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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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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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Avalanche Takes A Life

January 19, 2010

Photo Credit – Black Diamond Tours
Niseko and the surrounding areas have been battered with what can only be described as all time epic snow conditions this season, especially since the new year. While everyone has been out making some of the best turns of their lives, we may have forgotten a little about safety issues [...]

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Mizuno no Sawa – Open For The First Time

January 6, 2010

Mizuno no Sawa has been opened to the public for the first time! With the recent snow storms dumping meters of POW the coverage of Mizuno no Sawa was opened to a small group of skiers and boarders to lay down some epic virgin turns yesterday (5th Jan, 2010).
The good times didn’t last for long [...]

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Two Way Radio Use In Niseko & Japan

December 8, 2009
Radio Japan

With a lot of people getting excited about ripping it up on holiday in Niseko over the coming winter, we want to make sure you aware of the Two Way Radio Rules in Niseko and Japan so you don’t end up with a nasty fine or maybe even some jail time!
It has been a problem [...]

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2009 Niseko Avalanche Meeting

December 1, 2009

If you are in Niseko at the moment the 2009 Avalanche Meeting will be held at Niseko Moiwa Ski Area Rest House at 7pm on the 23rd of December. Help avoid a tragedy and make your way to the meeting.

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This Would Work In Niseko

November 30, 2009

When a snowmobile is not stylish enough and a cat is not quick enough, Subaru and rally driver Ken Block have the ultimate solution for you. One of these bad boys would look fantastic in my garage and would make the drive to Max Value in Kutchan so much more fun! Check out the video!

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Made You Look – Niseko & Japan

November 17, 2009

Made You Look is an Australian and NZ Snowboard film due for release in July 2010. Filmed over 2 years, the film features the top snowboarding talent from both OZ and NZ. Niseko and other Japan locations play are featured in the film. Check out some of the Made You Look teasers below.

Made You Look [...]

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Niseko Can Cure Mondayitis

November 9, 2009

Arrrr Mondayitis! Described by Wikipedia as:
A feeling of weariness and apathy that some workers express when starting the work week on Monday.
But who really gives a shit that it is Monday when winter is knocking on the door, check this out!

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Jermy Jones Teaser – Deeper

November 5, 2009

With winter getting underway in the northern hemisphere around the world,  the influx of snowboarding and ski videos is about to peak.
This video has nothing to do with Niseko, but it is an epic trailer of the video that will be released featuring Jermy Jones and others, so just check it out!

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