The Vale Niseko nears completion at the base of Niseko’s ski hills. Positioned on the snow at the base of Niseko Grand Hirafu’s “Family Ski Run” The Vale also enjoys uninterrupted views to the epic Mt Yotei.

Clear glass handrails on the balconies compliment the stunning alpine views.

The designer facade features elements of wood to help blend with the Japanese national park forestry which borders The Vale Niseko.

Niseko Japan;
What a morning - 2ft fresh powder snow, sun and no people. Just like the Niseko opening day last year, it goes down in the history books.

Base of the quad four ski lift from the carpark.

Stoked local, Tom - the smile says it all. He did get the seasons first tracks on three runs in 2ft pow…

The first time we have seen a snow maker on the run in Niseko. With knee deep turns its hard to understand why it is required…but…we can’t complain about too much snow…

No one around means Niseko fresh lines all day..looking up the main ski run next to the quad ski lift.

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With the Niseko’s first snow dump already come and gone in Hirafu village, locals are waiting for the next hit to make the November 22nd ski season open day one to remember. Luckily, the tops of the mountains have had continuous snow the past week which is providing a good pre-season base.

Looking at the forecast and we see some good numbers expected on Tuesday next week. Plummeting temperatures and an expected 25cms brings a smile to any skiers face…and this is only Tuesday…the rest of week is expecting more snow.

From http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Niseko/6day/top

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