Nicolas Muller In Hokkaido

by admin on February 9, 2010

Following up from the Tracking Eero – Japan Webisode, here is some of the footage from the super smooth Nicolas Muller ripping it up around Hokkaido from the Tracking Eero project.

Nicolas Muller Japan Webisode From “Tracking Eero” from OAKLEY on Vimeo.

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Flake Film Festival – Niseko 2010

February 8, 2010
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Flake Film Festival is now “Calling For Entries” so why not put your film in the spotlight!
Niseko’s premiere short film event is set to once again entertain YOU- the people, visitors and workers of Niseko Hirafu, Japan. After such a successful event in February, 2009, this “Award Winning” film event is set to rock Niseko [...]

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Red Bar One Foot In The Rave

February 4, 2010
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Time to get your rave on with the crew at Red Bar!
Where: Red Bar – Lower Village in Hirafu
When: Feb 5th – 10pm till you drop
How Much: Cover charge is 1000yen and includes a cold beverage of the alcoholic kind.
Drinks: Beers will be 300yen, Cocktails/Shots 400 yen between 10pm & 11.30pm
DJs Include: J West & [...]

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61st Sapporo Snow Festival

February 3, 2010
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The Sapporo Snow Festival is on from the from 5 to 11 February and the  main event is located in Odori Park.
The show pits teams of ice and snow sculptors from across Japan and the world in a contest to see who can create the most impressive sculptures. Past entries include recreations of Japanese castles, [...]

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The North Face Backcountry Clinic

February 1, 2010

The North Face will be holding a backcountry event in Niseko early March.  Tomoki Takaku a rider for The North Face and leader of the Powder Company will be leading the tour! If you are in the area go check it out!

Post info from Neil Hartmann – Go check it out!

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Hanazono Niseko Half Pipe Contest

January 28, 2010
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Two half pipe contests are held over in Hanazono this weekend! If you want to check out some of the best pipe riders that J-pow has shredding it up at the moment, go check it out!
FIS Snowboard Japan Cup 2010 – Presented by kissmark
Official practice – 29th January
Qualifying round/final – 30th January
14th Hokkaido Ski Championship [...]

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Herbie’s Umbrella Bar Rail Jam

January 27, 2010
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Come and get your jib on with the super smooth crew at Herbie’s Umbrella Bar. Join in and throw it down for the crowd or kick back, relax and watch some tailbone breakin’ action with an adult beverage in hand!
Bring your cameras, some friends and your best, “ARRRR damn that would hurt!” face. (><)
Herbie’s Rail [...]

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10/11 Season Work In Niseko

January 26, 2010
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If you want to work in Niseko during the 10/11 season, why not try your hand at being a ski/board instructor!
Think of the girls, or the boys, the fame, the fortune, the sexy mankinis!
The NZSIA level 1 certification will take place from the 1-4 of Feb in Niseko Hirafu.
Candidates need to be able to ski [...]

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Annupuri Avalanche Injured 3 Skiers

January 24, 2010
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It has been reported that 3 skiers have been injured in another avalanche in Annupuri, part of Niseko United.
The incident happened at the last gully before the cornice. All skiers were experienced and survived the 300 metre slide, albeit with injuries.
Niseko Avalanche Safety
We don’t want to sound like a broken record but please be careful [...]

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Help Protect Japan

January 22, 2010
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Before packing up your snowboard and ski bags and jumping on the plane to Japan, it is a really good idea to make sure you are not carrying any unwanted friends in your luggage. I don’t just mean those friends that are jealous of you coming to Niseko to ride POW!
I mean spiders!
Australia’s venomous redback [...]

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Kiroro Helmet Cam With Matt Hampton

January 21, 2010

Want to check out another resort while in Niseko? Take a look at Kiroro,  here is some helmet cam footage by Matt Hampton from Rhythm Snowsports.

Skiing at Kiroro with a helmet cam! from hampton on Vimeo.
A little info on Kiroro
Kiroro is one of those hidden gems and would have to be classed as one of [...]

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