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...

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...

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...