May 7, 2014 | News, Winter Sports
After another great winter in Niseko the long season has finally come to a close with all of the resorts in Niseko United closing yesterday. We headed to Mt Niseko Grand Hirafu Resort and made the most of it. Unfortunately this year top to bottom runs were not...
Feb 25, 2014 | Snow Reports
*0cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 7:20 today the temperature was -7°C. Another sunny day here in Niseko. It is always nice to see the sun but for those looking for powder turns these can be trying times. Yesterday throughout...
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 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...