Niseko Blue Bird Powder

From: Powder Detours

Tristan laying it WAY over in the powWhat started out as a variable visibility day, turned out to be a real cracker! As always we started our first Powder Detour for 2013 in Niseko. It’s not very …

Another Amazing Season

From: Powder Detours

A typical overnight snowfall in HokkaidoThe snow fall in Hokkaido has been very consistent this season… although, that’s actually quite the understatement. Since the start of December there have only been three days where it HASN’T snowed …

A great start to the season in Niseko!

From: Niseko Academy Snowsports School

Wow, the 2012-2013 winter season in Niseko has had another great start. Much like last year, it has snowed almost everyday of December thus far. We’ve literally enjoyed powder days after powder days. This year …

The best time of season to visit Niseko

From: Niseko Academy Snowsports School

Every year we get asked when the best time of season to visit Niseko is. The answer very much depends on what you want out of your time in the snow. To keep things simple, …

Hokkaido and Colorado compared

From: Powder Detours

It’s that time of year again; when the high-altitude resorts like Whistler and Vale are getting big early dumps and our pre-season envy begins in Hokkaido. But then all of a sudden, Niseko pops up on the …

Scotty With a Go-Pro

From: Niseko Academy Snowsports School

Scotty Ellison, one of our awesome coaches here at Niseko Academy, put this fun little Niseko powder edit together recently – all shot in the 2011-2012 winter season, with a Go-Pro. Isn’t it time you …

Ski Improvement Courses

From: Niseko Academy Snowsports School

So, you’ve been to Niseko. You know how good it is here and now you’re planning on coming back… Hook, line and sinker… you’re addicted to the Niseko pow the like the rest of us. …