Fresh Snow in Hirafu

Nov 15, 2012 | News, Snow Reports

Temperatures dropped considerably overnight and this morning the light rain in Hirafu village was falling as snow higher up on the mountain. The snow line was visible at around 700m the lowest it has reached so far for the 2012-13 season. Great to see snow again after...

Skateboarding Hirafu-zaka

Nov 14, 2012 | News

As Niseko residents prepare for the inevitable arrival of winter, the first snowfall (Hatsu Yuki 初雪) this year is considerably later than usual. Most locals have some kind of theory about what this will mean for the coming season, but there is one thing everyone...

Flashes of Inspiration

Nov 3, 2012 | News

Autumn in Niseko can be difficult. Temperatures drop and the inevitable stormy weather rolls in. Over the last few days there has been heavy rainfall, strong winds and persistent low cloud. This morning snowfall was evident above 1000m on Mt. Niseko Annupuri between...

Mt.Yotei Crater

Nov 2, 2012 | Winter Sports

The mesmerizing 1,898m high Mt.Yotei dominates the landscape in the Niseko region. Throughout the seasons Mt.Yotei is popular with hikers and those who make it to the top are rewarded with an amazing views of the crater and the surrounding region. There are several...

First Tracks 2008 – 2011

Nov 1, 2012 | News, Winter Sports

As Niseko Hirafu awaits winter and the first snow fall of the 2012-13 season why not take a look back at some images from the first snowfall in Hirafu village and first tracks at Niseko Mt. Resort Grand Hirafu. 2008 First tracks with Mike Richards AKA “Mike...