A New Beginning

Dec 1, 2014 | News, Winter Sports

After a mixed but ultimately disappointing November it looks like we are about to kick off the season here in Niseko. There is a massive cold front bearing down on us and this is expected to deliver heavy snowfall and freezing conditions throughout the week –...

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....

Grand Hirafu Postpones Opening Day

Nov 21, 2014 | News

Grand Hirafu have announce that they will be postponing their scheduled opening day for a week due to a lack of snow. With 20cm at the base and 50cm at the peak conditions aren’t quite there. Please take a look at Grand Hirafu’s report. Here’s hoping...

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, 19 November 2014

Nov 19, 2014 | News, Snow Reports

*2cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 7:00 today the temperature was 0°C. A nice dusting of fresh stuff around the village this morning. Every Flake is Sacred Conditions are now expected to warm up on Friday with the possibility of rain...