
From those who want to make their backcountry debut this year, to those who want to improve their skills. How to start backcountry, charm, necessary equipment, recommended gear, gate access ski resort, guide club introduction, tour report, etc. We have compiled useful information for your backcountry life.
■Let's get to know the backcountry first
Review the charm of the backcountry, how to start, and the list of necessary equipment. What kind of place is the actual field? We also introduce the backcountry area where you can access the gate from the ski resort.
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Backcountry attractions and how to get started & BC Guide Club with tours for beginners|Ski & Snowboard
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Know the basic gear and equipment list necessary for backcountry skiing & snowboarding
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Ski resorts with backcountry access|Hokkaido edition
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Ski resort with backcountry access | Hakuba edition
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Choosing skis, boots, and bindings for backcountry beginners, what is the recommended gear to start with?
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What is backcountry? |What beginners should know
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Spring is the perfect season for backcountry skiing and snowboarding! What is the reason? I asked a professional guide
■Introduction to the backcountry
Delivering how-to videos
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Introduction to Backcountry How to "Avalanche Backpack" by Lost Arrow Backcountry Ski Gear Experience Session
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Introduction to backcountry How to "Beacon" by Lost Arrow Backcountry ski gear experience session
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Introduction to Backcountry How to "Binding" by Lost Arrow Backcountry Ski Gear Experience Session
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Introduction to Backcountry How to "Ski Poles" by Lost Arrow Backcountry Ski Gear Experience Session
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Introduction to the backcountry How to "Ski crampons" by Lost Arrow Backcountry ski gear experience session
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Introduction to Backcountry How to "Probe" by Lost Arrow Backcountry Ski Gear Experience Session
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Introduction to Backcountry How to "Ski Boots" by Lost Arrow Backcountry Ski Gear Experience Session
■ Tour report
Reports of backcountry tours around the country.
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Play around with “Kagura” powder! “UPLND×OGASAKA Kagura Camp 2024” | STEEP reader report
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The charm of BC Snow Trip based in Otaru (Hokkaido) | STEEP reader report
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Miyagi Zao Backcountry | Tohoku's famous peaks surrounded by frost-covered trees | "ZAOC" 1-day tour
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Skied the Hakuba backcountry with a private guide
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Hachimantai Backcountry | Guided Club Iron Plate Tour | HACHIMANTAI CAT TOUR
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Kagura Backcountry | Guide Club's Iron Plate Tour | "Powder Station" "Regular 1DAY Tour"
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The Hokkaido Powder Belt is not only available during the harsh winter months. Let's leave Honshu, where spring is approaching, and head for the northern land.
■ Importance of risk management and guide clubs
In order to avoid the risks in the snowy mountains and enjoy the backcountry safely, it is recommended to check the hidden risks in advance and join the guide club. When using guide clubs, use the list of guide clubs nationwide. In addition, there is also recommended tour information for beginners who debuted this year.
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If you want to ski in the backcountry, use a guide club. Guided tour Q&A
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I want to know! Four risks lurking in the backcountry and how to avoid them
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Backcountry debut! BC tour information for beginners
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Spring is the perfect season for backcountry skiing and snowboarding! What is the reason? I asked a professional guide
■Know the guide
Backcountry guides are experts who use their wealth of knowledge and experience to provide you with an unparalleled skiing experience while ensuring your safety on these snowy mountains. We take a closer look at the ``personality'' and ``guiding'' of up-and-coming guides who choose professional guiding as their profession and step slowly and steadily into the world.
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It's muddy, humble, and has no waves. Akira Shibusawa - LEAD Mountain Guide
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Passionately pushing people who want to skate well! Backcountry Guide Masaaki Sato - Takuhiya [TABIYA]
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Experience blending into the “ring of the earth” with Hokkaido’s dry powder Backcountry Guide Shohei Sasaki-CIRCLE GAME
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Giving back to the mountains of Tohoku, my hometown, I will climb the mountain again today | Backcountry guide Mariko Sato -Spur akita mountain guide-
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I want to be on the same wavelength with the guests whose lives are in my hands even before entering the mountain | Backcountry Guide Satoshi Arakawa -Granix mountain guide-
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Snow caravan traveling the archipelago in search of good snow | Backcountry guide Naoki Kawada -BC Caravan-
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“The advantage of not having a home mountain” | Backcountry guide Daichi Terui
■Points to consider when choosing the equipment you need in the backcountry
The latest recommended model from how to choose backpacks, avalanche gears, beacons, and seals that are important gear in the backcountry. In addition, we will introduce more deeply about backpacks and layering in particular.
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How to choose a powder board | How to use it rather than size and shape. Things to focus on more than specs
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How to Choose a Backcountry Backpack '25-26 | Learn about the Features and How to Use Them to Find the One That's Right for You
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Backcountry pole selection '24-25
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You can't climb without a skin (seal)! Essentials for backcountry skiing | Tips for choosing
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Backcountry essential avalanche beacon | How to choose
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Layering is a survival technique filled with human wisdom | Backcountry skiing & snowboarding
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A must-have probe for backcountry | Tips for choosing
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What's in a backcountry guide's backpack?
■What is a sticker (climbing skin) for skiing a mountain? ?
Seals (climbing skins) are an absolute must for anyone wanting to go backcountry skiing. I know what it is, but I don't know the specifics. You may think you know something, but in fact you may have misunderstood it. This time, let's take a closer look at the stickers that are essential for climbing.
A thorough explanation of the types and selection of boots and bindings for backcountry and freeriding
Ski tech bindings and boots for diversifying climbing. Here is a comparison of the featured shift binding Duke PT. Introducing tech binding compatible boots and tech binding recommended models.
■ How to choose ski gear that can last a lifetime
Skis, boots, bindings, wear, helmets, goggles. What do you want to know before choosing a gear, what are the names and roles of each part and part, and what are the selection criteria and types? Review the prerequisite knowledge of each gear. You are now a gear meister! ?
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How to choose snow wear | What is waterproof and breathable material? Reconfirm the functions of ski and snowboard wear!
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How to choose a ski | shape/length? Waist width/thickness? Rocker camber directional difference?
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How to choose ski boots | Basic knowledge for free skiing, freeride boots, and backcountry skiing
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How to choose ski bindings | Sorting out the types and understanding how they work
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How to Choose Snow Gloves '25-26 | Understand the Materials and Structure to Choose the Right One
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How to Choose the Right Snow Helmet '25-26 | Know this before you buy a new one!
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How to choose ski and snowboard goggles '25-26 | Changing the way you see will change your skiing!




