Category Archives: Niseko News
Powder December
It’s been a crazy start to the season here in Niseko – the best in 50 years in fact. There are rumours floating around that this ‘Powder December’ could break all previous December records too, although it’ll need to snow … Continue reading
How much snow?
It hasn’t stopped snowing for about 17 days now. The word on the street is that this could well be the best December on record… 4.3 meters so far and the snow just keeps on coming. And here’s the proof…
Let the season in Niseko begin!
December 1st… and there’s lots of snow already. The season in Niseko has started with a bang. When I walked outside the front door in the morning it was shin-deep. In a 24hr period the top lift in Niseko had … Continue reading
Radiation Levels in Hokkaido
Is it safe in Hokkaido? Could I be exposed to radiation? These are questions that everyone thinking of a ski or snowboard trip to Japan would have. And understandably so. The fact is that Hokkaido was almost unaffected by the … Continue reading
Snow is a falling!!!
Our first turns here at Niseko Academy are only a week or so away. So when we looked out the window today and saw some fresh snow, you can imagine the smiles on our faces. Our first course for the … Continue reading
New Gondola for 2011/2012
Niseko’s 50th year in operation as a ski resort will see a new gondola in Grand Hirafu. Tokyu Resorts, the owners of the Hirafu area, are investing heavily in this new construction due for completion before the 2011/2012 winter season. … Continue reading
