deanrobi 2 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Love the last one too, Never seen a shot from that view, well done Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Originally Posted By: ratherb@thesnow Love the last one too, Never seen a shot from that view, well done It's from near the peak looking back to the false summit that's above Annupuri. You can see the top of the King #4 lift on the left which is where you walk from. About a 20 minute walk to the top. If you drop down to the left you'll end up in Hanazono and off to the right into the Annupuri back bowl. Link to post Share on other sites
deanrobi 2 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Hey GN i meant to ask you this question a few weeks back as you have a good knowledge of who's who in town. I noticed when I was in Niseko earlier this year that the company Hokkaido Tracks seemed to have their name/logo all over the place and on so many accommodation premises, are they becoming a large stakeholder in the place? Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 HT was one of the first big developers in town, they grew quickly and developed a lot of stuff. They are certainly a large stakeholder and the owners of both the development and management sides of the business live here year round. You would have noticed all their advertising at the new bus stop near Seicomart as HT put up the funds to build the shelter. Link to post Share on other sites
deanrobi 2 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Thanks GN, Yes the new bus stop and I thank them for putting funding into community areas like that which serve many of the punters visiting Niseko. I certainly got the benefit from its use on a few nights particularly during that cold spell we experienced a few weeks back. I also notice a lot of building when walking around the upper and lower village that seemed to have the HT sign on then as well as every second vehicle I saw seemed to have the logo. Anyway good on them for putting something back into the infrastructure of the place. Its definitely a company name that now sticks in my memory banks and whether I use them in the future or not for accommodation is yet to be seen. Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Yes nice snowhuntress - keep 'em coming! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Snowhuntress ready for a trip down Mizuno? Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Originally Posted By: thursday Snowhuntress ready for a trip down Mizuno? NOT QUITE!!! I wish I could tell you that I was the one who took the Peak Shot but it was Mr Snowhunter. I am still happy with my achievements and each day I am trying something more brave!! Today was a mixed bag there was snow but unfortunately it was mixed with poor visibility at times, then once the visibility improved the snow eased off and the wind came up in the afternoon. We finished around 5pm and it started snowing heavily but it has eased off again now. The hill is pretty tracked out and I think the problem with bluebird days people can wee where everyone goes. So when you head off for a secret stash sometimes you will have 10 people following you. I have found this year even though there are alot of Aussies as usual. There a heaps of Americans, English and Hong Kongers. Lift queues are not to bad at all luckily all the lifts have been going while we have been there, it could be different if we get a blow day and some of the lifts are closed. Tomorrow looks like it is going to be a little windy in the morning so we will head of to Yukitopia in the morning and then the slopes in the arvo! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 How could you tell they were HK'ers? Were they shouting to each other in Cantonese, completely ignoring how annoying that is to others? Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 NO!!! I was on the lift with a lady and she was telling me there was a whole plane load of them had come over!! Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Okay here are a few more photo's Outside the Park Hotel Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Pikachu!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 looks like a nice day. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Originally Posted By: thursday Pikachu!!!!!!! That is exactly what I was going to say!!! Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Well it is with tears in my eyes that I post this thread. Today is my last day in Niseko. Yesterday was the most perfect day ever. Good covering of snow overnight and Bluebird day all day and NO WIND. Okay there were queues for most of the lifts at Hirafu but over at Annupuri it was perfect. Managed some tree runs with still some untouched powder to be found and not to crowded over there at all. Headed back around 5pm and it was getting very ugly snow a little soft and slow and a lot of the fronts were getting very icy and scratchy. Today is not looking that spectacular with winds forecasted and no new snow over night. What ever is dished up I will enjoy as it is my last day. You now you have had a good holiday when you wake up stiff and sore and tired. The next few days are not looking flash at all with rain forecasted 706mt for Wednesday night and Thursday YUCK!!! Makes going home a little easier. Off tomorrow to hit the shops in Sapporo Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Don't get too relaxed. You've got a mega trip report to put together. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Taking measurements from Niseko Now, as of 01 March 2010 Hirafu is up to 13.1m of snowfall at village level so far this season. The February snowfall was a decent 2.6m even with a week of no snow at the end of the month. The 20cm that fell on St David's Day (today, the national day of Wales) could be the start of a massive March in the Niseko Resort Area. Fingers crossed for you all. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 hey Mike, did you get some of that snow that fell last weekend? Scotland got a metre of it over night...unfortunately it had blown off the mountain by the time my bro got up there!! Although a mate had an awesome mountain bike experience in the snow at Glentress near to Peebles. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Not down here unfortunately Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Taking measurements from Niseko Now, as of 14 March 2010 Hirafu has hit its 'average' with snowfall at village level of 14.1m so far this season. A metre has fallen in the first two weeks of March, with more forecast. A 15m winter is a distinct possibility Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Remind me how was it last year? Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 In terms of total snowfall I'd say this year is similar to last year but it has been a colder winter with far less rain events and overall much better snow quality. Certainly more powder days. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Up to and including today, March 17th: 2008/09 11.4m (my measurements taken in St Moritz, just outside Hirafu) 2009/10 14.2m (taken from Niseko Now. Where new snowfall has been presented as 15-20cm for example, I have taken the lesser amount). Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 A bit more this year then Link to post Share on other sites
Jishipi 0 Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Nighter this evening was deeeep in places and really felt like mid winter up there ..amazing stuff and center 4 was the only lift running. Tomorrow morning - GAME ON ! Link to post Share on other sites
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