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Hanazono Crew

admin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:51:34 +0000

There is no doubt that some of the local riders in Niseko are world class and the Hanazono Crew are tick all the boxes in my opinion. You may have spotted them doing laps of the park (if they are not in the backcountry hitting their secret kickers), they are the ones that a ora Related posts: Hanazono Niseko Half Pipe Contest Gentemstick & Hanazono Dream Bowl Session Niseko Night Skiing with Nimbus Crew

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The North Face Backcountry Clinic

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:47:55 +0000

The North Face will be holding a backcountry event in Niseko early March. Tomoki Takaku a rider for The North Face and leader of the Powder Company will be leading the tour! If you are in the area go check it out! Post info from Neil Hartmann – Go check it out! Your Checking A Post From Your Checking A Post From Niseko Webzine

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Avalanche Safety

nisekoben — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:44:00 +0000

The small amount of rainfall in Niseko this morning, likely to be followed by fresh snow tomorrow, serves to highlight the potential dangers of avalanches in the backcountry. Snow packs don’t handle quick changes well so rapid changes in weather can have bad effects on the snow. If the bond between upper layers of the snow pack are weak, rain and changes in temperature can be factors that contribute to layers in a triggered area fracturing which could result in a slide

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2009 Niseko Avalanche Meeting

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:59:10 +0000

If you are in Niseko at the moment the 2009 Avalanche Meeting will be held at Niseko Moiwa Ski Area Rest House at 7pm on the 23rd of December. Help avoid a tragedy and make your way to the meeting. Your Checking A Post From Niseko Webzine.

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2009 Niseko Avalanche Meeting