Last Lifts for the 2012/13 Season

May 6, 2013 | News

Today saw the end of the 2012/13 season here in Niseko. Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Ground, Niseko Village Ski Ground, and Niseko Annupuri Ski Ground have all finished lift operations. The weather today was not great with strong winds and persistent heavy rain. Last day...

Involuntary Smiles

May 3, 2013 | News, Winter Sports

This morning was amazing. The fresh snowfall in the village translated to between 15 and 20cm of ‘cream cheese powder’ on the upper section of Niseko Hirafu. Paul summed it up best when he said: “I’d have been stoked on a day like this in mid...

Niseko Snow Report, 3 May 2013

May 3, 2013 | News, Snow Reports

*1cm of fresh snow as fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 6:30 today the temperature was 0°C. 1cm of wet snow!! 3 May 2013 Foot steps in the fresh snow, 3 May 2013 At 06:00 it was raining in lower Hirafu village but by 6:45 the rain had turned to...

Fresh is Best

Apr 29, 2013 | News

As Golden week officially starts here in Niseko we ventured up for some fresh tracks. The groomers were a but bumpy and sticky in sections but overall still good fun. The snow pack is now reportedly 80cm at the base of the mountain and 425cm at the mountain peak. Brad...

What is Golden Week in Niseko?

Apr 28, 2013 | News

Those not living in Japan may not be familiar with the term ‘Golden Week’. This refers to one of the main holiday periods in Japan. From late April into early May there are a series of public holidays: 29 April: Showa Day – the birthday of the former...