Showing posts with label Puuterilunta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Puuterilunta. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Japan Snow Report - The Daily Flake 3 March 2011 FINAL REPORT
It's our final snow report for the season but make sure you check in with us tomorrow because we'll be posting a wrap up of the season. And it has been an awesome one!
These reports are updated everyday so make sure you keep watching!
These reports are filed from Niseko, a ski resort on Japan's north Island, Hokkaido. These days, the resort is famous for its incredible and seemingly endless powder days.
The Daily Flake is available for viewing on a range of key snow and travel related websites, so it's easier to find than an Izakaya in Tokyo. ;
These reports are updated everyday so make sure you keep watching!
These reports are filed from Niseko, a ski resort on Japan's north Island, Hokkaido. These days, the resort is famous for its incredible and seemingly endless powder days.
The Daily Flake is available for viewing on a range of key snow and travel related websites, so it's easier to find than an Izakaya in Tokyo. ;
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Skiing and Boarding at Mt Hotham in Victoria Australia
http://www.mthotham.com.au At Hotham you have 320 hectares of awesome terrain and snow to enjoy serviced by 13 lifts. With the summit at 1861m Hotham gains the best natural snowfalls in Victoria. Take your pick from tree runs, natural half-pipes, gullies, bowls, intermediate cruisers, powder pockets and the extreme zone. Head up the hill and experience the Powder Capital of Australia!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 23rd Feb 2011
There's a change in the air! Winds have picked up and clouds were crossing the sky in Niseko today. Temperatures were still quite mild but the good news is that snow is on the way!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Niseko Avalanche Information - 2011.02.15 Tuesday
Annupuri base 6am: -10℃, clear sky and no overnight snowfall. The Sea of Japan is calm and no snowclouds are present. A moderate 10m/s NW wind is persisting at the peak, making some snowdrifts of windblown snow develop in leeward slopes. Although some tracks are remaining, the slopes are mostly recovered and the snow in the trees is in good condition. Peak gates are scheduled to open as soon as ready (9:30 – 10:00). Do not duck ropes to step out of bounds. According to the snowfall transition, the snowdrifts development is slow and the general avalanche risk is low. However, cornices may collapse at anytime especially around this time of the season, and if anyone get caught in it, the damage can be fatal. Better not remain underneath cornices on purpose and stay away from gully bottoms. The freedom of out of bounds riding is protected by the Niseko Rules, however safety is not guaranteed at all. Stay alarmed; be aware of all risks involved in riding the backcountry. Collisions, slipdrops, crevasses, avalanches and more…
Have a nice day.
Have a nice day.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Japan Snow Report 9th Feb 2011
A clear and calm day in Niseko! Perfect for hiking into the back bowls or the up the peak. If you took the proper safety precautions of course! The groomed runs were also in pristine condition. Temperatures were around -11 degrees on the mountain today.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 7th Feb 2011
It started snowing last night and continued throughout today, heavily at times! The cover of fresh was quite thin this morning off-piste, however conditions improved as the snow kept falling. Snowfalls are forecast to continue this week!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Niseko 6th Feb 2011 SUNDAY SPECIAL
Check out some of the best footage we shot last week, plus a two day forecast! It was fine and partly cloudy sky today, but snow is on the way for Niseko, we'll let you know when the flakes start to fall. Keep watching!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 3rd February 2011 HIKING THE PEAK
What do you do on a stunning blue sky day in Niseko? Hike the peak! The Mt. Annupuri Peak sits at 1308m above sea level and offers incredible riding opportunities for advanced skiers and boarders who are experienced in the backcountry. Check out today's...
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 2nd Feb 2011
We woke up to around 10cm of fresh snow this morning and then the sun came out! There are literally football fields full of powder out there at present in Niseko, and it looks like we'll be exploring it all under blue sky this week. Today winds were next to non existent and temperatures were down to -10 degrees.
Japan Snow Report - 1st Feb 2011
Another brilliant day in this wintry, powdery paradise called Niseko! 45cm fell last night and we saw light falls along with intermittent sunshine during the day. Winds were strong up high and temperatures were down to -14 degrees.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 31st Jan 2011
There are two activities taking up everyone's time in Niseko at present...riding and digging! It hasn't stopped snowing since Friday afternoon, bringing us up to 2 metres of snow around the lower slopes. It was one of the deepest days of the season so far out there, with the drifts in amongst the trees sitting at waist deep or higher. Winds were moderate to strong and temperatures were down to -12 degrees.
Niseko Avalanche Information - 2011.01.31
The storm is starting to settle down, however the avalanche risk remains still very high.
Extremely hazardous conditions in Annupuri Osawa, Kozan no Sawa, Fujiwara no sawa and Higashi-One.
This storm has developed 250cm of snowdrifts in some leeward slopes above 850m in the past 48hours.
Possibility of a thick slide from Jan 29th or 28th layer is to be highly considered today.
Extreme caution is required especially in slopes with heavy/thick/consistent/uniform slabs which would transfer stimulation throughout the entire slab in a split second and trigger a large surface slab avalanche. Knolls and slopes around/under cornices are all time dangerous.
Gates opening is yet to be decided, please respect the ski patrol’s decisions.
Most avalanche accidents occur during or just after storms.
Coastal data: W11m/s 1.6m waves.
Annupuri peak 6am: WSW8m/s, -16.5℃.
45cm of overnight snowfall at the base.
Stormen har bedarrat men lavinrisken är fortsatt mycket hög. Extremt riskabelt vid Annapuri Osawa, Kozan no Sawa, Fujiwara no sawa och Higashi-One. De senaste 48 timmarnas storm har medfört att det ligger 250cm ny snö i drivor i vissa backar i lä över 850m. Risken för ett snöskred från gårdagens snölager, samt från lagret i förrgår, är mycket stor idag och måste tas i beaktande. Utomordentligt stor försiktighet krävs speciellt i backar med tjocka/jämna/uniforma snöplattor eftersom de kan släppa vid minsta retning, vilket inom loppet av en tiondels sekund kan resultera i en stor ytlavin. Kullar och backar i närheten av och under hängdrivor är alltid farliga. Grindarnas öppnande eller icke öppnande är ännu inte fastställt - vänligen respektera skidpatrullens beslut. De flesta lavinolyckor sker under, eller precis efter, en storm. Vid kusten: V 11m/s och 1.6m vågor. Annapuris topp 06.00: VSV 8m/s, -16.5?. 45cm snö har fallit under natten, i dalen.
Extremely hazardous conditions in Annupuri Osawa, Kozan no Sawa, Fujiwara no sawa and Higashi-One.
This storm has developed 250cm of snowdrifts in some leeward slopes above 850m in the past 48hours.
Possibility of a thick slide from Jan 29th or 28th layer is to be highly considered today.
Extreme caution is required especially in slopes with heavy/thick/consistent/uniform slabs which would transfer stimulation throughout the entire slab in a split second and trigger a large surface slab avalanche. Knolls and slopes around/under cornices are all time dangerous.
Gates opening is yet to be decided, please respect the ski patrol’s decisions.
Most avalanche accidents occur during or just after storms.
Coastal data: W11m/s 1.6m waves.
Annupuri peak 6am: WSW8m/s, -16.5℃.
45cm of overnight snowfall at the base.
Stormen har bedarrat men lavinrisken är fortsatt mycket hög. Extremt riskabelt vid Annapuri Osawa, Kozan no Sawa, Fujiwara no sawa och Higashi-One. De senaste 48 timmarnas storm har medfört att det ligger 250cm ny snö i drivor i vissa backar i lä över 850m. Risken för ett snöskred från gårdagens snölager, samt från lagret i förrgår, är mycket stor idag och måste tas i beaktande. Utomordentligt stor försiktighet krävs speciellt i backar med tjocka/jämna/uniforma snöplattor eftersom de kan släppa vid minsta retning, vilket inom loppet av en tiondels sekund kan resultera i en stor ytlavin. Kullar och backar i närheten av och under hängdrivor är alltid farliga. Grindarnas öppnande eller icke öppnande är ännu inte fastställt - vänligen respektera skidpatrullens beslut. De flesta lavinolyckor sker under, eller precis efter, en storm. Vid kusten: V 11m/s och 1.6m vågor. Annapuris topp 06.00: VSV 8m/s, -16.5?. 45cm snö har fallit under natten, i dalen.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
40cm of snow fell on Friday night in Niseko and today conditions were deep and dry. Snowfalls should continue into Monday!
Up until Friday afternoon we hadn't had a lot of snowfall this week in Niseko, so we had to make our fun somewhere on-piste! Check out this weekly wrap including some terrain park footage from Hanazono and Grand Hirafu. Up to 40cm of snow fell on Friday night and today conditions were deep and dry. Snowfalls should continue into Monday!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 27th Jan 2011
A spectacular sunny day! You could see for miles and miles. Temperatures managed to stay down around -10 degrees up high and winds were light. We should be back to snowy conditions by tomorrow afternoon!
Japan Snow Report - 28th Jan 2011
Good news! Just as we started uploading today's report, snow started to fall heavily here in Niseko. It was overcast and the light was very flat out there today. Temperatures were down to -10 degrees and there was next to no wind.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 25th Jan 2011
No new snow last night! So it was the first day in over three weeks that we've had no freshies to shred. So instead we hit the Hanazono Terrain Park. Winds were light and temperatures were down to -10 at the top. Heavier falls forecast for Friday!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 24th Jan 2011
A gorgeous blue sky day in Niseko! Perfect for exploring the mountain and checking out our resident volcano, Mt Yotei. Only a dusting last night so conditions were a bit lumpy and bumpy, but it was still worth putting in the turns. Light to moderate snowfalls and cold temperatures are forecast for Niseko this week.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 22th Jan 2011
It's been a week of non stop snowfall in Niseko! Strong winds and low visibility have also been a feature but that hasn't stopped skiers and boarders enjoying the amazing snow cover. We may see heavier snowfalls again on Sunday.
Niseko Avalanche Information - 2011.01.22
Current Official Snow Depths:
Grand Hirafu:
Top - 340
Bottom - 180
Niseko Village:
Top - 290
Bottom - 185
Annupuri:
Top - 240
Bottom - 200
Grand Hirafu:
Top - 340
Bottom - 180
Niseko Village:
Top - 290
Bottom - 185
Annupuri:
Top - 240
Bottom - 200
Annupuri peak 6am: -14℃, W8m/s. 15cm of overnight snowfall.
W to WNW wind that was blowing at around 20m/s above 1000m yesterday morning has calmed down and is stagnating around 10m/s this morning. Although the snowfall amount varies on the slope orientation in 800m or lower areas, the overall condition seems to be in good shape. The snow condition is variable in slopes above 1000m, where wind-affected hard-pack, hard slabs and soft fresh snow can be found in the same slope. A relatively shallow surface slab avalanche risks is still to be considered in leeward steep slopes above 1000m. Personally evaluate the risks you’re taking before dropping into a slope. Be especially careful of the snow conditions in leeward gullies’ walls, around developed cornices and slopes with sudden gradient shift. Carelessly dropping into places like the Backbowl, many people dropping in the same slope all at once or traversing all the way underneath cornices have to be avoided unless you’re trying to deliberately cause an accident. All gates are scheduled to open this morning including Peak gates 2 & 3 at 10am. Seek for the ski patrol’s instructions at the gates.
W to WNW wind that was blowing at around 20m/s above 1000m yesterday morning has calmed down and is stagnating around 10m/s this morning. Although the snowfall amount varies on the slope orientation in 800m or lower areas, the overall condition seems to be in good shape. The snow condition is variable in slopes above 1000m, where wind-affected hard-pack, hard slabs and soft fresh snow can be found in the same slope. A relatively shallow surface slab avalanche risks is still to be considered in leeward steep slopes above 1000m. Personally evaluate the risks you’re taking before dropping into a slope. Be especially careful of the snow conditions in leeward gullies’ walls, around developed cornices and slopes with sudden gradient shift. Carelessly dropping into places like the Backbowl, many people dropping in the same slope all at once or traversing all the way underneath cornices have to be avoided unless you’re trying to deliberately cause an accident. All gates are scheduled to open this morning including Peak gates 2 & 3 at 10am. Seek for the ski patrol’s instructions at the gates.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)