The 2nd annual event was a huge success. A week of racing, drinking, snowmobiling, partying and onsens...will go down as one of those epic events.

Thank you to Vale Bar & Grill, Ironmonger Events and the staff at Nisade.

The Vale Bar & Grill and Ezo Seafoods are putting on a local feast.

Enjoy the Hokkaido's world renown seafood, the setting sun over the Japanese birch tree ridge, alpen glow aross the mountain in the best apres atomsphere in Niseko.

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Get 40% off peak season rates at The Vale Niseko, The Setsumon and The Freshwater this spring in Niseko. This last minute Niseko deal is a fantastic oppurtunity to experience Niseko without the mid winter weather.

With over 4m of base snow at all resorts in Niseko, this spring is set to be a blinder. It's all about the parks, the FIS pipe, blue skies, uncrowded slopes and supurb spring snow (Niseko has some of the best spring skiing in the world).

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Niseko's newest webcam of The Vale Niseko's après ski terrace, looking over the Ace Family run chairlift.

The apres ski terrace has an awesome set up with ski run views, full afternoon sun (perfect place for an afternoon beer/saki, watching the sunset over the birch tree ridge), perfectly positioned to watch the alpen glow across Mt Annupuri and ski in/out (you can literally ski onto the terrace).

Overlooking the heated pool and with the Vale Bar & Grill only metres away, there is no better post powder place for an afternoon beverage.

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Niseko's best apres ski experience. The Vale Niseko accommodation is offering an afternoon of complimentary entertainment, perfect for the family.

These traditional Japanese "Taiko" drummers are a must see if you are in the village.

Located at the base of the Ace Family Chairlift - come  ski in!

Every Sunday 3:30pm.

With over 200 degree views over HIrafu main street, Mt Annupuri ski mountain, distant japanese alpine valley and the legendary Mount Yotei, The Setsumon jacuzzi's are like no other.

Perched on top on one of the highest buildings, nothing beats a relaxing spa after a day in the Niseko powder.

The Vale Niseko has got your ski morning covered.

The bus stop directly out front of The Vale Niseko hosts both the Hanazono Ski Resort bus and the Hirafu Village bus.

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