WARREN MILLER’S FLOWSTATE – NISEKO

May 23, 2013 | News, Winter Sports

In 2012, parts of the latest film from Warren Miller Entertainment were shot in Niseko, and I was invited to shoot the stills. FLOWSTATE is now touring Australia, and here are some highlights. Tyler deep in Niseko Village, 4 February 2012 International K2 skiers Tyler...

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...

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...