Akio-san the Lone Niseko Summer Skier

Jun 5, 2013 | News, Winter Sports

Cycling over the Mt.Annupuri range yesterday from the Hanazono direction on route 58 the north face was still looking worthy of a few summer turns. While wondering about the possibility of bears in the area I was startled to see a lone skier emerging from the thick...

The Last Resort

Jun 3, 2013 | News, Winter Sports

After a huge season Nakayama-toge Ski Ground the last resort to remain open in Hokkaido finally closed for the season yesterday. Nakayama-toge literally means mountain pass and is located approximately half way between the center of Sapporo city and Niseko. With blue...

Rhythm Cycles Opening Party Come One Come All!

May 31, 2013 | News, Shopping

This Saturday June 1st from 17:00 Rhythm Cycles will hold it’s official opening party for the 2013 season. The shop has expanded this year and stocks a vast range of retail and rental bikes and also has biking parts and accessories. Rhythm Cycles, 31 May 2013...

Cycling through the Farmlands

May 31, 2013 | News

Superb weather today in Niseko – 21 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Many local residents are saying that there hasn’t been a lot of warm spring weather this year. Some poeple have even gone as far to say they feel like they have gone straight from...

NZ Snowboarders Japan Journals Shot in Niseko

May 29, 2013 | News, Winter Sports

Earlier this month the first issue for of NZ Snowboarder came out. The magazine if full of interesting articles and great snowboarding imagery sure to get people excited about the 2013 season. Great to see a few of my images shot earlier in the year with the talented...