"Niseko United-a collective of four interconnected resorts in Hokkaido-announced on Thursday, November 27, that its opening, which was originally slated for Saturday, November 29, has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall. The decision affects all four component resorts: Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, Niseko Hanazono Resort, Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area and Niseko Village Ski Resort. A new opening date will be announced as soon as it is determined. Niseko is the biggest resort in Hokkaido with a total of 32 miles of groomed runs."
"Meanwhile, nearby Rusutsu, located about half an hour from Niseko, also was forced to delay its scheduled November 29 season opening. The resort reported on Saturday, November 29, that it is currently 6°C (42.8°F) and raining, eroding the snow that has fallen thus far. Rusutsu, founded in 1981, comprises three separate mountains connected by a well-developed infrastructure of high-speed lifts and modern gondolas accessing 37 named runs offering 26 miles of groomed runs as well as world-famous tree skiing."
"Kiroro, located about an hour northeast of Niseko, announced that the official opening of the ski area, which was scheduled for November 29, has been postponed due to a lack of snow, but that some lift and courses will be open exclusively to guests staying at Club Med and Yukiroro. The ski area is spread out across twin mountains Asari and Nagamine and reaches an elevation of 1,180 meters (3,871 feet) and is serviced by one gondola and eight chair lifts."
Several prominent ski areas in Hokkaido postponed their planned November 29 openings because of insufficient snow and warm, wet conditions. Niseko United delayed opening across all four component resorts until a new date is determined; Niseko offers 32 miles of groomed runs. Rusutsu also delayed as rain at 6°C eroded existing snow; Rusutsu spans three mountains with 37 named runs and 26 miles of groomed terrain and is known for tree skiing. Kiroro postponed its official opening but will open select lifts and courses exclusively for Club Med and Yukiroro guests; Kiroro spans Asari and Nagamine and is serviced by a gondola and eight chair lifts.
Read at SnowBrains
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]