Published 7 days ago by Glen Claydon
An an amazing position with views of Mt Yotei Mt. Annupuri and the Shiribeshi river. The cliff at the bottoim of Hirafu village is surprisingly steep. Take a rope if you even try to take a look down there!
Published 2 months ago by Glen Claydon
A snap shot of Hirafu Village.The season has started very nicely with lots of good snowfall with a base of 140cm's already ! Really looking forward to spending more time up on the mountain.
Published 2 months ago by Glen Claydon
Spring in the shiribeshi highlands - an amazing spot overlooking Mt. Yotei and the famous Niseko Area.Was an interesting but dangerous time to be in...(more)
Published 3 months ago by Glen Claydon
This is the 2nd stage rest point for the hike up Mt. Yotei.There are 10 points in all.Definately getting warmed up at this point.
Published 3 months ago by Glen Claydon
Looking for some early season snowscapes...not magic this morning but exciting anyways to see snow of the ground and the resort almost ready for the new 2011/12 season !
Published 3 months ago by Glen Claydon
Taken from the top of the Niseko Hirafu Village from the former Scot Hotel site.A beautiful day and not long now before the snow starts falling.
Published 4 months ago by Glen Claydon
A beautiful autumn day in Hokkaido. From the road this beautiful spot is very accessable - just a 10 min walk. Autumn is amazing here in Hokkaido and the leave are really starting to turn.
Published 5 months ago by Glen Claydon
The Mid way point of the hike to the peak from Hirafu.Great view in every direction on this day.
Published 5 months ago by Glen Claydon
The ever popular Yotei Taiko Drummers delivering another powerful performance at the 2011 Hirafu Matsuri.Taiko drumming uniquie mixture of group dr...(more)
Published 5 months ago by Glen Claydon
The Hirafu Matsuri now in it's second year is already a very popular event with the local community really coming together to have some fun.In this panorama you can see the dancers parading around the festival tower.
Published 5 months ago by Glen Claydon
In the lower section of Auunupri you can find a wide range of hotels restauratnts and services.Powder Company is one one of the many guiding companies in the area.
Published 6 months ago by Glen Claydon
For weeks now i have been looking up at the mountain checking out the progress on the new Hirafu gondola construction and have ofte...(more)
Published 6 months ago by Glen Claydon
The summer gondola operates on the Ace Quad Lift #2 Center 4 lift and is the easiest way up the mountain. There are lots of hiking trails but if you are in a hurry the gondola is the go !
Published 6 months ago by Glen Claydon
Spring groomed runs are a good option early in the morning and the top of the Swinging Monkey lift is a good spot to either head over to Hanazono or take a fast run down the steep section of the Jumbo run .
Published 6 months ago by Glen Claydon
Another beautiful winters day in Hirafu.From this point you can ski along under the gondola for a while and head skiers right and meet up with the green run or turn left and head into the Miharashi area...fun fun
Published 6 months ago by Glen Claydon
I am not sure who was more suprised - this stylish skier who stopped to take a photo of me shooting a pano or me by this guys 'hotdoggin' outfit straight...(more)
Published 6 months ago by Glen Claydon
A classic mid winters afternoon in Niseko Hirafu.This gondola is now being upgraded this summer and a few and improved version will be ready for the 2011/12' season.Looking forward to the upgrade.
Published 6 months ago by Glen Claydon
Probably not the best place to stop and take a panorama but on this day the cornice was fairly safe and this area was open to enter at your own...(more)
Published 6 months ago by Glen Claydon
A fantastic winters afternoon on the 22nd of Feb.This a a really nice spot to stop and take in the view.
