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It Snowed in Niseko Yesterday

By Simon | May 14, 2009

Thought that would get your attention!
Even when the mountain’s lifts are closed in Niseko and everybody is gearing up for some summer action mother nature again lets us know that winter is still not quite finished! It may have only been a dusting on the peaks around Niseko and Kiroro’s Mt. Yoichi but [...]

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Niseko’s Winter – Strike III and out?

By Simon | March 25, 2009

Just off the mountain, great runs on Niseko Annupuri in the backbowls. After 4 days of cold snowy-ish weather 20cm had accumulated on a firm base with some deeper wind blown stashes. Really can’t complain being the 25th of March.
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Hokkaido Snow Update

By Joel | January 16, 2009

After a slightly slow start to the winter here in Hokkaido things are now well and truly in full swing. The snow banks in Sapporo continue to grow and surrounding resorts such as Sapporo Kokusai and Teine Highlands are in superb condition. In Niseko it appears someone once again forgot to turn off the powder [...]

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Sky Clears for Niseko

By Simon | January 8, 2009

Just a quick update today to say it was awesome to see the sun and get on the mountain today. Yahoo weather forecast was not right but by Saturday the snow will settle back in. Enjoy todays photo of Hirafu from Route 5 and yesterdays photo of the peak clearing.

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