Snowfall warning for North Island New Zealand Issued 24 July at 10am local time. A deepening sub-tropical depression will quickly cross North Island on Saturday accompanied by a short period of gales and heavy rain. Expect easterly blizzard conditions to develop on Ruapehu as well as the ranges from the Tararuas to the Kawekas and perhaps even further north. A Cool SE flow with further bands of snow for mountains elsewhere. Many resorts have seen more than 20cm snow over the past 24hrs.

Furano, Japan - Hokkaido

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Furano, in Japan (located in the Hokkaido prefecture), is a large resort with 10 lifts (one 101 person tram (fastest in Japan), one 6 person gondola and eight chair lifts) that offers skiers an impressive 959 metres (3146 feet) of vertical descent. Furano has 470 acres of terrain over 23 pistes. Furano is only really suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Cross country skiing is available in two areas: Asahigaoka Park provides 3km of groomed trails perfect for both classic and skating and Rokugo has 3km of trails perfect for both classic and skating. For snowboarders, there is a half pipe. The nearest airport is at Asahikawa and the nearest train station is in Furano. There is accommodation located close to the pistes but we would welcome additional information about any hotels or chalets in Furano.

Resorts close to Furano include: Minami Furano (26 km), Kamisunagawadake Kokusai (30 km), Alpha Resort Tomamu (36 km), Sahoro Resort (42 km), Kamui Ski Links (43 km),

	Trails (Pistes): 23	Halfpipes: 1
	Summit: 1209 m	Toplift: m
	Beg: 40% Int: 40% Adv: 20%	Terrain Parks: -
	Vertical Drop: 959 m	X-Country: 6 km
	Lifts: 10 (1 tram, 1 gondola, 8 chair lifts)	Snowmaking: 10%
	Gondolas / Cable Cars: 1	Slopeside accom.: Y
	Restaurants: 4	Acres of ski: 470
	Bars: -	Nearest Airport: Asahikawa Airport
	Nearest Train: Furano	Info phone: +81167225777 \| Furano Resort Info Website

Visitor Reviews of Furano

Peter from AUSTRALIA writes:

The previous reporter must have gone to different place and mistaken it for Furano. This place is hot, especially with a good dump. There are actually plenty of off-piste steep trees that will challenge anyone and don't require slipping under ropes although the Ski Patrol are nazis sometimes. I would suggest that if the owners want this place to be a serious competitor for Niseko then they had better review the out of bounds policy in a big way. The out of bounds is spectacular and challenging and I supect that most areas would present little risk of sliding most of the time. Whilst being very different to Niseko it can be just as good and is far, far less crowded with a great township close by, not much English spoken though so bring your phrase book. On its day, up there with the best of them.

2006-02-24

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May 3-6, 2008: Free snow groomer and snowmobile rides at the top of the Furano ski hill! Round trip cable car access (fastest in Japan) 1000 yen.

The Furano Ski Resort closed April 29 for the season. We look forward to seeing you back in Furano Nov. 22 for the start of a new season.
Next season will feature new multi-resort passes. With a 5-7 day Furano lift pass, skiers will have access to Kamui or Tomamu for one day. A 8+ day Furano lift pass will gives skiers access to both Kamui and Tomamu for one day each.

Plus:
Free Welcome Party every Saturday Night during the ski season featuring some of the best local traditional Japanese performers!

Daily shuttle buses to neighbouring mountains allowing easy access to Hokkaido's best off-piste and backcountry terrain!!

Guided Backcountry Ski Tours to live volcanoes Asahidake (Hokkaido's highest peak) and Tokachidake (true Japanese backcountry experience) available through Hokkaido Powder Guides www.hokkaidopowderguides.com/indexeng.html

Japanese Onsen Hot Springs Tours to Tokachidake Onsen, Hokkaido's highest point reachable by car. Experience apres-ski Japanese-style with breathtaking views from inside some of Japan's best outdoor baths. There is no better way to relax after a full day of skiing than by soaking away your weariness in natural hot spring water.

Information supplied Wed Apr 30 03:04:36 UTC 2008

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