Powderman

I have booked accommodation at a lodge next to the beginners slope of the Hirafu Resort in Niseko for the end of November. Although I was worried about going so early they told me that the ski lifts are scheduled to open on the 23rd. They also said there was a decent amount of powder at the same time last year when the resort opened and that there are not many people around and that everyone was having a great time. I was warned though that not all of the restaurants and shops are open that early in the season. I'm going for the snow so I am not really to concerned.