The Waiting Game
The waiting game continues here in Niseko for the first big dump of snow for the season. This morning after some early rain in the village the clouds parted revealing a fresh layer of snow around the summit of Mt. Annupuri. Temperatures are still quite mild at village...Autumnal Ying and Yang in Niseko
The last of the leaves are falling off the trees and Mt.Yotei and Mt.Annupuri peaks both have a nice layer of snow. Recently the weather was alternated constantly between rain and sunshine, usually in quick succession. Although it is wet and rain jackets are essential...Niseko Hirafu Ace Hill Hike
After the excitement of yesterday’s snowfall we decided it was time for an early start and a hike up Grand Hirafu Ski Ground to see how much snow had fallen overnight higher up on the mountain. Another brilliant sunrise…. * Click on the images to view them...How much snow fell on Niseko in 2012 & 2013?
The snow has returned to Niseko. According to Kutchan town the first snow fall on Mt. Yotei was on the 4th of October. 360niseko mistakenly reported the first snow fall on 26th of September however this was frost. Since then Mt. Yotei has had a couple light...