Quirky it really is. Fun though, and great skiing. Not as crowded as Niseko. The night skiing is good. This is a great introduction to Rusutsu. Thank you.
Thanks! Yes, if I were to return to Niseko, I'd definitely go back to Rusutsu too for a few days because it's great skiing and a very memorable resort due to the layout and quirks.
The Zoo (Rusutsu) as we know it is a purpose built ski resort which means the Gondolas run up valleys and are protected from the wind. If you are in Niseko and its blown out, jump on a bus and get yourself to The Zoo. On a powder day it is arguably better than Niseko and definitely better on a Niseko windy day. Pretty good introduction video. Well done. I normally don't spend more than two days at The Zoo per season but that's because I always have a Season Pass at Niseko United.
I have been skiing at Rusutsu for years, and have experienced some AMAZING powder. This video doesn't speak for me, I love Rusutsu and come back year after year as many do.
Yes, I'd definitely visit Rusutsu again - unfortunately, Japan didn't have its typical powder when we were there, so we didn't have the experience one would expect.
yea, but if you're coming from afar and managed to come to rusutsu, take 1 more hour and just got to niseko. much better rental access, more lodging options, and most importantly, a better mountain
Totally agree. Niseko is a larger mountain, bigger town with more accommodations, and the ultimate destination. If you're going to Niseko for 2 weeks, though. That's when it may make sense to go out to Rusutsu for some variety.
Thanks! For 7:15 and the two skiing shots after that, I'm using a 360 camera (Insta360 One X) attached to one end of the Insta360 invisible selfie stick, the other end of which is screwed into my left ski pole just below the handle. The invisible selfie stick sits within a blind spot on the camera, so you can't see the selfie stick in the shot. The great thing is that you don't need to do any removal in post. The challenge is to ski with a selfie stick projecting out from your ski pole, particularly in the trees like in these shots! You're already dealing with an imbalanced ski pole that wants to swing in front of you all the time, but also making sure that the 4-foot selfie stick doesn't strike any trees! I'm planning to post a video in a few months showing this filming set up and a couple others.
@@SkiBoyNY. Would love to see that! The selfie stick screwed on to the ski pole makes sense, this is what makes it feel more natural than seeing you trying to hold the ski pole and the stick in one hand. Nice trick.
I've only been to Niseko and Rusutsu in Japan. I didn't see the steep terrain or chutes there that you can find in Europe or some parts of the U.S. There certainly were some steeps with trees at Niseko, but it may be that overall, Niseko is more about the powder than anything else. Between the Niseko and Rusutusu, you might find parts of Niseko more challenging.
Quirky it really is. Fun though, and great skiing. Not as crowded as Niseko. The night skiing is good. This is a great introduction to Rusutsu. Thank you.
Thanks! Yes, if I were to return to Niseko, I'd definitely go back to Rusutsu too for a few days because it's great skiing and a very memorable resort due to the layout and quirks.
I agree. Tomamu is quirky and fun too
Great information!
Rusutsu is AWESOME!
Totally agree!
The Zoo (Rusutsu) as we know it is a purpose built ski resort which means the Gondolas run up valleys and are protected from the wind. If you are in Niseko and its blown out, jump on a bus and get yourself to The Zoo. On a powder day it is arguably better than Niseko and definitely better on a Niseko windy day. Pretty good introduction video. Well done. I normally don't spend more than two days at The Zoo per season but that's because I always have a Season Pass at Niseko United.
I have been skiing at Rusutsu for years, and have experienced some AMAZING powder. This video doesn't speak for me, I love Rusutsu and come back year after year as many do.
Yes, I'd definitely visit Rusutsu again - unfortunately, Japan didn't have its typical powder when we were there, so we didn't have the experience one would expect.
yea, but if you're coming from afar and managed to come to rusutsu, take 1 more hour and just got to niseko. much better rental access, more lodging options, and most importantly, a better mountain
Totally agree. Niseko is a larger mountain, bigger town with more accommodations, and the ultimate destination. If you're going to Niseko for 2 weeks, though. That's when it may make sense to go out to Rusutsu for some variety.
Tech question: how did you shoot the skiing selfies, such as at around 7:15? Action cam with stick removed in post? They look good.
Thanks! For 7:15 and the two skiing shots after that, I'm using a 360 camera (Insta360 One X) attached to one end of the Insta360 invisible selfie stick, the other end of which is screwed into my left ski pole just below the handle. The invisible selfie stick sits within a blind spot on the camera, so you can't see the selfie stick in the shot. The great thing is that you don't need to do any removal in post. The challenge is to ski with a selfie stick projecting out from your ski pole, particularly in the trees like in these shots! You're already dealing with an imbalanced ski pole that wants to swing in front of you all the time, but also making sure that the 4-foot selfie stick doesn't strike any trees! I'm planning to post a video in a few months showing this filming set up and a couple others.
@@SkiBoyNY. Would love to see that! The selfie stick screwed on to the ski pole makes sense, this is what makes it feel more natural than seeing you trying to hold the ski pole and the stick in one hand. Nice trick.
What time of year is this man?
Last week of February. It was less snow than they normally have at that time.
@@SkiBoyNY. oh nice! We are going mid January for 2 weeks! Super excited! Was it freezing?
@@Mixedbydavey It actually wasn't too bad. Sunny most of the time and no colder than Colorado or Utah. Should be a lot of fun!
So nice, but overall the ski resort is quite small or?
Yes, definitely smaller than Niseko, and intermediates and experts can explore the entire mountain in a day.
Not Powdery? hahaha, come to Australia to see not powdery...
It looks a little too easy. Why is this place so famous? Where should I go if I want to look for challenging runs with the famous japanese powder?
I've only been to Niseko and Rusutsu in Japan. I didn't see the steep terrain or chutes there that you can find in Europe or some parts of the U.S. There certainly were some steeps with trees at Niseko, but it may be that overall, Niseko is more about the powder than anything else. Between the Niseko and Rusutusu, you might find parts of Niseko more challenging.
Haha - what a weird place man 😂
Yes, totally unlike any other resort for sure.
Get out of the back seat if you want to ski the mank.