Earning Summer Turns in Niseko

Jun 8, 2013 | News, Winter Sports

Summer has arrived with temperatures forecast to reach 27 degrees today in Niseko. After meeting Akio-san the lone Niseko summer skier on Tuesday i have been thinking about skiing the north face of Mt. Annupuri. Having never skied in June before it seemed like a good...

The Goshiki Loop

Jun 6, 2013 | News

One of the most rewarding road cycling routes in the Niseko area is the “Goshiki Loop”. From Hirafu village this route takes riders over the Mt.Annupuri range via route 58. The ride is suitable not only to enthusiasts but can also be enjoyed slowly as...

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...

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...