Showing posts with label japan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label japan. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
A small relief effort in Japan after the Tsunami
This is a small relief effort for the survivors of Japan's 2011 magnitude 9.0 quake that triggered massive tsunamis destroying much of the coast of northern Honshu.
Two Australian's living in Niseko Hokkaido loaded a van and drove to the most affected areas to deliver food, water and basic supplies. The rest of the nation was crippled by fuel shortages and aid was subsequently stalled. ;
This is a small relief effort.
Two Australian's living in Niseko Hokkaido loaded a van and drove to the most affected areas to deliver food, water and basic supplies. The rest of the nation was crippled by fuel shortages and aid was subsequently stalled. ;
This is a small relief effort.
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.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 21th Jan 2011
It was windy, cold and low visibility today but the conditions were epic! 20cm of fresh snow and plenty of super sweet turns to be had in the trees. Snowfalls should get heavier over the weekend and then we may even see some clear sky next week!
Japan Snow Report - 20th Jan 2011
A real mixed bag today! Winds were strong this morning so some lifts were on hold and the higher ones were running at slow speeds. Then the wind dropped slightly and the sun came out! But no matter what the conditions you can still have a great day in Niseko, check out today's report for some tips on skiing and riding when it's windy.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 19th Jan 2011
5cm of snow on the ground this morning - just enough to cover our tracks from yesterday. Some of the more popular runs were pretty bumpy, but there were still plenty of fresh lines to be found around the resort. Consistent snowfalls are forecast from now until at least the weekend!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 18th Jan 2011
30cm of fresh snow on the ground and the winds had died down - a vast improvement on yesterday! The forecast is for snow to continue this week with heavier falls scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. The powder-fest continues!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Japan Snow Report - Sunday Special 16 Jan 2011
We woke up to 30cm of fresh snow this morning and slightly warmer temperatures. A mild minus 8 degrees C out on the mountain today! Winds had picked up and visibility was quite low, but it was awesome riding out there anyway. Today's video is a Sunday Special including a two day forecast and some of the best footage from last week. Enjoy!
Japan Snow Report - 13th Dec 2011
Just another day in paradise! We woke up to blue sky and 30cm of fresh snow on the ground in Hirafu. The sunshine didn't last long but the light dry powder stayed around alllllll day long. Still very cold here in Niseko and it's set to get even colder. More snow on the way too!
Japan Snow Report - 14th Jan 2010
Today was virtually a carbon copy of yesterday....just colder! Temperatures were down to minus 17 degrees C and they are expected to drop further this evening. Snow is forecast across over the next couple of days so it's another white weekend in Niseko!
Japan Snow Report - Weekly Wrap 15th January 2011
What a day! 30cm of fresh snow overnight and the Anupurri back bowls were literally overflowing with powder. It's the perfect end to a very cold and snowy week in Niseko. Check out our weekly wrap, including some of the best footage from the last few days. Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Japan Snow Report -12th Jan 2011
Another minus 14 degree day in Niseko! But those who braved the cold and sniffed out some fresh were rewarded with deep dry stashes. Moderate to heavy falls on the way for Wednesday night, check in with us tomorrow to find out how much has fallen!
Niseko Avalanche Information - 2011.01.12
Annupuri 800m at 6am: -14℃ and slight overnight snowfall.
The winter weather pattern weakened and the wind has calmed down. The overall condition hasn’t changed much since yesterday.
Avalanche hazard is still not to be underestimated, especially in typical avalanche terrain in higher altitude.
Yesterday evening’s snowfall will consist a notable layer in the future snow accumulation and should be observed attentively in combination with today’s and the next few days weather transition.
Overgrown snowdrifts in south facing gully terrain, open steep faces or slopes with sudden gradient shift, such as the slopes under cornices in Higashi-One, are still very unstable and should not be stimulated. Traversing across those slopes is like deliberately causing a slide.
Avalanche risk is still to be highly considered today, carefully choose your touring route in all elevations.
Gate 1(L-ji), 4 (Fujiwara), 6 (Moiwa) and 7 (Ee-sawa) are scheduled to open at 9:30am.
Please follow the ski-patrol’s instructions.
The winter weather pattern weakened and the wind has calmed down. The overall condition hasn’t changed much since yesterday.
Avalanche hazard is still not to be underestimated, especially in typical avalanche terrain in higher altitude.
Yesterday evening’s snowfall will consist a notable layer in the future snow accumulation and should be observed attentively in combination with today’s and the next few days weather transition.
Overgrown snowdrifts in south facing gully terrain, open steep faces or slopes with sudden gradient shift, such as the slopes under cornices in Higashi-One, are still very unstable and should not be stimulated. Traversing across those slopes is like deliberately causing a slide.
Avalanche risk is still to be highly considered today, carefully choose your touring route in all elevations.
Gate 1(L-ji), 4 (Fujiwara), 6 (Moiwa) and 7 (Ee-sawa) are scheduled to open at 9:30am.
Please follow the ski-patrol’s instructions.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 11th Jan 2011
Another day of playing in the powder! 20cm fell overnight in Niseko and then we had light - moderate snowfalls during the day. The snowdepth at the top of Grand Hirafu is now 300cm! Moderate snowfalls forecast for tomorrow and more freeeeeeezing cold temperatures on the way. ;
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