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...

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...

3 May 2012 Vs 3 May 2013

May 14, 2013 | News

Below are 2 shots of the Alpen run. The bottom shot was taken on the 3rd of May 2012 when skiers and snowboarders had to walk through the mud for about 10 meters and then ride to the bottom. The top shot was taken on the 6 May on closing day. There were no problems...

Shoulder Season Ghost Town

May 7, 2013 | News

Unbelievably there were a few stray flakes of snow falling in Hirafu village this morning – winter is still hanging on! Looking up at Mt.Yotei and Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Ground it was easy to see the fresh dusting of snow at higher elevations. Looking up to...