Nature Ride Niseko

Jul 11, 2013 | News

Last Sunday in fantastic summer weather the inaugural Nature Ride Niseko cycling event was held. This event caters to road cyclists and has four courses 30km, 60km, 110km and 200km. There were over 100 entrants. Below is a short video of the 110km ride shot with a Go...

Niseko Cycling – Kutchan Potato Fields x 30

Jul 3, 2013 | News

Yesterday’s great weather was perfect for shooting a time-lapse from my bike. One of my favorite rides in the Niseko area is ” The Potato Fields Loop” There is no set route but generally speaking from Hirafu Village the ride heads to the north east...

Earning Summer Turns in Niseko

Jun 8, 2013 | News, Winter Sports

Summer has arrived with temperatures forecast to reach 27 degrees today in Niseko. After meeting Akio-san the lone Niseko summer skier on Tuesday i have been thinking about skiing the north face of Mt. Annupuri. Having never skied in June before it seemed like a good...

Akio-san the Lone Niseko Summer Skier

Jun 5, 2013 | News, Winter Sports

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...

The Last Resort

Jun 3, 2013 | News, Winter Sports

After a huge season Nakayama-toge Ski Ground the last resort to remain open in Hokkaido finally closed for the season yesterday. Nakayama-toge literally means mountain pass and is located approximately half way between the center of Sapporo city and Niseko. With blue...