Niseko Hirafu Whiteout

Jan 5, 2012 | Winter Sports

This morning I ventured up the hill nice and early fueled by a J-Sekka Cafe Bacon and Egg roll with high expectations. I was in line nice and early at the Ace Quad Lift #2 Center 4 with a bunch of like minded people. As the lift climbed the visibility went down and...

Niseko New Year In Black And White

Jan 1, 2012 | News

Happy New Year 2012. Here are a few images from the last day of 2011 and the new years celebrations here in Hirafu.   Glen Claydon Photography getting the shots.

Black Diamond Tours opening up the throttle on the 2011/12 season

Dec 17, 2011 | Winter Sports

This season Black Diamond Tours have expanded operations from their main office to incorporate a new location opposite Milk Kobo in Higashiyama. From this new location Black Diamond are now running guided snowmobile tours around the surrounding farmland and have...

2012 Niseko Grand Hirafu Season Begins.

Nov 27, 2011 | News

The new season has begun with excellent snow in Niseko Grand Hirafu. Friday night the official opening ceremony party and banquet seminar was held at the Niseko Alpen Hotel. Due to strong winds and some limited snow coverage the resort was only able to open the Ace...

Niseko First Tracks 2008-2010

Nov 12, 2011 | News, Winter Sports

The much anticipation snow storm that’s due to hit the Niseko area and fall down to village level in the next few days (well that’s what the weather report says) has the locals pumped and poised to get those first tracks down the mountain. Today feels like...