NISEKO-HIRAFU RESORT SPOTLIGHT
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Niseko-Hirafu Ski Resort
Niseko, Hokkaido

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- Niseko-Hirafu Introduction
- News & Events
- Course Maps and details
     
      

Located in snow-blessed Hokkaido, Niseko-Hirafu is regarded as one of Japan's premier powder resorts.  Affected by weather fronts that travel across the sea from the Siberian desert, Niseko's snow quality is world class.  The resort overlooks the stunning volcano Mt Yotei, and offers glimpses of the Sea of Japan.  With gondola and lifts that come down right into the village, Niseko-Hirafu is lots of fun.  All restaurants, shops and cafes are located minutes walk from your accommodation, and the locals are relaxed and friendly.

Resort Opening:
The opening of the resort is planned for the 30th December.  Just waiting for the powder to fall!
  
New Years Eve Party:

Performances, games and giveaways leading up to the NY countdown.
  
Skiing & Riding Week:

7th January - 14th January 2002

Telemark Ski Tournament:
2nd, 3rd March - Super Downhill Race in Hanazono - take the challenge!

          

Niseko's ski area is made up of three resorts, with 61 runs, 38 lifts and gondolas, and over 47 kms of groomed slopes.  For easy access, the three resorts are interlinked during the day by lifts and free shuttle buses.  For experts who want more, Niseko's backcountry terrain covers over 30 square kilometers.  Niseko-Hirafu resort conditions are primarily intermediate class.  Whilst offering challenging slopes for advanced skiers, Niseko also caters for the first time skier or boarder.  There are several beginner slopes, as well as plenty of intermediate areas to practice on.  Falling into soft snow is a lot more fun than onto ice!

       

    Course name Length

Slope gradient

   Dynamic 530 meters 36° / 18°
  Downhill A 1238 meters 29° / 20°
     Jumbo 907 meters 37° / 17°
    Rinkan (Forest) #6 779 meters 17° / 14°
     Rinkan (Forest) #3 342 meters 18° / 12°
  Parallel 576 meters 25° / 14°
  Link 281 meters 18° / 6°
   HANAZONO AREA
   Downhill B 1047 meters 17° / 7°
   Swing 3300 meters 20° / 8°
  Mogul 896 meters 30° / 14°
    Downhill C 1508 meters 26° / 11°
   Forest 624 meters 22° / 16°
   KOGEN AREA
  Family 2883 meters 19° / 9°
  Miharashi (Panoramic) 883 meters 35° / 18°
    Powder Snow 403 meters 37° / 21°
  Kokutai (National Athletic) 1099 meters 34° / 18°
  Kogen 595 meters 16° / 10°
                     

NISEKO-HIRAFU RESORT SPOTLIGHT
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