24時間以上の大移動。ドバイやドーハでの乗り継ぎ術と、疲れを残さずゲレンデに立つ方法。
The Endurance Test There is no direct flight from SA to Japan. You are going through the Middle East or Asia. The Reality: If you try to do CPT -> DXB -> NRT -> CTS -> Niseko in one push, you will be broken. Your first 2 days of skiing will be ruined by exhaustion. --- 1. The "Middle East" Break Emirates/Qatar: Break the trip. Spend 24 hours in Dubai or Doha. Sleep in a real bed.
Swim in a pool. The Gear:: If you check your ski bag through, make sure you keep your boots with you or ensure the airline has a good track record. 2. The "Tokyo" Buffer Don't fly into Tokyo and immediately jump on a domestic flight to Sapporo. The Strategy: Stay 1 night near Haneda/Narita. Use the Yamato Transport counter to ship your skis to Niseko immediately. The Result:: You fly to Sapporo the next morning feeling fresh, carrying only a backpack. 3.
Hydration Strategy Plane Air: It is 10% humidity. Japan Hotel Air:: It is 20% humidity. Yuki's Rule: Drink 1 cup of water for every hour of flight. No alcohol on the plane. Save the drinking for the Izakaya. --- Treat the travel as part of the holiday, not just a hurdle. A night in Tokyo or Dubai adds to the adventure and saves your legs.