 Poster: A snowHead
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Hello everyone.
So, 2 adults and a 2 year old having to decide between Canada and Japan for 2 weeks skiing, end of Feb early Mar. We love the idea of skiing in Japan, but are quite intimidated by the difficulties potentially with childcare and simply the unknown of going there with our little un who won't yet be skiing. So what are we looking for....
- Strong intermediate / advanced skiers wanting to master some powder. Wife likes to ski on piste blacks, I like off piste blacks pushing myself on double blacks (Spankys ladder at Whistler)
- Require day care for daughter. Good ski instruction for my wife and I.
- Nightlife not a concern, activities for family important
- Costs of flight from here (Turkey) are roughly the same to either destination. But getting to some of the Canadian resorts will be likely 2 flight connections. There are no direct flights to Calgary, Vancouver or Seattle. Tokyo is direct.
- Don't mind a drive, so long as its not super dangerous or super long (6 plus hours)
- Snow sure important, quality also. (wasn't the heavy wet stuff at Whistler this year) fussy, I know!
- Accommodation & budget; somewhere comfortable to relax with the family. Mid range, not a hostel or 5 star. Ski in Ski out would be a bonus. Not keen on paying stupid Jackson hole ticket prices!
- Food; decent choice of healthy is preferable, but not a deal breaker.
- Crowds and queues; less of them the better. Whistler was disappointing for this.
- Culture; if we could experience great skiing, with a big dollop of Japanese culture, whilst being able to have our daughter in childcare with other English speaker kids / carers, then that would be the ticket!
We've always skied North America and absolutely love it there, but the season is looking bleak in some parts, lessening our options. Previous trips; Telluride, Banff, Fernie, Mammoth, Whistler & Summit Co resorts.
Hope you can help.
Merry Xmas
Gav
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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If you want powder Japan is the most reliable option. Not famous for its steeps though and off-piste is not controlled like n america so you would need avy equipment, knowledge and/or guide.
Japan may require a second flight too. Depends on your choice of resort.
With 2 months to go I wouldn't be too concerned about current weather for places that are generally snow sure. Still lots of time. If you are concerned though Canada interior is doing very well already. kicking horse would suit you (although maybe not your wife). Red or revelstoke may be a better compromise between you and your wife's choice of terrain - but definitely more off piste focused.
While you will get a taste of Japanese culture visiting any resort in Japan some get a more international crowd and perhaps offer a less cultural experience. I wouldn't worry about English speaking kids - they deal with the language barrier far better than adults ime.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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If you are going to do Japan there are a couple of Club Meds up in Hokkaido which have good kids clubs to let you get out every day!
J
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Maybe take a look at Big White
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