Why Oh Why Does Japan Get SO Much Snow? Brought to you by Hakuba Valley Japan gets insane amounts of snow. Rumors of 1,200″ per year in spots may be exaggerated (although they may not be…), but snowfall averages of somewhere around 600″ per year in Niseko, Hokkaido seem right on (they’ve reportedly recorded up to 1,500″ of snow in one year). Last year we saw 600″ of snow […] Brains Sponsored | December 20, 2019 2 Comments
How to Ski & Ride South America in 2018: Didn’t get enough snow this winter? Chances are, if you live in North America, you didn’t. No worries, South America’s got your back. South America gets the most snow in the Southern Hemisphere and is the place get rid of your summertime, lack-of-snow blues. Skiing and riding in South America can be challenging. There are a lot of steps and you need to stay on top of your gear, your money, your travel, your lodging, your tickets, and your S[…] Sponsored | July 18, 2017 1 Comment
Backcountry Skiing In The Shadows of 14,411′ Mt. Rainier, WA Isn’t Just A Dream, It’s A Reality [this article is sponsored by Crystal Mountain, WA] If you’ve ever skied at Crystal Mountain, WA before, you might have scoped some lines in the distance that looked, “super rad” and “totally send-able dude.” That’s the thing about Crystal’s location, it’s located in the heart of the Central Cascade Mountains, with easy access to backcountry terrain. So, how do you get […] Backcountry Sponsored | February 23, 2017 1 Comment
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