The 2nd Annual Hong Kong Ski Challenge (post race group photo)

A happy skier clocks a great second lap time.

The “moo-cow brothers” having a beer before the race for luck.

Carving a tight line speeding around the gates, this boarder means business!

Mt Yotei was the perfect backdrop to the race.

Toby proving that spring skiing conditions in Niseko can be lots of fun.

The crowd await the competitors at the bottom to check out the electronic times.

The prizing giving ceremony, Winter Olympics here in Niseko.

Snowboarders VS skiers - the racing didnt finish on the mountain.

The Parfitt brothers Brian & Wayne showed the crowd how the legend Lars Longcox would do it.

Ironmonger Event organisers (IME) Alice & Rob Derry enjoy their second event in Niseko.

The party hit the roof and beyond. Censorship laws and possible libel actions prevent me posting any further photos from this point of the night on.

Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort supports alpine ski practice and expanding the future of alpine skiing. Prior to the Niseko Moiwa Spring Series races on 3 and 4 April, the resort will hold early morning practice from 22 March to 11 April. The resort opens their courses for racing teams upon request/booking. Call and book a course for your practice now! Period: 22 March - 11 April Time: As requested by racing team (early morning only) Courses: mainly near the pair lift Fee: 2,000yen　（same as normal racing ticket - available all day） Booking by: 19 March for practice in March 　　　　　　　　　　29 March for practice in April Booking/inquiry: Niseko Moiwa Resort 0136 59 2511

Niseko Moiwa Spring Series takes place on 3 and 4 April at Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort. 5th NISEKO MOIWA CUP GS Date: 3 April (Race starts at 9:30am) Event: Slalom & Giant Slalom Fee: Adult/3,000yen, Elementary・Junior High・High School/2,500yen Entry by: 28 March Application form available from here. *For more information call Moiwa Ski Resort on 0136 59 2511 5th KEI-SKI CUP GS Date: 4 April (Race starts at 9:30am) Event: Super Giant Slalom Fee: Adult/3,000yen, Elementary・Junior High・High School/2,500yen Entry by: 28 March Application form available from here. *For more information email at furukawa@kei-ski.co.jp

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Niseko Annupuri Festival includes fun games and events, special discounts for ski/snowboard school and activities, and much more! 　Date: 13, 14, 20-22 March 　Place: Niseko Annupuri Ski Resort ・Hot drink/food, Niseko-nabe, onigiri (rice ball) will be served on site. ・Treasure hunt in snow　13:00　 　For 12yo and under, limited to the first 30 applicants 　Registration starts at 10:00 　All participants win a prize! ・Digging potatoes out from under the snow　13:30 　For the first 20 applicants 　Registration starts at 10:00 　Get free potatoes! ・Tube race　14:00 　Applicants limited to the first 9 adults and 9 children 　Registration starts at 10:00 　Win Annpuri 8-hour lift tickt! All participants get prize for participation. 　 ・Special 期間中リフト券売り場窓口で今シーズン４月以降（クローズまで）使える８時間券特別割引券と、更に先着100名様にはオリジナルグッズを差し上げます。 ◎50％ discount on Niseko Annupuri Ski & Snowboard school during the festival 　*Half-day lesson, applicable for the first 20 applicants 　　Info/booking on 0136-58-3225 ◎Special discount on Niseko Outdoor Center (NOC) snowshoe downhill and nature tour 　Book on 0136 44 1133 - please mention "Annupuri Festival special discount" uopn booking ◎50% discount on Powder Company backcountry & cruising (applicable for 13yo and older), snowboards, boots, and set rental at Test Center 　Book on 0136-54-2820 - please mention "Annupuri Festival special discount" when booking

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3月7日（日）に第2回スノーボード検定を開催いたします。

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This is a difficult equation for many a Niseko investor.

From the outset, houses appear better value for money - privacy, land, space for the family. However, scrutinize ski-in ski-out apartments and it may well be a different story.

APARTMENT | CONDO | PAD | FLAT

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Liquidity. Buying ‘beachfront’ assets mean easier to sell – a proven fact with all Hirafu ski-in ski-out apartments outselling any other product, by far.

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Occupancy rates. Ski-in ski-out apartments fill first and vacate last over houses – this means longer seasons and higher income for apartment investors.

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Running cost. Snow clearing and utility costs on one house are exponentially more expensive than on apartments.

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Walk to lifts. There are no true ski-in ski-out houses in Hirafu – this means car or bus transport or a walk in ski boots…

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Location to village centre. All Hirafu houses are further away to the village centre than apartments.

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Capital appreciation. A ski-in ski-out location will hold value over ‘suburban’ locations.

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Features. New apartments in Niseko have a better array of amenities and features at hand. For example front desks (nothing better than service on your doorstep).

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Convenience. Large houses in the lower village for families work well until – weather gets bad, kids start to gripe, bus is late, your friends are staying elsewhere.

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Social. Skiing holidays are all about the friends & family – we can attest as some of our whole apartment floors have been rented out during Chinese New Year – something not available to house owners.

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Quality of product. Most high end Hirafu apartments use world renown Interior Designers, Project Architects, Consulting Architects, Project Managers and Builders.

Catch up with what's happening in Niseko http://niseko-hirafu.com/newsletter/2010/02/

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A week of Niseko mayhem.

Who will be Hong Kong’s fastest skier?

For information:
lisa at nisade dot com
+81 136 22 0038
Ironmonger Events

Niseko accommodation by Nisade. Food & beverage by the Vale Bar & Grill.

Date: 14 March Place: Niseko Annupuri Ski Resort Events: Ski Cross & Snowboard Cross Requirement: 13-year-old and older, sports insurance Fee: 3,500yen + lift ticket fee Registration by 5 March Call ICI Ishii Sports Fushiko shop on 011 787 0233 for more information. Application form here