A super-fast Frenchie was seen putting her snowboarding owner through his paces down a mountain slope in a stunning display of athleticism.
Six-year-old Marlo was going at full pelt as owner Akira, 41, recorded her sprint from behind while gliding across the snow.
The footage was recorded at a ski resort on Mount Niseko Annupuri in the Hokkaido prefecture of Japan.
The brilliant footage shows the dog off to a flying start as Akira attempts to catch up.
Marlo s back paws barely make an imprint in the snow as she flies down the slope.
The little dog continues to run flat out for a full minute, with Akira appearing to be more tired out than her.
For the past two decades, Niseko Village, a ski resort on Japan s northern-most island of Hokkaido, has been dominated by powder pilgrims happy to forgo off-slope luxuries for adrenaline-spiking runs and endless backcountry options. However, a whirl of activity, including the opening of the Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono in December and the launch of Eleven Experience itineraries in 2019, suggests that change is in the air. Especially promising for broadening the resort s appeal with international travelers is the new Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, which began welcoming guests late last year. Located at the foot of Mount Niseko Annupuri, with views of Mount Yotei, the hotel has made getting to the slopes easier by letting guests rent gear, book lessons, and buy lift passes in the lobby as well as giving them priority access to the high-speed gondola that leads to 70 runs and 2,191 acres of skiable terrain. But the property also encourages clicking out of your binding
Thanks to the huge amounts of snow it regularly receives each winter, Japanâs north island of Hokkaido is high on the wishlist of expert powders skiers and snowboarders. However, its challenging reputation can mean those who are less assured off piste decide to give it a miss.
But should confident intermediates really be put off? To find out, last January I set out with a couple of friends to explore three Hokkaido resorts, Rusutsu, Niseko and Furano. We also planned a snow-cat assisted off-piste adventure on the slopes of a former ski resort, Iwanai.
The long flight to Hokkaido entails at least one change, but we couldnât have had a smoother start, on a Finnair route launched for winter 2019/20. A sub two hour hop from London to Helsinki is followed by a nine-hour flight to Sapporo, Hokkaidoâs capital. It can save over two hours compared to London-Tokyo-Sapporo â previously the only possible route.
22 December 2020
The prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio announces its fifth property in the world and first in Japan. The resort, owned by YTL Hotels, is a stunning ski-in/ski-out property located at Japan s top winter sports destination of Niseko.
Higashiyama Niseko Village, the latest addition to the Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, is located in the country’s northernmost island of Hokkaido. Higashiyama Niseko Village offers an exceptional escape for guests seeking personal and physical exploration.
The resort interweaves the highest level of personalised service and care with the charm of Japan’s local history, culture and cuisine.
Higashiyama Niseko Village is
very first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Japan.
First Ritz-Carlton Reserve opens in Japan Dec. 20, 2020 06:12 am JST Dec. 20, 2020 | 06:51 am JST NISEKO, Hokkaido
Marriott has opened the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel in Japan, the fifth Ritz-Carlton Reserve anywhere in the world.
Located in Hokkaido, the Higashiyama Niseko Village, owned by YTL Hotels, is positioned at the base of Mount Niseko Annupuri in the heart of Niseko Village, one of Japan s top winter sports destinations.
The resort is set within the Niseko United ski area that offers 2,191 acres of skiable terrain and access to extensive backcountry skiing. The area also has an international ski school, chairlifts and gondolas, a dining and retail venue, an outdoor activity park and two world-class golf courses.