It's with great excitement we announce that Niseko Grand Hirafu will open for the Winter 2017/18 tomorrow!
With record November snowfall to hit Niseko over the past week and more on the way, the resort will open on schedule on November 23rd.
![This season's snow.](https://d1z517741srsht.cloudfront.net/blog/_nineColumnSlide/winter-snow-6.jpg)
Ski lifts at Niseko Grand Hirafu covered in this week's heavy snow.
Lifts Open Tomorrow
・Ace Pair Lift #3 from 8:30 - 15:30
・Ace Quad Lift #2 Center 4 (transport lift)
Course Open
・Center run
![New season snow captured on November 20th.](https://d1z517741srsht.cloudfront.net/blog/_nineColumnSlide/wintersnow-11-20-17-3.jpg)
It's a sign: Winter is here.
Check out the Winter 2017/18 Niseko United Trail Map to view the lifts and courses.