NOASC Member's Backcountry Tour Blog

NOASC Member's Backcountry Tour Blog is for NOASC Members (persons who have participated in our backcountry tours) to post general discussion topics, photos, videos, comments, feedback, etc.

Friday, 13 February 2015 00:00

Steep & Deep in the Niseko Backcountry Featured

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It doesn't get much better than this in the backcountry... first tracks, wide open turns with gret snow! Our client's yesterday on our Mt Chizenupuri and Mt. Nitonupuri tour enjoyed some of the best conditions of this season. After a 2 hour hike up Chizenupuri, it was rewarded with first tracks down the north face toward Mt. Nitonupuri. After a quick bite to eat and slipping on our hiking seals it was back up to the top of Mt. Nitonupuri for the start of our afternoons runs. Contact NOASC for information on our backcountry tours.
Last modified on Friday, 13 February 2015 00:27
Friday, 20 February 2015 00:00

Rusutsu Sidecountry Tree Runs 14th Feb. Featured

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Without several days without good snowfalls the Rusutsu trees lived up to there name...snow! Our client's yesterday on our Rusutsu Sidecountry tour. They enjoyed some of the best conditions found over the last several days. After a 40 minute drive from Niseko, everyone was rewarded with first tracks down the trees on Mt Isola.  Contact NOASC for information on our backcountry tours.
Last modified on Friday, 20 February 2015 08:43
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The day started with the snow continuing to come down at around 2cm per hour after an overnight dumping of around 30cm+ (12"+). Once at Moiwa the lift line was bigger than normal with everyone anticipating great powder turns. Well...Everyone wasn't disappointed. It was steep and deep. More snowfalls forecast in the next couple of days again.
Last modified on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 17:06
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One of yesterday's Private Lift Access Backcountry tours went over Niseko Annupuri, Iwaonupuri, Koiwaonupuri and Nitonupuri mountains with a marthorn effort. Anna for Euorpe was a seasoned touring vetran with the strength and stamina to show for it. Great weather and new snowfalls over night set the scene for great turns and smiles all day long.
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Important Information for skiers and snowboarders visiting Niseko and surrounding ski resorts.
Last modified on Sunday, 25 January 2015 15:34
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