In fact, "staying in the car" is currently attracting attention from skiers and snowboarders. Therefore, we will start a series of articles that will provide information that users want to know, such as the appeal of sleeping in the car, items to practice, spots for sleeping in the car, etc., in collaboration with professionals who sleep in the car.
Learn the secrets of sleeping in the car from professionals
Staying in the car is very interesting, but there are many things that only people who have experienced the world can understand the real world. Especially when it comes to staying in the car in winter, I don't know much more. for example…
Is it related to sleeping in a snowy mountain?
? ? ? (question) How cold is it to stay overnight during the winter?
・What are the must-have items for staying in a snowy mountain car, and what quality do you need?
How much space do you need to ensure a good night's sleep tomorrow?
・How can you create a wider space by accumulating sliding gears and other luggage?
・What is the power supply?
What about electricity? ・Where is the toilet?
・What about water?
What about meals? ・How many people can stay in the car for what type of car?
How much is it different from staying at an inn in terms of cost?
How comfortable are you actually?
how harsh is it? What kind of problems and risks can be considered?
・What kind of person can enjoy staying in the car without feeling inconvenienced?
・What kind of actions (for oneself, rules and etiquette) should not be done?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of staying in the car in the first place?
Actual experience is the most valuable source of information and know-how. In that case, above all, it is wise to ask the predecessors of this path (senpai who are proficient in that path) for guidance. So let's ask a car sleeping professional about various things related to car sleeping and learn the secrets of a professional!
What are the advantages and benefits of staying in a snowy mountain?
Let's start with the important simple question from a car night pro.
In the first place, what are the benefits of staying in a snow mountain car for skiers and snowboarders? The car night YouTuber "To-chan is Tennen Perm" will teach you. From here, let's expand with the words Dad is a tennen perm
of staying in the car ① You can travel with a high degree of freedom
“Although it is often said, the biggest advantage of staying in the car is that you can travel with a high degree of freedom. That's all there is to it.
If you travel by plane or train, you will inevitably have a constraint that you have to board the plane or train at this place by this time of the day. There is a movement restriction that you have to go to the airport or station, and not only the departure time and takeoff time, but also the movement itself takes time. However, if you stay in the car, you can approach your destination directly, so there are no restrictions on time and activities.
And if the "accommodation place" is decided, it is necessary to go to the place where the inn is located according to the check-in time. On the other hand, if you travel by car and sleep in the car, you can have the ultimate trip.
Another appeal of staying in the car is that you can freely change your plan during the trip. If you look at a map, you may discover a place you really want to go. In the case of snowy mountains, ski resorts with good conditions and points for backcountry skiing change daily due to changes in the weather, snow quality, and wind direction.
If you travel in the car, the number one advantage is that you can flexibly change the destination, restaurants, and sightseeing spots in real time depending on the weather and mood of the day! I think that this is also the real pleasure of staying in the car, as you will be able to meet many places that you would never have been able to visit on a trip according to your plan.”
Advantages of staying in the car ② When you wake up in the morning, you can see the snowy mountains and the sea in front of you
“The flexibility of traveling in the car is not limited to the time, but the location. As you can see in the photo above, when you wake up in the morning, you can enjoy the ultimate luxury of being able to see the beach straight from your bed. It's great to be able to stay in the car wherever you want to stay.
I once parked my car on a certain beach and stayed there, but it was an unpopular place with no lights, so at night I was able to see the best starry sky in my life. Staying directly on the field of play, you can go to the sea or go skiing in the snowy mountains as soon as you wake up in the morning, which is a unique advantage of staying in the car.
Staying in the car is the best option, especially for skiers and snowboarders who want to travel around remote backcountry fields. Depending on the weather, snow quality, wind direction, etc., you can move from spot to spot with good conditions, and you can definitely stay overnight without worrying about finding a place to stay! "
Advantages of staying in the car ③ You can avoid traffic jams and ride ahead to your destination
“In the city center, there will always be traffic jams on the way to your destination during long vacations and weekends. This is Golden Week in 2019. Heavy traffic was expected on the highway.
So, I left in the evening of the day before the GW rush and took a nap in the service area on the way. Still, it was crowded with quite a lot of cars! If I had left early in the morning, I would not have reached even half of my destinations for the day. In such a case, if you leave the night before, you won't get caught in traffic, and you can stay in the car and have a leisurely morning. This is also an advantage of traveling in a car! "
Advantages of staying in the car ④ Reduced accommodation costs
“The biggest advantage of traveling overnight in the car is that you can reduce the cost of lodging. Now that prices for lifts and meals on the slopes are all on the rise, I really appreciate being able to save on lodging costs. Furthermore, when it comes to family skiing for a family of four, the accommodation costs for one trip are quite large.
For example... In this 2023 child's school spring break (late March), a family of four will fly to Hokkaido to ski (from Haneda Airport)
Domestic flights (JAL) Tokyo (Haneda) - Hokkaido (New Chitose): 82,580 yen (round trip) x 4 people = 330,320 yen
Compared to this, how much would it actually cost to travel around Hokkaido and spend the night in the car? When we calculated the total cost of highway fees, ferry fees, and gasoline fees when traveling to Hokkaido using a ferry in 2019...
Around Hokkaido / Overnight trip in a car Total cost for a family of four
: 189,594 yen Per family member (8 days and 8 nights): 47,398 yen
Take a week to travel around Hokkaido, enjoy as much as you can, and this is the only cost! If you go by plane, the round trip alone will greatly exceed the travel cost of traveling in the car, so this cost difference is obvious and overwhelming. If you pay the same amount, you can get a fairly luxurious car trip. Considering the rich experience that the whole family gained on this trip, this amount is overwhelmingly cheap!
In the first place, when it comes to long vacations, it is difficult to get a plane ticket and a hotel reservation. If you can't get a flight at the time you want, or if you can't get a hotel at the place you want, you'll have to change your travel plans. In that sense, it is unique to traveling in the car that you can travel without being bound by accommodation without adjusting to the time zone of the transportation (only the ferry has a fixed departure and arrival time). ”.
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Advantages of staying in the car (5) You can spend your time at the inn for transportation
"If you're staying in the car, you only need to arrive at the place you'll be staying in the car at the time you're going to sleep, so it's a big advantage that you can spend all the time driving and moving around. , What time do you have to take a bath?
If so, I want to go around and play around various places by car. For those who think that way, I think that overnight trips in the car are a perfect match.”
Advantages of staying in the car ⑥ You can
“If you go to Hokkaido by plane, you will arrive in Chitose in one hour from Haneda. If you take the high-speed train to Aomori and cross over to Hokkaido by ferry from Aomori Port, it will take a day and a half. I feel that it would be better if I could get to my destination in a short amount of time, but if I go by plane, I won't be able to realize how vast Japan is.
Children especially don't know the past, so they think that they can easily go anywhere by airplane. In reality, Japan is so big, Hokkaido is such a faraway place that you have to spend so much time to get there, and it is better for children to realize that they are now in such a precious place. It's fun for me, and I think it's good that it broadens my intellectual curiosity."
Advantages of staying in the car ⑦ Educational effect for children & strengthening family ties
“Anyone can travel by plane or train and stay at an inn if they have the money, but traveling in a car is something that not everyone can do even if they have the money. Traveling from Kanto to Hokkaido is a kind of adventure. Isn't it great to be able to travel with your family on a trip that only you can do?
In the car night, "To-chan" drives and takes the children anywhere. Of course, the children will respect the dependable dad, and the bond between parent and child will deepen. And for children, the adventure of traveling in the car is very exciting, and there are easy-to-understand changes when they come back. I think that various experiences, such as taking the initiative to help out or going to a friend's house alone for the night, give children confidence.
It's too cold to sleep because we didn't have enough equipment. If you fail, you can use it as a lesson next time. That's how family ties and children grow while making mistakes during overnight trips."
What can be a disadvantage of staying overnight in a snowy mountain?
However, it is nonsense to point out the disadvantages
“If you list the advantages of staying in the car, I understand that you are worried about the disadvantages. Speaking of camping, we sleep in tents, and compared to tents, don't you think it's still safer to have a car covered in chunks of iron and lockable?
The cold is still a big enemy when staying in the car in winter. However, if you take measures against the cold, you can spend a comfortable time. And sleeping in the car will be much more comfortable if you lay down an air mattress. Compared to the past, the number of Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Stations) has increased dramatically, and the number of public parking lots has increased, so facilities such as toilets and facial wash can be used.
If you don't like the inconvenience and anxiety of staying in the car, you can stay at an inn. Rather, you can think of the inconvenience as the true charm of traveling in the car. If you're looking for immediate convenience and comfort, you don't need to travel overnight in the car. Even if it is a little inconvenient, if you can enjoy the situation, there is nothing more fun than traveling in the car. Once you experience it, I feel like it's a waste of nonsense to think about the disadvantages.
And... what may seem like a disadvantage at first glance is doubled as an advantage. for example…
- It takes a long time to reach the destination, but the free-wheeling drive along the way is a lot of fun.
- You can't eat gorgeous meals like inns, but if you're traveling in the car, you can eat what you want to eat in that area depending on how you feel that day.
- It's a little uncomfortable in the car, but you can stay in the best location
- I can't sleep on a hotel's fluffy futon, but I'm happy to be able to sleep with my family
- You can't drink draft beer after taking a bath, but drinking alcohol while gazing at the beautiful snowy scenery and starry sky is the most delicious.
Why don't you get to know the charm of various places and the wonders of true travel on a trip in the car? "
Check out the You tube video of " To-chan wa Tennen Perm
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To-chan is the Tennenperm Family
A family of four who enjoy surfing, skiing and snowboarding while traveling from the sea to the snowy mountains all over the country with Hiace for 40 to 50 days a year. As a surfer, I started sleeping in my car because I wanted to be close to good waves, and have been sleeping in my car for over 20 years. From 2016 to 2019, he also conquered Japan with his family overnight in a car. From the winter of 2019, I started a two-base life (dual life) in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture. He is a YouTuber and influencer who spreads the charm of a free way of life and staying in the car on SNS.
Offered "Tennen Perm BASE @ Echigo Yuzawa"
will open a spot called "Tennen Perm BASE @ Echigo Yuzawa" in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture from January 2022-23 season, where you can stay safely and comfortably in the car even in the snow country. , This season, the service was provided with a deadline until February 26. I would like to expect the management of the '23-24 season.
Overnight event "Izakaya Van Life in Niigata" will be held from April 22nd (Sat) to 23rd (Sun), 2023!
"To-chan wa Tennen Perm" will hold an event "Izakaya Van Life" in April! The event is full of activities that parents and children can enjoy, such as outdoor experiences such as wood-chopping and fire-making, and workshops where you can fully enjoy nature. There are many stalls selling Niigata gourmet food and alcohol! If you are interested in sleeping in the car, let's go and have fun.
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Summary of this time
If you sleep in the car, when you wake up in the morning, you will see a clean powder field in front of you.
Carve out the fast track before anyone else!
If you are a skier or snowboarder who loves powder, this reason alone is more than enough for you to stay in the car. I want to reach the powder before anyone else on the morning after it snows! If you are a skier who enjoys not only skiing but also backcountry skiing, and if you are looking for a road trip in the mountains in good condition, it is troublesome to find accommodation each time, and it is a waste of time. If you stay in the car, you can freely design and enjoy a snow trip at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. This convenience, comfort, and fun are staggering.
Well, from the next time onwards, let me tell you the specific know-how of staying in the car!
*Please note
We recommend that you contact the ski resort in advance if you plan to stay overnight in the parking lot of the ski resort. Some ski resorts make announcements such as "We kindly ask that you refrain from staying overnight in the car." As a skier or snowboarder who loves playing in the snowy mountains, please follow the rules and manners of the ski resort.