Nov 25, 2016 | News, Winter Sports
After some incredible snowfall over the last few days Grand Hirafu and Niseko Annupuri ski grounds are set to open tomorrow November 26th!! Advanced Raiding Party This morning we managed to hike up to the top of the Ace #2 Center 4 lift and take a closer look at the...
Nov 25, 2016 | Snow Reports
*24cm has fallen in the last 24 hours in Niseko. At 7:00 today the temperature was -5°C. It is presently snowing lightly and amazing amounts of light and dry snowfall has come down!! It will be a slow morning in Niseko as everyone digs themselves out and into the day....
Nov 24, 2016 | News, Resort, Winter Sports
Yesterday’s scheduled opening came and went but alas the opening was postponed until there is enough snow. Paradoxically it DUMPED yesterday during the formal Shinto opening ceremony held at Grand Hirafu. Grand Hirafu Opening Ceremony, 23 November 2016 from...
Nov 23, 2016 | Snow Reports
*6.5cm has fallen in the last 24 hours in Niseko. At 7:00 today the temperature was -7°C. The first big storm cycle of the season has rolled into the region sucking down super cold air from the northwest. This morning we have a beautiful fresh layer of light and dry...
Nov 22, 2016 | News, Resort
Unfortunately due to insufficient snow Grand Hirafu will not be opening tomorrow as planned. “Although we previously announced that Grand HIRAFU will open for this year’s season on November 23, 2016, poor conditions due to insufficientsnow cover have led us to...
