Mt. Aunnupuri Pictorial Essay

Nov 25, 2014 | News

As the ebb and flow into winter continues the snow line is waltzing it’s way up and down Mt. Annupuri. Although there was no new snowfall in Hirafu village this morning it was a great to see a fresh dusting higher up on the mountain. Please enjoy the view....

A Slower Start Than Expected

Nov 21, 2014 | News, Winter Sports

After the excellent snowfall and excitement of first tracks last week conditions have pretty much stayed cold but without the expected snowfall. At this stage it looks like we will have to wait until next week for decent snowfall. Chances are good that Grand Hirafu...

Niseko Snow Report, 18 November 2014

Nov 18, 2014 | News, Snow Reports

*0.5cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 7:30 today the temperature was -2°C. Cold temperatures have persisted for the last few days and it is presently snowing lightly in Hirafu Village. Looks like we can expect continued sporadic...

Niseko Snow Report, 13 November 2014

Nov 13, 2014 | News, Snow Reports

This morning there was no snow to report at village level. At first glance looking towards Mt.Yotei there was no obvious snowfall but looking up towards Mt. Annupuri peak from Hirafu it was a different story, a nice dusting clearly visible to the top of the Alpen...

Noisily Floating By

Nov 12, 2014 | News

It has been a while since we last saw a Motorized Paraglider in these parts but yesterday morning we were treated to a rare sight. This guy cruised past lower Hirafu Village from the Kutchan side and just kept going. Don’t know where he landed but it was a cool...