Red Ski House, Niseko

The plank has been raised

After skiing in NZ I''ve stopped considering doing it ever again in Oz.

After Niseko, it is bye-bye NZ. The snow conditions, the slopes, the no_crowd, the prices which are significantly lower comparing to Oz and even NZ - just a feel_good_skiing_holiday!

Staying in a simple basic lodge - and Red Ski House is a "simple basic lodge" - helps saving some money without compromising on quality and enjoyment.

Highly recommended.

First visit to Niseko

The promotional material suggested reliable deep powder snow. A meter of snow had fallen the previous week and when it rained on our first day a "should have been here" feeling pervaded. The next day and the subsequent four days were constant snow. Every morning shin high, powder, untracked gentle/challenging tree  skiing was possible. Night skiing was an additional highlight in both beginner and advanced areas. The accommodation, transfers, onsens and restaurants added the right texture to a fabulous week.