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  1. Work underway on new Burnt Hut chair

    Australian Alpine News &bull Jan 30, 2012

    Mt Buller is adding the new fixed-grip Doppelmayr quad chairlift to its network to service the popular area between the Horse Hill and Grimus chairlifts and replace the Burnt Hut Chairlift lost to lightning damage in early 2010. The project… Full Story »

  2. Kids Ski/Board Free at Niseko

    Australian Alpine News &bull Jan 3, 2012

    The bilingual snow resort offers a fusion of western and Japanese accommodation, restaurants and Kids Clubs, some with first-time friendly moving carpets. Another example of the Australian influence in and around Niseko is the construction of luxury apartments/condos. Plus English… Full Story »


  3. Deep December at Niseko

    Australian Alpine News &bull Dec 23, 2011

    Whilst many North American ski areas struggle the resorts on Hokkaido are well covered with snow. And it is so light you just float through it. Mother Nature's snow making machine is what puts this place on the map. Throughout… Full Story »


  4. Niseko - still snowing

    Australian Alpine News &bull Dec 12, 2011

    Still snowing at village level Sunday morning with further snowfalls overnight laying down around 30cm of fresh snow and even more higher up, said White. Temperatures of minus 6C at bottom and 11C under the mercury mid to upper mountain.… Full Story »

  5. Blizzard conditions in Niseko

    Australian Alpine News &bull Dec 6, 2011

    Snow began again in the village about 4pm yesterday and overnight the village received around 10-15cm. Since dawn we have had a further 10-15, so a nice 25 -30 cm here at village level / bottom station to add to… Full Story »

  6. Japan snow travel bounce-back

    Australian Alpine News &bull Dec 2, 2011

    The growing number of Australian-owned and operated snow-related businesses will underwrite the ongoing success of the hotels, apartments, guest houses and ski and snowboard hire outlets in the Hakuba Valley (about five hours from Tokyo) and on the northern island of Hokkaido. An Australian-led recovery of the Japanese winter sports business is gaining momentum and Sydney-based Marcus Williams, who is at the helm of SkiJapan.com, feels it will take time but it will happen. Williams… Full Story »


  7. Banff ski areas well and truly open

    Australian Alpine News &bull Nov 29, 2011

    With close to a meter base of all natural snow, Banff Canada's Sunshine Village is set to open yet another of its major quad chairs. Accessing Lookout Mountain, the Angel Express opened to skiers and riders last Saturday. Sunshine Village's… Full Story »

  8. Hokkaido resorts open this weekend

    Australian Alpine News &bull Nov 24, 2011

    We are one of the 15 key markets for Japan and once again we are proving how resilient we are. SkiJapan.com is currently offering peak season accommodation deals from $47 a night to stimulate interest in what is one of… Full Story »


  9. Low cost Niseko accommodation

    Australian Alpine News &bull Nov 21, 2011

    Accommodation rates starting from as little as $47 per person per night in Peak Season. That's an amazing offer, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take the family or a group of snow enthusiasts to enjoy what will be uncrowded slopes in… Full Story »


  10. Niseko backcountry guided off-piste program

    Australian Alpine News &bull Nov 15, 2011

    This Niseko-based ski and boarding company employs mountain guides who are experts in their field. Collectively there are many years of detailed knowledge and experience of Niseko and surrounding resorts. All SkiJapan.com's mountain guides are professionally trained and certified in… Full Story »

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