I was passed this from a friend so thought we should posted it! What a cool poster to have on our site. Unfortunately I missed these guys last year but heard it was awesome, will be there this year for sure. Tomorrow Wednesday 2nd of February, Thursday and Friday at the Barn. Saturday at the Hilton. We’d love to here some comments from last year, post away below!
This Thursday the 23th December there will be a Nadare [avalanche] meeting at the Niseko Moiwa Center . The meeting will start at 19:00, it is also being broadcast live via the nisekoLive USTREAM Channel, so you don't really need to leave the warmth of your home.
We have some exciting news for all our valued customers and supporters! The Daily Flake, which produces daily video snow reports from around Japan, is giving its viewers the chance to win a ‘Flakin’ good snow package’. By simply checking out two Daily Flake video reports , you can check out the latest report on our website , you could win the following awesome snow package:
If you have time this month get across to Niseko Moiwa where you'll get 'Nothing But Powder Snow'. At the moment they have a few great deals on: Two for One 12 point tickets finishing 31 Jan 2010 and a joint campaign with Niseko Annupuri. Check the photos from yesterday!
After days of huge snowfall all around the Niseko area avalanche risk is very high. Don't let the great bluebird morning and hopefully day get in the way of good judgment. READ THE AVALANCHE REPORT and also check our backcountry pages for some great info. On a sadder note someone died on Shiribetsu-dake yesterday, the smaller Youteizan looking mountain out by Rusutsu Ski Resort. A south facing slope slid on the mountain when a group of eight were skiing out there.
After many years of Niseko Village conducting avalanche studies in Mizuno no Sawa, the area to the skiers right of the Niseko Village Gondola, it has finally been opened to the public. By completing a 20 minute lecture and paying the 2000yen fee you can be guided through the area by the Niseko Village Ski Patrol. After completing the initial lecture and guided run you can return as many times as you like to be guided through the area at set times daily.
The Burton Mountain Festival starts on the 9th of January, it runs until the 17th. Below is the schedule for the week. Also check out the website at www.burtonmountainfestival.com (only Japanese)
Following on from our other features on great day trip ski destinations from Niseko check out our new feature on Sapporo Teine. You could also check out Sapporo Teine website, it is only in Japanese but by clicking on some of the links you will find some information you will be able to understand, Gambatte [please do your best].
If you are in Niseko for more than a week and want to venture out a little more for a day or even overnight to Sapporo, Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort is well worth a look. Nestled in the mountains between Niseko and Sapporo it is a great day destination for something a little different.
