Feb 15, 2014 | Snow Reports
*3cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 6:40 today the temperature was -7°C. Overcast conditions with high altitude cloud. Chances are good that the cloud will clear and sunshine will make a welcome appearance. Heavy snowfall is...
Feb 14, 2014 | Snow Reports
*9cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 7:20 today the temperature was -7°C. Snowfall has returned to the region with a excellent fresh coverage. Higher up on the mountain there will be a few nice powder stashes to be found! The...
Feb 13, 2014 | News, Winter Sports
Hokkaido Back Country club have pulled off something special – heli-skiing tours in the Niseko region. The team offer 3 Big Mountain Backcountry Heli Tours on Shiribestu-dake just next to Rusutsu Resort. Hokkaido Backcountry Club Heli Drop on Shiribetsu-dake...
Feb 12, 2014 | News, Winter Sports
Plenty of people in Niseko have no problems letting a giant mechanical pulley do battle with gravity and cart their rotund posterior up mountains. But, those who know, know that to get the best snow, a little effort and perspiration is required. Rewards are directly...
Feb 11, 2014 | News, Snow Reports
*1cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 7:00 today the temperature was -12°C. A cold clear morning. Yesterdays predicted snowfall did not amount to much. Our recommendation is to get up on the mountain early and enjoy some soul carves...
