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Japan Is Experiencing Record Breaking Snow This February

This season Japan has experienced a record amount of snowfall. Both the Central and Northern regions of the country are prone to major storms with epic accumulation each season because of their geography. Featuring tall mountains right next to the open ocean, it’s the perfect combination for massive snowstorms to dump. Moisture is sucked up from the ocean into the […]

Aunika Skogen | February 28, 2022

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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

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Riding 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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VIDEO: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Japan Opens for the 2018 Season

After carving through this year’s snowfall, Japan’s Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is now open for the season. Known for it’s amazing Snow Wall Walk when it first opens, the walls reached 17 meters this season. The route goes through the Northern Japenese Alps from Mt. Tateyama to Mt. Akazawadake. Known as the “Roof of Japan”, it brings in tourists and mountaineers alike. There are […]