SR : HokkaidOH! 2013/14
DAY 1 : THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2013
21 cm in the past 24hrs at MQ (Mike's Quarters, in Higashiyama)
It's that time of the year again.
Local photographer Glen Claydon and Sam Kerr of Niseko Xtreme Tours got first tracks of the season way back on 09 November, but then the warm wind and the rain came and washed most of it away.
The 23 November Opening Day at Grand Hirafu was cancelled and rescheduled for 30 November.
I arrived back on Fantasy Island yesterday afternoon and the snowfall had returned. In spades.
After settling in at the cabin and shovelling the day's snow it was out for Ian MacKenzie's 40th birthday.
Dinner at Niseko Pizza with owner Cezar, Brian from Niseko Ski Academy and Mick from Niseko Cellars, followed by drinks at Niseko Cellars.
Cracking night.
Last season's words, pictures & video can be found here:
SR : Shiribeshi Stories, Hokkaido 2012/13
http://www.snowjapan...okkaido-201213/
DAY 2 : FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2013
23 cm in the past 24hrs at MQ
As of today 116 cm (46") has fallen in the Niseko Resort Area
Another good fall overnight and a solid couple of hours shovelling all around the house getting after it before it gets out of control.
Went to the Dragon Bistro & Bar opening party in J-Sekka this evening, a return to Hirafu for the restaurant.
Japanese Italian fusion with a celebrated chef from Sapporo.
Looking forward to sampling dinner.
Snowing as I type and Opening Day for Grand Hirafu is scheduled for 8.30 tomorrow.
Let's hope it's as good as last season's opening day
Nikki Langley, Opening Day 23 November 2012
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DAY 1 : THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2013
21 cm in the past 24hrs at MQ (Mike's Quarters, in Higashiyama)
It's that time of the year again.
Local photographer Glen Claydon and Sam Kerr of Niseko Xtreme Tours got first tracks of the season way back on 09 November, but then the warm wind and the rain came and washed most of it away.
The 23 November Opening Day at Grand Hirafu was cancelled and rescheduled for 30 November.
I arrived back on Fantasy Island yesterday afternoon and the snowfall had returned. In spades.
After settling in at the cabin and shovelling the day's snow it was out for Ian MacKenzie's 40th birthday.
Dinner at Niseko Pizza with owner Cezar, Brian from Niseko Ski Academy and Mick from Niseko Cellars, followed by drinks at Niseko Cellars.
Cracking night.
Last season's words, pictures & video can be found here:
SR : Shiribeshi Stories, Hokkaido 2012/13
http://www.snowjapan...okkaido-201213/
DAY 2 : FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2013
23 cm in the past 24hrs at MQ
As of today 116 cm (46") has fallen in the Niseko Resort Area
Another good fall overnight and a solid couple of hours shovelling all around the house getting after it before it gets out of control.
Went to the Dragon Bistro & Bar opening party in J-Sekka this evening, a return to Hirafu for the restaurant.
Japanese Italian fusion with a celebrated chef from Sapporo.
Looking forward to sampling dinner.
Snowing as I type and Opening Day for Grand Hirafu is scheduled for 8.30 tomorrow.
Let's hope it's as good as last season's opening day
Nikki Langley, Opening Day 23 November 2012
