Niseko, Japan. - Snowboarding Forum

riziger · 01-13-2013, 12:14 AM

Doing a season here in Niseko and if you love powder you have to come here. 8m so far at village level since late November. Past 3 days alone has yielded 1m worth of champagne powder.

Have a look at our highlights so far this winter. I wouldn't say we're very good but it's definitely a load of fun.

jaie91 · 01-16-2013, 05:36 AM

Looks pretty sick man. Im heading there in 2days time soooo amped.

Any trails that are highlights or spots not many.people know about?

Shred hard!

ETM · 01-16-2013, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jaie91

Looks pretty sick man. Im heading there in 2days time soooo amped.

Any trails that are highlights or spots not many.people know about?

Shred hard!

Looks good. 4 days for me to wait.

riziger · 01-19-2013, 05:41 AM

If you're doing Niseko United get an all-mountain pass. Just hit up all the gates man. Do a peak hike out Gate 3, definitely a must-do experience.

If in Hirafu do the Miharashi run. Probably best run on the mountain. Look out for Superstition in Niseko Village as well.

Wangta · 01-21-2013, 01:23 PM

Will be there for a weekend end of Feb. Pumped!!!

hktrdr · 01-21-2013, 09:26 PM

It has been fantastic - has been snowing everyday since I got here a month ago.
Only now having the first couple of days without new snowfall.

riziger · 01-22-2013, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by hktrdr

It has been fantastic - has been snowing everyday since I got here a month ago.
Only now having the first couple of days without new snowfall.

Yeah can't complain eh?

You here for the season? Working somewhere?

Today has been the first day in 22 straight days of snowfall that it has not snowed.

Wangta · 01-23-2013, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by hktrdr

It has been fantastic - has been snowing everyday since I got here a month ago.
Only now having the first couple of days without new snowfall.

Envy you guys. Would love to stay there for a month!

riziger · 03-25-2013, 06:52 AM

Highlights from January to March here in Niseko, Japan including Rusutsu, Kiroro, hiking Shiribetsu-dake, Annupuri, Niseko Village, Hirafu and Hanazono.

There were some absolutely epic days this winter but March has been disappointing with it becoming warm and windy.

To round it up, last winter was much better. Fewer punters, consistent snow, low winds. This winter has been a lot more busy (longest lift line I've had was no more than 10 mins mind, and that was at it's absolute peak early Jan) and the snow has come in patches. We've had days where it's snowed half a metre in 4 hours but late Jan and most of March was windy.

Still, it was a really really fun season all round. Can't complain with 18m of fresh champagne powder. Enjoy the video and do visit Niseko if powder is your thing.

If you have questions about the place shoot away, I'll try to help with whatever knowledge I've amassed here over 2 winters.

Wangta · 03-25-2013, 07:05 AM

Absolutely awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

01-13-2013, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
riziger Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Niseko, Japan Posts: 26	Niseko, Japan. Doing a season here in Niseko and if you love powder you have to come here. 8m so far at village level since late November. Past 3 days alone has yielded 1m worth of champagne powder. Have a look at our highlights so far this winter. I wouldn't say we're very good but it's definitely a load of fun.

01-21-2013, 01:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wangta Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vermont and SoCal Posts: 154	Re: Niseko, Japan. Will be there for a weekend end of Feb. Pumped!!! __________________ -- 2012 Ride Highlife 161 2013 Ride Slackcountry 164

03-25-2013, 06:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
riziger Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Niseko, Japan Posts: 26	Highlights from January to March here in Niseko, Japan including Rusutsu, Kiroro, hiking Shiribetsu-dake, Annupuri, Niseko Village, Hirafu and Hanazono. There were some absolutely epic days this winter but March has been disappointing with it becoming warm and windy. To round it up, last winter was much better. Fewer punters, consistent snow, low winds. This winter has been a lot more busy (longest lift line I've had was no more than 10 mins mind, and that was at it's absolute peak early Jan) and the snow has come in patches. We've had days where it's snowed half a metre in 4 hours but late Jan and most of March was windy. Still, it was a really really fun season all round. Can't complain with 18m of fresh champagne powder. Enjoy the video and do visit Niseko if powder is your thing. If you have questions about the place shoot away, I'll try to help with whatever knowledge I've amassed here over 2 winters. Last edited by riziger; 03-25-2013 at 07:15 AM.

03-25-2013, 07:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
Wangta Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vermont and SoCal Posts: 154	Absolutely awesome video. Thanks for sharing. __________________ -- 2012 Ride Highlife 161 2013 Ride Slackcountry 164

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01-16-2013, 05:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
jaie91 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 9	Looks pretty sick man. Im heading there in 2days time soooo amped. Any trails that are highlights or spots not many.people know about? Shred hard!

01-19-2013, 05:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
riziger Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Niseko, Japan Posts: 26	If you're doing Niseko United get an all-mountain pass. Just hit up all the gates man. Do a peak hike out Gate 3, definitely a must-do experience. If in Hirafu do the Miharashi run. Probably best run on the mountain. Look out for Superstition in Niseko Village as well.

01-21-2013, 09:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
hktrdr Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,186	It has been fantastic - has been snowing everyday since I got here a month ago. Only now having the first couple of days without new snowfall.