Akio-san the Lone Niseko Summer Skier
Cycling over the Mt.Annupuri range yesterday from the Hanazono direction on route 58 the north face was still looking worthy of a few summer turns. While wondering about the possibility of bears in the area I was startled to see a lone skier emerging from the thick...3 May 2012 Vs 3 May 2013
Below are 2 shots of the Alpen run. The bottom shot was taken on the 3rd of May 2012 when skiers and snowboarders had to walk through the mud for about 10 meters and then ride to the bottom. The top shot was taken on the 6 May on closing day. There were no problems...Last Lifts for the 2012/13 Season
Today saw the end of the 2012/13 season here in Niseko. Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Ground, Niseko Village Ski Ground, and Niseko Annupuri Ski Ground have all finished lift operations. The weather today was not great with strong winds and persistent heavy rain. Last day...Involuntary Smiles
This morning was amazing. The fresh snowfall in the village translated to between 15 and 20cm of ‘cream cheese powder’ on the upper section of Niseko Hirafu. Paul summed it up best when he said: “I’d have been stoked on a day like this in mid...