First Tracks 2008 – 2011
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...
Freezing Sub Zero Mornings
Another sure indicator of the impending winter and meters of snow to come, sub zero mornings and heavy frosts. This morning the temperature dropped to -1 in Kutchan and slightly lower in Hirafu village. Early risers were welcomed into a beautiful frosty world. The sun...
Spectacular Autumn Colours
Autumn in Niseko is at it’s peak right now. Autumn weather is often very unstable here in Niseko with rain followed by clear sunny spells followed by more rain cycling through out the day – this has been the pattern of the weather over the last few days....
Hirafu-zaka Redevelopment
The long and highly anticipated redevelopment of Hirafu’s main road Hirafu-zaka has been steadily proceeding throughout the summer. With the demolition of the Kogen Hotel and J First Hotels the landscape surrounding the Welcome Center and upper village has been...