The 2nd Annual Hong Kong Ski Challenge (post race group photo)

A happy skier clocks a great second lap time.

The “moo-cow brothers” having a beer before the race for luck.

Carving a tight line speeding around the gates, this boarder means business!

Mt Yotei was the perfect backdrop to the race.

Toby proving that spring skiing conditions in Niseko can be lots of fun.

The crowd await the competitors at the bottom to check out the electronic times.

The prizing giving ceremony, Winter Olympics here in Niseko.

Snowboarders VS skiers - the racing didnt finish on the mountain.

The Parfitt brothers Brian & Wayne showed the crowd how the legend Lars Longcox would do it.

Ironmonger Event organisers (IME) Alice & Rob Derry enjoy their second event in Niseko.

The party hit the roof and beyond. Censorship laws and possible libel actions prevent me posting any further photos from this point of the night on.

A week of Niseko mayhem.

Who will be Hong Kong’s fastest skier?

For information:
lisa at nisade dot com
+81 136 22 0038
Ironmonger Events

Niseko accommodation by Nisade. Food & beverage by the Vale Bar & Grill.

Whether you step onto the ski run in the backyard or use the double bus stop at the front, ski time is truly maximised at The Vale Niseko.

Image taken 40m off The Vale Niseko. This could be your backyard…literally.

Come and enjoy our live Taiko Drumming performances and complimentary sausages at The Vale Niseko every Sunday at 3.30pm. Located at the base of the family ski run, Hirafu. See you there!

The 09/10 season has seen bumper snowfalls that has pleased even the most picky of the local powder snobs. Those locals that would “only get out of bed for 20cm or more of fresh” have been getting out of bed early 18 days out of the last 34 days, oh and if they thought 10cm was worthy then an additional 5 days taking it to 23 days out of 34 days or 67% of available days.

With 10 epic days of over 40cm its been a blessed season to date.  Even with the storm cells we have enjoyed clear blue skies and awesome powder.  Rest assured though that most of the Nisade team has been hard at work so we cherish every opportunity we get also, its not all beer and skittles.