Archive for February, 2008

2/23 Taste of Hawaii

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We have variety of drinks since we have variety of nationalities for our guests. This picture is beers. German beer, Dutch beer and Hawaiian Kona beer are here. You might be reminded of Kona Coffee for Hawaiian drinks but there are also coffee tasting beers. Please try them at NORTHSTAR.

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2/21 Other than snowboarding

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We offer not only snowobaridng but also many other programs and activities.

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As a program, snow shoeing is it. This is from180 camp on the other day. Looking at flozen Zengoro fall is amazing experience.

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As a local activity, we offere English class everey Tuesday. We are having fun with games, etc.

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2/20 Norikura Bomber Jam

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We had Norikra Bomber Jam 1st Slope Style at the snow park of the ski resort.

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Over 50 people registered the comp and Jam style qualifier was heated up.

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From NORTHSTAR, Anthony,…

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Tim,…

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…Daniel and Seiya (Sorry, we do not have your pic) joined the comp.

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10 competiters made the fina. From NORTHSTAR, only Daniel made it.

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We supported the comp with providing hot chocolates, hot dogs and crazy cheering.

2/15 N* PARK

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The NORTHSTAR PARK in the front yard has been open.

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We open it from7pm to 8:30pm on every Wednesday. We can open it on weekends also, if you request.

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Items are Rail, Flatdown Box,..

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…and Flat Box. Also this season, we got platforms for drop-ins.

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Also Quarter Pipe.

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Norikura Bomber Jam 1st (Slope Style) will be taking place at Norikura Kogen Ski Resort this weekend and SFC Rail Jam will be taking place at NORTHSTAR PARK on March 8th Sat. We will welcome you to join to be on the comp and also to be watching.

2/14 BC Jump Session 

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NORTHSTAR staff work hard and play hard. Since we got lots of snow this week, staff made a kicker in the backcoutnry,….

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…and had a jump session!

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Since the landing is soft fresh snow,….

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… you can try tricks that you cannot do usually and go big.

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But if you do not stick the landing, you would be like this.

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2/9 More pics from Backcountry tour

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We got more pics from the backcountry tour early in this week.

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Tree Runs

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Tree run needs some practice but if you once get used to it, you can enjoy it so much.

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In the trees…

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Deep….

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….and fresh powder!

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2/7 Backcountry Tour

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In these couple of days, we had backcountry tours. We had total 11 people from 4 shops in Kansai area; Sky High Mountain Works, okid’oki life style, CORAL, patagonia Kobe.

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On the day 1, learned about how to use beacons and other equipments and explored some secret spots around the ski resort. Then on the day 2, taking Tour Course from the top of the ski resort to hike.

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The wearther was slightly cloudy. It was not so cold but was windy some time.

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We had lunch at 2400m high. It took about 2 hours to get there.

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After the lunch, hiked little more and then drop in!

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We enjoyed the puffy freshy powder which is created by lots of snow from last weekend and cold “Norikura weather”. Please enjoy this floating feeling with our Backcountry Camp!

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In addition, our climbing wall was renewed by great work of Kitano-san from Sky High. Please come and try our new bouldering courses.

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2/7 Burton Demo

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It has been so long since last update though many things have happend at NORTHSTAR. First, Burton Demo. It was a test riding for next season, 08/09 products.

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It was taking place at Dynaland. First, you pick a snowboard you want to test and set your bindings.

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Then you just ride and test. Of course you can go in to the park.

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We cannot show the graphics or details but our staff tested Custom X, X8V, X8、Jeremy, Un…Inc, Fix, etc. Personally, brand new park board Fix was great. Fix got soft flex and it makes easier to do tricks and if you want to go faster, the edges hold snow well. Also ICS system, holding bindings with two bolts, will have more line up next season. It seems like not stable but no problem at all. Let’s try some next season

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