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Snow Report

Avalanche Takes A Life

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 [...]

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Niseko Snow Report – Record January Snowfalls

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The Japan Times Online have reported that Hokkaido has received record snowfalls for January. But it is only the 7th! See the article below. This photo is one of my favorites from around town in the last few weeks. The photographer is Derek from the NPB – A Picture is worth a thousand words. Japan [...]

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Niseko Snow Report – Lift Update

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Lift Updates – 8th December, 2009 Ace Family Pair Lift – Operating Hanazono Quad Lift#2 -Operating Family Course Silver Dream Course (To Hanazono#2 Lift Niseko Village Ski Resort Opened Today – Gondola and Country Road Chair Lift are running. Lift Operations Ace Quad Lift#2　　 8：30〜15：20　down lift ～16：00 Ace Pair Lift#3　 　　 　 8：40〜15：30 Hirafu Gondola　　　 [...]

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Niseko Snow Report – Opening Lift Updates

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5th Of December Lifts Opening Hanazono Quad Lift #3 Swinging Monkey Hirafu Gondola King Hooded Triple Lift #3 Lift Operate Hours Ace Quad Lift#2　　　    8：30〜15：20　　down lift 　〜16：00 Ace Pair Lift#3　　　　   8：40〜15：30 Hirafu Gondola　　　　   8：30〜15：20　　down lift 　〜16：00 Swinging Monkey　　　 8：40〜15：10 Hanazono Hooded Quad lift#3　　　　 9：00〜15：30 Courses Open Center Shirakaba Jumbo – Expert only – Narrow with [...]

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Niseko In Spring

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We have had a few messages on Twitter (twitter.com/Nisekowebzine)  in the last few weeks from people wanting to know what Niseko is like in Spring. Well as I was wasting time on YouTube today I found this video from April 2009 of some locals out enjoying some sun and snow. As you can see there [...]

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Niseko Snow Report 3rd of December

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Well last night delivered the biggest snowfall of the week! A massive 3 cms in the village and 6-10 up top if lucky. The outlook is nothing special at the moment, expected to be fine tomorrow, Friday the 4th, possibility of light snow late  Saturday afternoon and continuing till late March 2010! Start with the [...]

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First Snow Report Of 09/10

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Monday and Tuesday has seen some pretty consistent snow falls, with a solid 25cm + in the village and a reported 60cms up on the mountain! With temps forecast to rise, it is likely the snow in the village will melt over the next few days. If you are in town watch out for black [...]

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Niseko Village Shut Their Doors

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Well it is that time of year and Niseko Village (Higashiyama) have ended their lift service for the winter. If you didn’t get over to the new Niseko Village on your last trip you really should check it out next time. Luke and his staff have done a fantastic job of sprucing up the place [...]

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