A cold snap and a snowy week ahead for Niseko

Nov 8, 2013 | News, Snow Reports

This morning we have みぞれ Mizore, half snow half rain in Hirafu village level but higher up….we have snow! Looks like this week we will receive some significant snowfall with Mountainwatch predicting 48cm for Niseko in their 7 day worldwide forecast!! Bring it...

Oh what a feeling

Nov 7, 2013 | News, Winter Sports

In just over a month night skiing and boarding will be possible in Mt Niseko Grand Hirafu Resort. For anyone who hasn’t been night skiing / boarding in Hirafu……IT IS AMAZING! Daily lift operations start at 08:30 and finish at 20:30. That’s 12...

Mt. Annupuri Sunrise

Nov 6, 2013 | News

Early mornings aren’t for everyone. Yesterday’s clear early morning skies seemed like a good time to check out Mt. Annupuri peak. Setting off from Hirafu village in the darkness definitely tests a hikers motivation. All is quickly forgotten after arriving...

The Waiting Game

Nov 4, 2013 | News

The waiting game continues here in Niseko for the first big dump of snow for the season. This morning after some early rain in the village the clouds parted revealing a fresh layer of snow around the summit of Mt. Annupuri. Temperatures are still quite mild at village...

Autumnal Ying and Yang in Niseko

Oct 28, 2013 | News

The last of the leaves are falling off the trees and Mt.Yotei and Mt.Annupuri peaks both have a nice layer of snow. Recently the weather was alternated constantly between rain and sunshine, usually in quick succession. Although it is wet and rain jackets are essential...