Ski & Snowboard School. Backcountry Guiding Established in 2009, Niseko Winterlab is Annupuri's English-speaking Ski and Snowboard School.
We now cover the entire Niseko United area, offering expert instruction in Annupuri and Hirafu, as well as backcountry guiding and tours of more remote powder spots. Our experienced instructors are all internationally-certified and our guides are Canadian Avalanche Association accredited. We pride ourselves on safety, personal focus and attention. Our mission is simple: to share the best of our sport and the area we know and love with our valued guests.
23/11/2019
With Niseko United's first lift opening today in Annupuri, there is no better time than now to let us help organise your lesson and guiding needs for your time in Niseko this season. Send us an email today to find out more!
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Love skiing but always miss warm waters? Candide has the answer...
22/01/2018
YES PLEASE!
Expect snow morning, noon and night for the next 9 days at least 😜 If that forecast stays true... Buckle up!
13/01/2018
A day above the clouds. Surreal heights on the hike through Gate 2.
08/01/2018
We love our lifties, here in Annupuri!
What better way to see in the New Year with epic powder! Here's Dan, our pocket rocket from the US of A, seeing the New Year the only way he knows how: shredding (as per usual)!
24/12/2017
Merry Christmas from a beautifully sunny Niseko! Wherever you are in the world, have an awesome day!
🛌 🎅 🤶 ☺️ 🎉 ☃️ ⛷️ 🏂 🤘 🎄 🥃 ❄️ 🦌 🎌
18/12/2017
**New blog update**
Never been to Niseko before? Well, why not?! Here's a short, but sweet, guide to getting here, to ride the most awesome pow on earth.
The Path to Powder-wonderland: The Easiest Way to get to Niseko Of course you don't want to be late getting to Niseko, or you might miss a pow day. Here, we've put down a few tips and hints as to how to your transfer from Sapporo to Niseko as speedy and hassle free as possible, so you can get to the mountain as quickly as physically possible.
14/12/2017
50cm of snow in 36 hours isn't too bad! One of our instructors for this season - the lovely Sophie - got pitted yesterday. It has the best start to the season in Niseko for 20 years. What are you waiting for?...
10/12/2017
Freshies at 3 in the afternoon? Yes please!
01/12/2017
We've hit 500 likes on Facebook today. Just wanted to write a little thank you to all you guys for supporting us over the last few years. For 2017-18, we have the best (and most experienced) team that Winterlab has ever seen, so we're super excited for what should be an amazing season.
Thanks guys, and keep your eyes peeled for some exciting new developments over the next few months.
Big love, from Milo (Head Coach) and Alice (Office Manager) xx