It was an amazing day yesterday with the a dusting of fresh snow overnight. Generally light winds today with the temps warming up to just above freezing at the base.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 04.03.09
Yesterday saw fresh tracks all over and some hip deep powder off piste. Another beautiful day and we may see some light snow later. Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 12 with a maximum temperature of 0 degrees at the base. All runs, lifts and Terrain Parks are expected to be up and running. Westerly winds should be generally light at around 15km/hr which should see most lifts spinning and the Stomping Ground Terrain Park open by mid morning. Good visibility this morning may vary with some cloud cover this afternoon.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Backcountry Powder Safety in Niseko
With a mere 8% water quantity, Niseko snow is always drier, providing some of the most exhilarating powder skiing and snowboarding experiences anywhere in the world. It is not unusual for guests to find themselves enveloped in snow, or as we say, "experiencing the White Room", as they bounce their way down the slopes
Niseko : Terrain Park Slope Style Pro
The Hanazono Stomping Ground plays host to Boarders and Skiers rail jamming ang getting max air in Niseko Japan..
Niseko : Backcountry Powder Safety
With a mere 8% water quantity, Niseko snow is always drier, providing some of the most exhilarating powder skiing and snowboarding experiences anywhere in the world. It is not unusual for guests to find themselves enveloped in snow, or as we say, "experiencing the White Room", as they bounce their way down the slopes.
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 03.03.09
There was no sign of spring yesterday except some sensational sunshine in the afternoon. It was a chilli night with over 10cms settling at the base. The terrain is powdery overall and visibility is variable with low cloud at times. Light west south westerly wind conditions around 15km/hr should see most lifts operational with the Stomping Ground Terrain Park open by mid morning. Wind chill will bring temperatures down to around -18 with a maximum temperature of -2 degrees.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 02.03.09
A bluebird day yesterday for the first day of spring with fresh snow falling the past 2 evenings. We had around 10cms here at the base overnight and snow is still falling. The terrain is around a foot in depth off piste, powdery and compact on groomed runs.
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