[VIDEO] Headed to Japan? Donโt Forget Your SnorkelโLiterally View this post on Instagram A post shared by ๆ้ ๅ ๅธ (@genhosi) Some chase powder. This guy dives into it. Caught on camera in Japan, a skier takes neck-deep conditions to the next levelโrocking a full snorkel setup as he surfs through one of the deepest powder days imaginable. This isnโt just for showโJapanโs legendary snowfall can stack up to [โฆ] SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Trip Report: Skiing Japan During the Legendary Storm Cycle that Dropped 25 Feet of Snow in 12 Days โHey Brent, guess what?โ โWhat?โ โItโs still snowingโฆโ This was the oft-repeated banter we exchanged over a 10-day period in early February 2025 in the lesser-known zones of Central Honshu, Japan, during the mother of all storm cycles that dropped up to 25 feet of snow in 12 days. Even after 9 previous trips to this magical land of powder [โฆ] Trip Report Daryn Edmunds | March 12, 2025 0 Comments
Japan Braces for More Heavy Snow After Record-Breaking Storms Japan is preparing for another round of heavy snowfall following a two-week whiteout that has led to traffic disruptions, fatalities, and mounting concerns over avalanches and hazardous road conditions. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued warnings Monday, February 24, for multiple regions, urging residents to remain vigilant as severe winter weather persists. Related: Snow Cap Finally Appears on Iconic Mount [โฆ] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
Rusutsu Resort, Japan, Report: Japanโs Best Tree-Skiing at This Beautiful Hidden Gem Resort This report is from Tuesday, January 21 In the heart of Hokkaido, just a 40-minute drive from its famous neighbor Niseko, Rusutsu Resort is one of Japanโs hidden gems. The resort comprises three distinct mountainsโWest Mountain, East Mountain, and Mt. Isolaโeach with its unique character and terrain. Rusutsu treated us to a bluebird day with warm temperatures and sunny skies. [โฆ] Conditions Report Steven Agar | January 21, 2025 1 Comment
Niseko, Japan, Report: The Deepest Day of My Life Report from Saturday, January 18 Today, I skied the deepest run of my life. It was over waist height. And I donโt mean it was spraying up over my waist. I was skiing in three feet of snow over my waist. Deep, light, fluffy powder. Effortless, bouncing turns. Face shots and wide grins. We started our day with the Ace [โฆ] Conditions Report Steven Agar | January 18, 2025 0 Comments
Niseko United, Japan, Report: JaPOW โ The Powder Tap Has Been Turned On This report is from Thursday, January 16 This is it. This is why we came here. JaPOW. After a dryish (by Japanโs standards) start to our time here, Ullr turned the taps on a couple of days ago, and itโs not stopped. Related: Niseko United, Japan, Report: Great Conditions and Excellent Skiing at a Bucket List Destination 14โณ has been [โฆ] Conditions Report Steven Agar | January 16, 2025 0 Comments
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 [โฆ] Conditions Report Steven Agar | January 11, 2025 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 resortโs impressive 26-year record of being the first to open is hard-earned. [โฆ] Industry News Mike Humphrey | October 25, 2024 0 Comments