Cover Photo: Mattias Fredrikson
Cover Skier: Jordy Kinder
Cover Location: Revelstoke, BC, CANADA
Cover Design: Masayuki Shinozawa
Can't wait for snow.
The La Niña phenomenon, which has brought snow for three consecutive years, is being touted as a welcome news for snow lovers. News of the first snowfall has arrived, and we're all excited. However, the current situation has led to price hikes for lift tickets and gear, so it's not all good news. Even so, many people have already started preparing for this winter, taking advantage of early gear pre-orders and purchasing early bird season passes and lift tickets.
Whatever the case may be, we're thinking, "Can't wait for snow!"
Skiing with your favorite gear for a long time
The technology used in gear evolves every year, and some products have completely changed the ski scene. We love new things, but we also love things we continue to use and love. In this special feature, we've picked out gear that you can continue to use for a long time to come. We'll also introduce items selected by experienced skiers, classic items, and the latest trend predictions.
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Rider Gear Impressions
We'll be showcasing the gear setups that riders used most frequently last winter, along with their impressions of the gear they used in a variety of different conditions.
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Looking back on a fulfilling season, Yukimasa Horishima
A conversation between Horishima Yukimasa, the ace of the Japanese men's mogul world, who won a bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and achieved the brilliant result of placing second overall in the World Cup, and his senior on the national team, Nishi Nobuyuki, was realized. Looking back on the season, they talked about behind-the-scenes stories from the tournaments and their thoughts on the sport.
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FWQ, European War Chronicles by Katsuno Tenran
Katsuno Tenran traveled alone to Europe to qualify for the Freeride World Tour (FWT). He writes about his experiences competing in the Freeride World Qualifier (FWQ).
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Powder slope guide
With snow expected this season, of course you have to go for the powder!
Our editorial team has carefully selected recommended ski resorts and courses where you can enjoy the powder even more.
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Explore Hoshino Resort Tomamu with Masahiro Yamaki
Masahiro Yamaki has been skiing in the mountains of Tomamu since he was a child. To give him a taste of what a ski trip to Tomamu is like, we went skiing with key people from the ski resort and CAT TOUR. We talked to each other about what you can see from the perspective of a skier and from the perspective of the ski resort.
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Hidden slopes in the vast mountain range Wilderness Experience Yukon Heli-Skiing
Yukon, located in the northernmost part of Canada. Big mountain skiers Yu Sasaki and Kaichi Ueki visited this area, where untouched nature remains strong. They carved lines into the mountains, which they could only reach by helicopter.
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