First Tracks in Niseko for the 2013-2014 Season

Nov 10, 2013 | News, Winter Sports

After the first snowfall came in Hirafu village on the 8th the next morning was amazing. No wind, no clouds and a beautiful layer of fresh snow coating everything. With a solid layer of 10-15cm at the base of the mountain chances were good for some very ride-able snow...

Niseko Snow Report, 9 November 2013

Nov 9, 2013 | Snow Reports

And we are off on the 2013-2014 360niseko daily snow reports. If it falls we will report it! *8cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 6:30 today the temperature was -1°C. * We have taken the average reading from these 2 measurements...

A cold snap and a snowy week ahead for Niseko

Nov 8, 2013 | News, Snow Reports

This morning we have みぞれ Mizore, half snow half rain in Hirafu village level but higher up….we have snow! Looks like this week we will receive some significant snowfall with Mountainwatch predicting 48cm for Niseko in their 7 day worldwide forecast!! Bring it...

Oh what a feeling

Nov 7, 2013 | News, Winter Sports

In just over a month night skiing and boarding will be possible in Mt Niseko Grand Hirafu Resort. For anyone who hasn’t been night skiing / boarding in Hirafu……IT IS AMAZING! Daily lift operations start at 08:30 and finish at 20:30. That’s 12...

Mt. Annupuri Sunrise

Nov 6, 2013 | News

Early mornings aren’t for everyone. Yesterday’s clear early morning skies seemed like a good time to check out Mt. Annupuri peak. Setting off from Hirafu village in the darkness definitely tests a hikers motivation. All is quickly forgotten after arriving...