NISEKO SKI HOLIDAYS JAPAN

Monday, 11 June 2007

The area is comprised of four separate ski resorts, all interconnected on the same ticket.

There is extensive grooming on the runs and huge powder bowls. The tree skiing is generally through Silver Birch groves and is more open than the pine forests of North America.

The lifts are not crowded at all.  The Japanese skiers tend to ski in the centre of the groomed runs, leaving untracked powder to the edges and in the trees beside the runs.  The local skiers are very polite, safety conscious and much more skier aware than at home.

MOUNTAIN STATISTICS                   ·       

                          .       Season December – April

                                ·        Snowfall – 12 meters

                                ·        Lift Base Altitude – 300 meters

                                ·        Peak Altitude – 1309 meters

                                ·        Vertical Drop – 1009 meters

                                ·        Longest run – 5.6 klms

                                ·        Highest lifted pointe – 1200 meters

                                ·        Lifts open – 9:00am

                                ·        Lifts close – 9:00pm

                                ·        Beginner 30%

                                ·        Intermediate 40%

                                ·        Advanced 30%

                                ·        35 chairlifts most high speed and/or covered and 3

                                         Gondolas

                                ·        Half pipe

There is no jet lag when traveling to Niseko, being in almost the same time zone.

More importantly, there is no altitude sickness.

The powder snow comes in from the Siberian wastelands and it is normal to see two meter off the beaches with the waves rolling into the snow.

Base of mountain is only 300mtr above sea level, and the peak is round 1300mtr which gives fantastic vertical but no shortness of breath.  The powder snow however is the dryest on earth and the temperature is around minus 12C at the top and minus 4C at the base.   It is important to bring warm gear and neck warmer or face mask for the really cold weather.

If you are using electronic boot warmers, remember the voltage in Japan is 100V.

There are ski schools for kids down to 3 years of age which cater to al standards of skiers and boarders.

Lift Prices 2007 (Borrowed from Niseko United Web Site)

The price during the reduced-rate season is shown in parentheses. + 8-hour tickets are valid for the 8 hours after entry through the gate on the day of purchase.   + A deposit is required for the key card. + From this winter, all day tickets are good for night skiing on the final day of the ticket. + Regular Season   December 16 (Sat), 2006 -March 11 (Sun), 2007  + Reduced-rate Season       November 23 (Thu) -December 15 (Fri), 2006     March 12 (Mon) -April 8 (Sun), 2007 + Spring Season April 9 (Mon) - May 6 (Sun), 2007    Type Adult Senior Age13-15 Age7-12 Use days Effective days    Season 12-point (All season)   3,000yen 2,800yen 2,400yen 8-hour   Regular Season 4,800yen 3,600yen 2,800yen reduced-rate season 4,300yen 3,200yen 2,500yen 1-Day Regular Season 5,200yen 3,800yen 3,000yen reduced-rate season 4,700yen 3,400yen 2,700yen 2-Day Regular Season 9,200yen 6,600yen 5,200yen reduced-rate season 8,300yen 6,200yen 4,900yen 3-Day Regular Season 13,500yen 9,600yen 7,600yen reduced-rate season 12,200yen 9,200yen 7,300yen 4-Day Regular Season 17,800yen 12,600yen 10,000yen reduced-rate season 16,000yen 12,200yen 9,700yen 5-Day Regular Season 22,100yen 15,600yen 12,400yen reduced-rate season 19,900yen 15,200yen 12,100yen 6-Day Regular Season 26,400yen 18,600yen 14,800yen reduced-rate season 23,800yen 18,200yen 14,500yen 7-Day Regular Season 30,700yen 21,600yen 17,200yen reduced-rate season 27,600yen 21,200yen 16,900yen 8-Day 10 Days  Regular Season 35,000yen 24,600yen 19,600yen reduced-rate season 31,500yen 24,200yen 19,300yen 9-Day 11 Days  Regular Season 39,300yen 27,600yen 22,000yen reduced-rate season 35,400yen 27,200yen 21,700yen 10-Day 12 Days  Regular Season 43,600yen 30,600yen 24,400yen reduced-rate season 39,200yen 30,200yen 24,100yen 11-Day 13 Days  Regular Season 47,900yen 33,600yen 26,800yen reduced-rate season 43,100yen 33,200yen 26,500yen 12-Day 14 Days  Regular Season 52,200yen 36,600yen 29,200yen reduced-rate season 47,000yen 36,200yen 28,900yen 13-Day 15 Days  Regular Season 56,500yen 39,600yen 31,600yen reduced-rate season 50,900yen 39,200yen 31,300yen 14-Day 16 Days  Regular Season 60,800yen 42,600yen 34,000yen reduced-rate season 54,700yen 42,200yen 33,700yen 15-Day 18 Days Regular Season 65,100yen 45,600yen 36,400yen reduced-rate season 58,600yen 45,200yen 36,100yen 16-Day 19 Days Regular Season 69,400yen 48,600yen 38,800yen reduced-rate season 62,500yen 48,200yen 38,500yen 17-Day 20 Days  Regular Season 73,700yen 51,600yen 41,200yen reduced-rate season 66,300yen 51,200yen 40,900yen 18-Day 21 Days Regular Season 78,000yen 54,600yen 43,600yen reduced-rate season 70,200yen 54,200yen 43,300yen 19-Day 22 Days Regular Season 82,300yen 57,600yen 46,000yen reduced-rate season 74,100yen 57,200yen 45,700yen 20-Day 23 Days Regular Season 86,600yen 60,600yen 48,400yen reduced-rate season 77,900yen 60,200yen 48,100yen 21-Day 24 Days Regular Season 90,900yen 63,600yen 50,800yen reduced-rate season 81,800yen 63,200yen 50,500yen 50-hour Regular Season 45,000yen reduced-rate season 45,000yen 30-hour sold only from March 12, 2007 21,000yen Season 150,000yen 120,000yen 75,000yen Spring Season 3,500yen - -     * Hours and days of operation are subject to change according to snow and weather conditions. * The seniors' rate applies to patrons age 60 and over. (Preschoolers are free of charge.) * Proof (student card,driver's license) is required for age 13 - 15 and seniors' discounts. * For Point Ticket holders,each gondola ride costs 4 points;each high-speed lift,2 points;and other lifts,1 point. * Night skiing tickets are available at each ski area. * Lift fates are subject to change. * Business hours are 8:30 to 21:00(9:00 to 16:00 in Hanazono Area).   A deposit of 1000 yen is added to the lift fee when the ticket is purchased.The deposit is refunded when you insert the key card to a refund machine. * Refunding machines are located at each ski area. * The deposit will not be refunded for damaged or expired cards. * For more information,please contact our staff.

NISEKO JAPAN

NISEKO SKI HOLIDAYS PTY LTD

SPECIALISING IN NISEKO SKIING HOLIDAYS   

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PO Box 244, Falls Creek, Vic, 3699
AUSTRALIA

Telephone:  (03)5758 3499    Fax:  (03) 5758 3547

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EMAIL: niseko@bigpond.com

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