Mt. Annupuri Sunrise
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...The Waiting Game
The waiting game continues here in Niseko for the first big dump of snow for the season. This morning after some early rain in the village the clouds parted revealing a fresh layer of snow around the summit of Mt. Annupuri. Temperatures are still quite mild at village...Ki Niseko comes to life in Hirafu village
There has been big changes to Hirafu village over the last few years, most notably the demolition of the Yamada Onsen, the Scot Hotel, Popolo Onsen, Kogen Hotel and the J First hotel all at the top of village. We are pleased to see that work has commenced on...Happy Halloween from Niseko
As we wait for the first dump snowfall to arrive in Niseko there is an eerie calm around the farmlands surrounding Niseko. With the temperature reasonably warm today it was a good chance to get on the bike and head out to the the ‘Kutchan Potato Fields’...