New Year's Eve Special 2024 | What articles have had a big impact on social media in the past year? Check out these articles you'll definitely want to reread!

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Looking back at STEEP 2024, we'll introduce some of the articles that have received a lot of attention on social media over the past year!
Don't miss this opportunity to check out any articles you may have missed!

Why does he go to a local ski resort in Japan every year during peak season, even though he lives in Whistler, North America? We asked him

Skier: Shane Szocs Photo: Jun Yanagisawa

The quality of Japan's powder snow is unparalleled, and countless inbound skiers and snowboarders travel to Japan from all over the world in search of it. However, even though their home mountain is one of the world's top resorts, Whistler in Canada, where they can ski as much powder as they want, they still make the effort to come to Japan every year during the coldest winter months when the snow is at its best. Why is this? 

The featured character is Shane Zack, a leading figure in the freeride world as a member of the Canadian Air Force, a group that dominated the world of twin-tip skiing in the early days of the sport. Shane's article about Tohoku, where he frequents ski resorts, captivated by its powder snow and hot springs, attracted the most views in 2024. The name of the ski resort Shane fell in love with is still a secret, but it's a small ski resort in Tohoku with a nearby hot spring, and is known among the locals as "Kamoshika Onsen."

On New Year's Eve, December 31st, Shane sent an end-of-year greeting email to the STEEP editorial department. In it, he wrote, "I'm going to my favorite Kamoshika Onsen in January again this year!" With the influence of La Niña bringing heavy snowfall, it might be a good idea to read this article and consider a powder trip to Tohoku!

https://steep.jp/interview/89656/

Decorating your skis and snowboards with style. Enjoying your beloved equipment every day

Do you leave your favorite skis and snowboards in the storage shed or carelessly lean them against the entranceway when the season is over? If so, that's a real waste. Because with just this one item, you can turn your beloved skis and snowboards into a cheerful piece of interior decor that you can always look at.
Let us introduce you to some special items that you'll definitely want.
https://steep.jp/gear/94746/

Salomon launches new ski, "DEPART 1.0"

Salomon has released a new freestyle ski for the 25th season. It's the "DEPART1.0." Looking back, Salomon hasn't released a new freestyle ski for the past 10 years, if not longer. We take a closer look at the background to its development, its unique shape, and its riding feel.
https://steep.jp/gear/98124/

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Say no to the mass production and mass consumption of major brands! Simply, the up-and-coming Swiss ski brand, has arrived in Europe. Simply, a ski brand that began operations in Europe in 2023, is handmade using 100% renewable energy in its factory in the Swiss mountain resort of Verbier.

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