KrisSurf

Thanks a lot for info! Yeah, I didn't see it at first, but you can actually get straight down to the piste there, if you like (Merchen piste I think, when looking at a ski map?). But how is the forest there, no problem with thick/dense forest anywhere along the line from Goshiki?

Thanks for info!

If weather permits I really wanna ski to Goshiki Onsen and skin back (in Feb). What route do most of you guys use to skin back to Annupuri? The south-west ridge from the peak seems to have a really steep gully a bit down, so I guess most skin back below it, something like the blue line? Is there a cat track there somewhere? And are there any dangers lurking beneath, like hot spring holes or creeks or...? (No, I'm not alone and have BC experience, although not in Japan) :-)

Hi guys, Coming to Niseko in the beginning of Feb and we're arriving late to Hanazono where we have our accomodation. So next morning, can we buy the Niseko united all mountain lift pass (which we want) at Hanazono 308 - or do we have to get to Niseko village for that? It seems everywhere I read and search, they just mention to buy at the Village and Hirafu.. It seems Hanazono has no lift pass sales? /Kris, Sweden