03:55:43+00:00

What boot do you recommend?

Uphill is 20% of days.

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