Shigakogen

I went snowboarding again, perhaps the last time in Japan this year. Not sure just yet.. this was supposedly the biggest resort in the greater Kanto area (specifically in Nagano). I must say it was big but the snow quality was not that great. It was like a good tahoe day. My last trip blew this one away.

One thing I do find is that I may want to just hit it alone sometime. Being a loner is good on a mountain because it is peaceful, serene and you can go at your own pace. Similar concept in life if you are alone.. you do what you want. While its lonely, it has its benefits too.

I went w/ a bunch of expat girls. The expat girls in Tokyo don't have as much fun as the guys. Funny though to talk to them and hear about their lives. Anyways I'm tired.

I may retire from boarding, I don't know. I was doing some jumps and doing off trail stuff. One of the gals is really into off-trail. New dimension to it all, pretty interesting. One time she said lets go in here.. we follow.. and the trail sucks. Really icy, steep, horrible. Got stock alot. I had to revoke her trail leader privileges after that.