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Riding the Japanese Alps in April:

Dropping the Japanese Alps in April.

When we think of Japan we think of January, not April. In January, big snowfall is like clockwork but in April, the sun comes out and reveals the incredible high mountains of the Japanese Alps as well as their 18-foot-deep snowpack. The Japanese Alps are located about 5 hours northeast of Tokyo and they reach heights of over 10,000-feet. These mountains are big, steep, and gorgeous. They’re easily accessible via the numerous ski resorts in the are that will usually drop you off at around 6,000-feet. This is where Jeremy Jones went in Japan in his movie “Further”. From the resorts, you can climb up these high peaks to witness the Sea of Japan all around you. From the peaks, you’ll be […]

SnowBrains | January 2, 2020
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