Cover Design: Akiko Uchida
Cover Photo: Ayako Niki / ROXY
Skier: Reimi Kusunoki, Momoyo Magosaki, Yui Ohno
Location: Iceland
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In "Heaven and Hell," skier Daisuke Sasaki takes on the Karakoram Glacier Expedition, a long-term expedition focused on human power, aiming for steep, uncharted slopes. At the Alaskan Glacier Camp, he lands on the glacier in a Cessna and tracks the record of two weeks of high-altitude skiing
The program also delves deeply into snowy mountains from a variety of perspectives, including exploring the remote Hieda region of Fukushima in the dead of winter, an in-depth interview with Ogawa Takeshi, founder of the popular apparel brand Bogen, a tour of local ski resorts in Hokkaido's Sorachi region, and an approach to the "mysterious waterfall" Hyakushijo Falls in Mt. Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture
CONTENTS
"Heaven and Hell—KARAKORAM SKI SNOWBOARD EXPEDITION 2023 & 2025"
Text by Daisuke Sasaki. Photos by Yusuke Kunimi, Tomoki Kokubun, and Yoshiyuki Sato
The interior of Pakistan's Karakoram Mountains, up the glaciers, is said to be a treasure trove of uncharted slopes. Loading their sleds with equipment and food, the group headed out with their skiing buddies to explore these uncharted slopes. But did the ultimate ski and snowboard paradise really smile upon them? The Karakoram Expedition took place twice, in 2013 and 2015. Sasaki Daisuke, the initiator and leader of the expedition, personally reports on the full story of the eventful journey
"Pro Rider's Back - 2025 Alaska Glacier Trip"
Text by Ueki Shikaichi, Photos by Tajima Tsuneji
Skills, experience, mental strength, and humanity... There are very few riders, both male and female, who possess all of these qualities to ski big mountains. What did Ueki Shikaichi feel and gain from his days in Alaska with Konishi Takafumi and Nakamura Yoko, who have been at the forefront of the sport for over 20 years? This is the story of the three men who flew into an Alaskan glacier in a Cessna, waited in a tent for an opportunity, and then found their own lines and took on the steep snow walls
"THE FINAL LAND - Hiedagata, the Hidden Village"
Text by Chikara Terakura, Photos by Takanori Ota
Located at least two hours from the highway, Hiedamata is one of the few "hidden villages" that remain in Japan. The mountains are deep, retaining their ancient appearance, and although heavy snowfall continues day after day, there is no pointless fighting over the first track. This was also a "ski village" that once produced many professional skiers. During this harsh winter, we ventured from Hiedamata to Oze and Hiuchigatake in search of the best snow on the pristine slopes
"Welcome to BOGEN Land"
Text by Chikara Terakura, Photos by Hiroya Nakata
The popular apparel brand Bogen moved out of Tokyo and into Naganuma, Hokkaido. They opened a shop in a rural area that would have been impossible to reach in an era without navigation systems, and drive around the brand while skiing in the winter and growing vegetables in the summer. This is a lengthy interview with the brand's founder, Takeshi Ogawa
"Exploring the local area - Unfinished homework: Ski resorts around Sorachi"
Text by Jin Ishibashi, Photos by Yoshiro Higai
The Sorachi region of Hokkaido stretches across a vast expanse of land between Sapporo and Asahikawa. While there are no ski resorts with national recognition, it is in fact a treasure trove of ski resorts beloved by local skiers. "Touring the local area" does not mean touring local ski resorts. However, this time, instead of climbing snowy mountains or focusing on powder, we spent a week in February 2025 simply skiing around local ski resorts. A special supplement, "Sorachi Area Ski Resort Guide," is included
"Survival from a fracture accident"
Text by Chikara Terakura Illustration by Miki Suzuki
You never know when an injury will strike you. And what's more, to break the same bone twice within four years? Thanks to a series of fortunate coincidences, the man managed to make it down the mountain on his own from the scene of the accident with the help of his friends. This is a report (mostly true) about the whole story. He expresses his heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped him
"Arctic Circle, Solo Travel"
Text and photos by Chisato Sasada
Chisato Sasada was based in Innsbruck, Austria, during the 2025 season. At the end of the season in early May, she headed alone to Northern Europe, rented a camper van, and embarked on a journey to ski in the Arctic Circle, where it was still mid-winter
"On The Cover—Behind the Cover"
Photo by Ayako Niki
The eye-catching cover of this issue features three skiers hiking through a snowy field sparkling with the aurora borealis. This vivid photo was taken during a 19-day trip to Iceland by three female skiers: Reiki Kusunoki, Momoyo Magosaki, and Yui Ohno. Here's a little story behind the cover shot
"Big Mountain in the Backyard"
Text by Shotaro Takada, Photos by Tomoki Fuse
Before we knew it, our "dreamlike winter" was over. But even in this time of year, a sudden chill can hit. At that moment, the mild spring weather instantly switches on. When it comes to spring powder, your options are limited. The best chances are on the north slopes at higher elevations. And fortunately, there are countless such slopes right in our backyard
"Skiing down the mystical Hyakushijo Falls"
Text by Yutani, Photos by Takeshi Otsubo
Our little journey began with an innocent invitation from photographer "Take-chan." "I heard the frozen waterfall at the base of Hyakushijo Falls is huge this year. Would you like to come with me?" His invitation gave us a premonition of an ordeal. This is the story of three skiers who took a 19-hour round trip to reach Hyakushijo Falls, a mysterious giant waterfall that sits quietly at an altitude of around 1,800 meters in the northern part of the Hakusan mountain range
"LAST SHOT"
Photos and text by Matsuoka Sachiko
With the "largest snow cornice in the Orient" as a backdrop, Tokio Yoshino's telemark skis drew a free-flowing, powerful and soft line. On a certain spring day at Mount Sumoto
■Columns
A Journey to Antarctica - Tsuji "sambo" Kazuyuki
Just a little further - Ito Tsuyoshi
The Right Ski for Me. Finding the benchmark between skis - Inoue Hideki
What will the snow be like this year? - Mori Akira
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