The abundance of snow from the 2009|10 winter has paved the way for a perfect summer skiing base in Niseko.

At only an hours hike, locals are heading over the back of Mt An’nupuri to get their summer turns in.

The landscape up the top looks like a moonscape however the spectacular views over Sea of Japan and onsen at the bottom make it a truly awesome Japanese skiing experience.

Photos from May 22 2010;

Niseko Alpine Developments [ Nisade ]  and it’s main property development The Vale Niseko, is sponsoring Kurt Barnes in the aid of helping him achieve  his goal of becoming a world top 200 golfer this year.

Already moving swiftly up the ranks from 900 to 471 since January this year, Kurt will use The Vale Niseko for his time away from the tour.

To follow and support Kurt, see www.kurtbarnes.com.au

Image from www.kurtbarnes.com.au

Niseko’s newest ski complex is teaming with construction workers pushing for the December 09 opening day.

Niseko accommodation [ Nisade ] has been taking bookings this month and is already quickly filling both apartments and hotels rooms. With the word out, Nisade is surprised by the demand within slowing the economic climate ”…you just cannot get ski accommodation like this anywhere in the world - the combination of ski in ski out, traditional Japanese onsens, outdoor pool, cocktails on the après terrace, room service and designer interiors is really second to none” said Lisa Araki, Nisade’s Accommodation Manager.

Video taken on site, April 29th, 2009.