Should I go to Hokkaido this time round?

[Go Native 70]

At Niseko Village they do that. Basically you get up top for the sunrise. Don't think it's too expensive, certainly worth doing once a twice for the experience.

[thursday 1]

much too early. Still in lala land.

[thursday 1]

8am aint too bad. Still got to make an effort.

[freckles 0]

Taking the plunge myself next winter.

Up there for 6 days in late February.

[skidaisuki 0]

err...yes

[deanrobi 2]

GN, are you saying that they do have an early option / kat runs to the top? I wasn't aware of that. Do you have any more details as i would be keen to give that a go on our next trip.

[Thundercat 60]

GN, thats right. I remember seeing the posters in the Niseko Village gondola. I thought it was something like 5000Y for 3 runs (could be totally wrong) and that didn't include list passes for the day. I'd appreciate more info. as well as I'll be in Niseko for a few weeks over the Christmas-New Year vacation.

[Go Native 70]

From their website

 

'Rise with the sun and leave your mark on the mountain with a First Tracks Cat Skiing

trip! Beginning bright and early with a light breakfast and hot coffee, our custom snow

cat will take you up the mountain to enjoy some early morning turns before the lifts even

start running. With a maximum of 6 guests skiing under the guidance of one of our

seasoned guides, you will have plenty of time to pick your line and turn around to admire

it before hopping back on for another run. Souvenir goods and photo included.'

 

Starts at 06:30 and finishes at 08:30, cost is Y15,000 per person.