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The Start of Modern Skiing? A Look At 7 of the World’s Oldest Ski Resorts

Skiing around the world.

Where is the Birthplace of Modern Skiing? According to the International Skiing History Association, the art of skiing dates back some 3,000 years when archaeological evidence across the Eurasian arctic region shows evidence of primitive skis. But surely that doesn’t reflect today’s modern skiing with perfectly groomed slopes and high-speed lifts. So where do you go to find the birthplace […]

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Ryan Kime | March 23, 2025
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Top 7 Reasons to Ski and Ride in Hokkaido, Japan This Winter

Hokkaido, Japan is becoming one of the hottest ski destinations on the planet,  offering more than 100 resorts and abundant, world-class powder. But exceptional snow quality is just the beginning. In the Land of the Rising Sun, this northern island also provides fabulous food, onsens (hot springs), and unique cultural experience with the most gracious hosts you’ll ever come across. But […]

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Robin Azer | November 11, 2018
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