In Japan at the moment is what they call Golden Week! Normally this extra long weekend sees an influx of local Japanese arriving in Niseko to take advantage of the uncrowded slopes and terrific bluebird days. Unfortunately the crowds don't seem to be here this year as the early onset of Spring and vast melting of the snow pack has detered a lot of regulars.
For those that did arrive in Niseko this Golden Week to go skiing and snowboarding have not been blessed with the best conditions. With strong winds holding a few of the lifts from operation and heavy rain today (Monday), we can only hope that the conditions will be favourable for us all tomorrow.
If conditions continue to deteriate, this long weekend may be the last days the lifts are running for skiiers and snowboarders for the season. In the coming weeks this of course will allow for the hikers and mountain bikers to get into the lifts and up on the mountain to enjoy the green side of Niseko life!
One more day of perfect weather to enjoy the snow is not too much to ask for is it?
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