The Mountains of Japan are Way Gnarlier Than You Thought Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Many years ago, I wouldn’t have believed it was true. Skiing in Japan? Never heard of it. How good could it be? Then, MSP, TGR, and Nimbus started making Japan look like a horrible amount of fun. Fun, meaning mellow pow skiing through hardwood trees with the occasional poppy pillow feature. The snow was deep, dry, […] Miles Clark | January 14, 2022 9 Comments
Mount Yotei, Japan Trip Report: Ski Touring to the Crater of an Active Volcano Near Niseko Report from March 2021 and written by the Explore-Share team. Mount Yotei is a stunning 6,227-foot (1,898m) active stratovolcano in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, near Niseko in Japan. This conical eye-catcher is also a top spot for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiing. Options include ski touring to the crater top and enjoying some great powder there, or even just finding great […] Guest Author | January 13, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Big Storm in Japan | 2-4 Feet This Week Across Hakuba Valley Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist Nathan Tarino Last Updated 3 AM MST – January 9th Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Forecast Summary HAKUBAVALLEY and each of its nine constituent snow resorts operating this season will benefit from a prolonged sea-effect snowstorm next week. Snow will begin Tuesday morning and continue falling daily before eventually pausing Friday. 2 to 4 feet of […] Weather Nathan Tarino | January 9, 2022 0 Comments
How-To ‘Hakuba Valley’ ; Japan’s Premier Snow Playground Awaits! Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Friends, there are few things in the snow world more thrilling (or rewarding) than preparing for a shred holiday to HAKUBAVALLEY, Japan. Think untracked powder snow and world-class terrain. Think unforgettable culture; think outstanding Olympic-level mountain resorts plus local attractions all roosted within rich, pristine geography that’s home to 131 trails, 96 lifts, and a […] Featured Article Paulie | January 3, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 18-35″ For Hakuba Valley, Japan This Weekend Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Summary A persistent low-pressure system off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula will spin cold, moisture-rich air into Japan’s HAKUBAVALLEY, bringing between 16 and 35 inches to local resorts between Saturday and Wednesday. Another storm is lined up to hit the region late next week with the potential to drop another 1-2 feet of snow. With all the […] Weather Clay Malott | December 22, 2021 0 Comments
Trip Report: Backcountry Powder Skiing in Rishiri, Japan By the Explore-Share team Rishiri is a gorgeous island off the coast of Hokkaido in Japan. This remote location is named after Mount Rishiri, the volcano at its heart, and it is a top spot for wild winter adventures away from the crowds. Elisabeth was living in Tokyo when she decided to explore Rishiri and start off the year on […] Trip Report Guest Author | October 15, 2021 0 Comments
Indy Pass is Giving Away a Free, All-Expenses-Paid Ski Trip to Japan For Two This Winter | Enter to Win Now That bucket list ski trip to Japan might be more feasible than you thought. You now have the chance to enter to win the ski vacation of a lifetime as Indy Pass and Japan Ski Tours are giving away a dream trip for two to Japan on February 16-24, 2022. Two lucky winners will experience why Japan has become a […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 13, 2021 0 Comments
Ikon Pass: Worldwide Adventure Returns Brought to you by Ikon Pass When you own an Ikon Pass, you own a unique, global, and adventure-ready perspective. What’s more, this perspective provides access to the best ski destinations around the world. Yes, adventure has returned––and winter 21/22 is ready and waiting. Stoke Is High From first turns to last laughs, winter joy is whatever you make it […] SnowBrains | September 9, 2021 0 Comments
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