Niseko United, Japan, Report: Great Conditions and Excellent Skiing at a Bucket List Destination This report is from Saturday, January 11 A taxi. Two trains. The London Underground. Two airplanes and a bus. London. Beijing. Sapporo. 72 hours with little sleep. This brought us to Niseko, Japan, to tick off a bucket list destination and experience two weeks of the world-famous JaPOW. Related: Japanese Ski Resorts in Hokkaido Start 2024-25 Season with Best Early-Season […] Conditions Report Steven Agar | January 11, 2025 0 Comments
The Most Luxurious Ski Lifts Across the Globe We all like to feel special every now and then. While sliding on snow already feels special enough to most of us, some may want to experience something truly luxurious. In the ski resort world, it’s no secret that Europe has some of the best amenities, however, it’s worth mentioning the best of the Americas and Japan, too, for wherever […] Brains Spencer Davies | January 5, 2025 0 Comments
Best Ski Camps for Adults—Take Your Skiing to The Next Level Feel that itch for ski improvement? I get it—one of the things I love about skiing is the relentless pursuit of the perfect turn, the desire to overcome your fears, conquer your limitations, and take your skiing to that next level. Enter SnowBrain’s list of the best ski camps for adults. If you are after an immersive coaching experience, we […] Brains Mike Humphrey | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
Japan’s Ski Season Gets a Boost as Snowfall Finally Kicks In As resorts prepare for winter, Japan’s ski season brought a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. Yeti Snow Resort, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, maintained its record as Japan’s earliest opening resort, getting the season started on October 25. The resort has long been a favorite for skiers and snowboarders eager to get on the slopes before winter sets in across the country. But […] Industry News Mike Humphrey | November 10, 2024 0 Comments
[LAST CHANCE] Indy Pass to End Pass Sales on Sunday, November 10 | 2 New Resorts Added To stay true to the independent, less-crowded nature of member mountains, the final 2024-25 Indy Pass sale of the year will conclude Sunday at midnight. GRANBY, COLORADO—Indy Pass announced today that new pass sales will end at midnight on Sunday, November 10. No passes for the 2024-25 season will be sold after this date. Related: Indy Pass Adds Another 52 […] Industry News Press Release | November 8, 2024 0 Comments
Snow Cap Finally Appears on Iconic Mount Fuji, Japan, Latest in the Past 130 Years Snow has finally dusted Mount Fuji, Japan’s iconic peak, marking a new record for the latest a snow cap has appeared in 130 years. The previous record was set on October 26, 1894, with snow typically appearing on Mount Fuji in most years by October 2. Related: Snowfall on Mount Fuji, Japan, Latest in the Past 130 Years While Japan’s […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 5, 2024 0 Comments
Snowfall on Mount Fuji, Japan, Latest in the Past 130 Years Mount Fuji, Japan’s most iconic mountain, is renowned for its snow-capped peak. This year, however, the snow is late, and it’s breaking records. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), there has been no snowfall yet on Mount Fuji this year, making it the latest appearance of snow in over 130 years. Since 1894, meteorological officials have recorded the first […] Industry News Mike Humphrey | October 27, 2024 0 Comments
Japanese 2024-25 Ski Season Opens in Style at Snow Park Yeti Snow Park Yeti, Japan, has done it again: the Japanese ski resort was the first to ring in the 2024-25 ski season on October 25. As cooler temperatures start to sweep across Japan, the opening of Snow Park Yeti marks the beginning of the Japanese ski season. The resort’s impressive 26-year record of being the first to open is hard-earned. […] Industry News Mike Humphrey | October 25, 2024 0 Comments
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