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Snow-covered mountains hold a multitude of allures. Among them, the deep, plentiful powder snow
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"ALASKAN DREAM"
Text and photos by Tomoki Fuse
Amidst the massive surge of rising infection numbers, the three managed to get out at the perfect timing between sets. Now, it's been how many years since we last wrote an article about mountains abroad? Avoiding the hustle and bustle of Chugach, they flew into the glaciers of Denali National Park by Cessna and went on a hardcore ride with a full hike. Tomoki Fuse, who spent his student days in America, reports on this trip.
"Mt. Daisen - The Glorious Mountain"
Text and photographs by Takashi Iwato.
While Mt. Daisen was well-known in the mountaineering world, it was perhaps Takashi Hashimoto and photographer Takeshi Harada who brought it into the spotlight as a mountain for skiers. They traveled from Nagano to the mountain for five seasons starting in 2011, and contributed an article titled "Five Years at Mt. Daisen in Hoki" to our magazine in 2016. At that time, Atsushi Nakamura and Takashi Iwato, who call Mt. Daisen their home, were with them.
This is a vivid memory of a fruitful season in the winter of 2022.
"Shari-dake in Wind and Snow"
Text by Yuta Shimomura, Photos by Tomoki Kokubun and Haruhi Yoshida. Shari
-dake, towering at the base of the Shiretoko Peninsula, is a mountain that is difficult to approach during the harsh winter months due to its extreme natural environment, which is directly exposed to the winter monsoon winds. To ski down its slopes requires patience to withstand the harsh weather and a bit of luck. This is the story of three people who pitched tents in the heart of the mountain and waited five days for their chance.
"To Takada-Odake Beyond That Point
—The Final Chapter of Hakkoda Mountains in the Era Before the Ropeway"
Text by Hiroyoshi Soma, Photos by Hiroya Nakata
This is the third year of our journey tracing the Hakkoda Mountains ski tours from the era before the ropeway existed. As we reflect on the routes that our predecessors, who stayed for extended periods at Sukayu Onsen, must have traversed on their skis, we aim for our final destination, Takada-Odake. Pay attention to the thrilling sequence in which we draw big lines on two of Hakkoda Mountains' longest regular banks.
"Kazushige Fujita:
Memories of That Day Evoked by a Single Photograph"
Text by Kazushige Fujita, Photos by Tomoki Fuse.
Kazushige Fujita, based in Hakuba, is known as a rider with exceptional expressive abilities. This is evident not only in his riding, where he manipulates a single board, but also in his ambitious output such as photographs, videos, and writings. His texts, in particular, which weave a single ride into a story, are noteworthy. This is a photograph of one particular ride by Fujita on his home mountain.
"A mountain that is close yet far"
Photo by Tsuyoshi Ito
Takuma Oike was able to connect lines that he usually thought he couldn't jump over. The one line he aimed for after three days of trying was the culmination of the past 10 years of attempts.
"East Face of Tengudake, Northern Yatsugatake"
Text by Hiroya Nakata, Sho Shimizu, Yuki Shibata Photographs by Hiroya Nakata
More precisely, it's East Tengudake. It's a popular mountain for trekking, so many people have probably climbed it. When you did, you probably encountered a cliff just below the summit that made you hesitate to look down. Yes, this is the story of three people who went skiing down that sheer, steep slope. In the Northern Yatsugatake mountain range, where skiing is not a common image, what kind of results did they achieve?
"Exploring the Local Area - GOT Edition"
Text by Hitoshi Ishibashi, Photos by Takahiro Nakanishi
I decided to hike along the ridgeline on a sunny spring day with my local skiing friends, all of whom have now turned 50. There's nothing particularly noteworthy to see, no main peak to aim for, and no main slopes, but we just felt like hiking anyway. It was a day in mid-March, and the usual members who live in Minami-Furano and Shimukappu gathered together. So, what is "GOT"? You'll have to read the article to find out.
"Rethinking Tech Bindings"
Text by Riki Terakura, Photos by Shota Kikuchi
Tech bindings have already become an indispensable piece of gear in the backcountry skiing scene. However, the mechanism of these lightweight touring bindings is something that many people don't fully understand. We interviewed representatives from five major brands, including the question of whether they have the same safety release function as alpine bindings. We've even delved into some difficult questions, so please read on!
"Kai-Komagatake's Kōren-dani Right Branch in 2022"
Text and photos by Naoyuki Kato.
The Kōren-dani Right Branch of Kai-Komagatake in the Southern Alps is a long chute known for serious canyoning in the summer and ice climbing in the winter. This is the story of a solo one-day descent by Naoyuki Kato, a snowboard mountaineer who practices climb & ride.
■Columns
Akira Sasaki, 40, takes on alpine racing again
; Akira Mori's "What will the snow be like this winter?";
Keiichiro Kitada and telemark skiing
■Regular
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“PREMIERE MAGAZINE REVIEW”
Published by: Futabasha Co., Ltd.
Release date: 2022.09.13
Price: 1,540 yen (1,400 yen excluding tax)