Grand Hirafu Opens with a Bang

Nov 23, 2012 | News

An amazing opening day!!! Not many people and incredible snow. Here are some images and a short movie. After a few laps we decided to stop and check out the opening ceremony. The first part of this movie is actually the priest yelling out a huge blessing! Here’s...

Niseko Snow Report, 23 November 2012

Nov 23, 2012 | News, Snow Reports

*0cm of fresh snow as fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 07:00 today the temperature was -3°c. Grand Hirafu Opens Niseko Mt Grand Hirafu opens this morning and we are heading up the easy way this morning. Will be back with a report later in the day....

Go Time

Nov 22, 2012 | News

With under a day now before the opening of Grand Hirafu Ski Ground local businesses are working hard preparing for the season. There has been a large influx of seasonal workers and there is a buzz in the air. Today Rhythm Snowsports first large container arrived full...

Niseko Snow Report, 22 November 2012

Nov 22, 2012 | News, Snow Reports

*9cm of fresh snow as fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 06:30 today the temperature was 0°c. Grand Hirafu Opens Early Due to the great coverage of snow Niseko Mt Grand Hirafu will open tomorrow. Niseko United have released this short promotional movie...

First Tracks 2012-13 Season Movie

Nov 20, 2012 | News, Winter Sports

The first of thousands of POV movies to come out of the Niseko region this year! Yesterday’s hike shot with an ION Air Pro If you have a fast internet connection remember to watch it in HD!!!