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Whether you're a hardcore snowboarder or just looking to enjoy life on the snow, Mountain Hardwear brings you the winter standard
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I don't want anyone to know. Powder heaven Cupid Valley
Joetsu -
How do backcountry beginners choose skis, boots, and bindings? What gear is recommended to get started?
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Say goodbye to the glove swamp with Black Diamond
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I participated in the maintenance of the Happo-One course. "HAPPO-ONE PANORIN KUSAKARI"
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I want to be on the same wavelength as my guests, whose lives I entrust to them, even before they enter the mountains. | Backcountry Guide Satoshi Arakawa - Granix Mountain Guide -
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Essential probes for backcountry fishing | Tips for choosing the right one
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Arc'teryx freeride model specialized for skiing | ARC'TERYX SABRE RELAXED ANORAK & PANTS
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First time held in Japan! Salomon's "QST Film Tour 2024" was a great success
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Backcountry Guides' Favorite Climbing Skins '24-25 | Pro Choices and Reviews
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[Detailed report!] FIS's mysterious response to Seigo Kato... Hirscher and Braaten's success! Opening round of the Alpine World Cup @Sölden (AUT)
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Snow Caravan travels the archipelago in search of good snow | Backcountry Guide Naoki Kawada - BC Caravan -
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Behind the enthusiasm of the technical competition lay another skiing culture
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SCARPA introduces the ultimate lightweight touring boot, the "F1 RS"
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A new freeride guided by the artist's sensibility. BLIZZARD's bold image change
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DYNAFIT "RADICAL PRO": High-precision control thanks to a newly developed tongue
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Ogisaka's masterpiece, which realizes "neo-carving," undergoes a full model change
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The most distinctive feature is the "TRANSCEND," a twin-tip design that's "unlike KÄSTLE"—a revival of the KÄSTLE style!
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An overview of the five product series | FACTION SKIS COLLECTIONS
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Experience a cosmic floating sensation with Via Boom! ZUMA's bold graphic change
skis -
DPS's flagship model, "KAIZEN," has received its first update since its release
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ATK | Innovative Bindings and Their Manufacturing Philosophy
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The newly revamped Mindbender Collection | K2
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All models have been updated | Phaenom
ski boots
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Community is the core of a brand | FACTION
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A snow village creates the future with water—the challenge of the Honzawa Small Hydroelectric Power Plant in Nozawa Onsen
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100 Days of Skiing Executive Officer, Smile Resort Tatsuya Yagi
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Nomugi Toge Ski Resort: Harsh nature and warm people, where skiing and the mind are at their best
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Enjoy winter mountains more freely and safely—Hoshino Resorts Tomamu's "Winter Mountain Liberation Declaration" transforms Japan's snow mountain culture
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Olympic Ski Cross: Ryo Sugai | Turning the Disappointment of Beijing into Strength
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Olympic Ski Halfpipe Skier Touma Matsuura Takes on the Challenge with His Signature Trick, the "Octopus Grab"
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"Walking socks" that connect your body naturally through your feet - socks made by mountain guide Asahi Ryuta are complete!
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It would be a shame to not know about it. You'll be amazed by the "Hida Nagareha Ski Resort"
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Amazing powder snow. Touring Sakae Club Ski Resort
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Exploring the SAJ National Team Coaches: Moguls Edition (Part 2)
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Exploring the SAJ National Team Coaches: Moguls Edition (Part 1)
Interview
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Learn from the pros: How to care for and store your skis and snowboards during the off-season
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[New Project] Kenji Kono will diagnose your skiing in "Ski Doctor" and is looking for skiing problems
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6 things BC skiing enthusiasts should do to get into the winter swing! [Tokyo Metropolitan Edition]
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Kono Kenji's POWDER TIPS: Overcome the problem of skis not lining up and turns not falling forward on uneven ground or bad snow!
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Kenji Kono's POWDER TIPS: Overcome the fear of uneven terrain and powder!
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The growing popularity of tree runs: their appeal and how to ski
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What is backcountry skiing? | What beginners need to know
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What's so fun about MTB? How skiers spend their off-season at Hakuba Iwatake MTB Park
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How to wash ski and snowboard wear - Clean it as soon as the season is over!
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Backcountry Introduction: How to Use an Avalanche Backpack by Lost Arrow Backcountry Ski Gear Experience
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Backcountry Introduction: How to Use a Beacon by Lost Arrow Backcountry Ski Gear Experience
Backcountry Gear -
Backcountry Introduction: How to Use Ski Crampons by Lost Arrow Backcountry Ski Gear Experience
How-to/Know-how
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Ski resorts where you can enjoy spring skiing, open from April to May (Golden Week) | Discounts on lift tickets available [Updated 2026.4/3]
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The fastest lift in Japan has been newly installed! Cupid Valley offers a level of satisfaction that is second to none
Joetsu -
Yuzawa Base | A recommended city-based ski trip
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Yuzawa Base | Recommendations for a round-trip ski trip based in the city [Shops around Yuzawa]
Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma -
Nagano Base | Recommendations for a city-based skating trip
By theme/purpose -
Nagano Base | Recommendations for a city-based skating trip [Shops around Nagano]
Shinetsu -
Shinetsu Area | "A hot spring to stop by after skiing!"
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Joetsu/Myoko base | A round-trip ski trip based in the city
Joetsu -
Tohoku Area | "Hot Springs to Stop by on Your Way Home from Skiing!"
Tohoku -
Morioka Base | Recommendations for a round-trip skating trip based in the city
Tohoku -
"Hot Springs to Stop by on Your Way Home from Skiing!" in Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Hokkaido -
Asahikawa Base | Recommendations for a round-trip skating trip based in the city
Hokkaido
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Introducing the charms of EN RESORT Grandeco | Special passes for summer and winter are now on sale
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Introducing the charms of Maiko Resort | Special passes for summer and winter are now on sale
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Introducing the charms of Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort | Special passes for both summer and winter are now on sale
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Introducing the charms of Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort | Special passes for summer and winter are now on sale
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Go in the summer and ski in the winter! GO GREEN+SNOW PASS now on sale
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A shop with the DNA of staff who can fully dedicate themselves to having fun | UPLND Jiyugaoka
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"STEEP SKI BOOK 2027" on sale May 27th - Ski Gear Reviews from 73 People!
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Not about competition, but a novelty that makes you want to imitate it. The "evolution" that is not found in competitions is reflected through "Kimbo Sessions"
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'26-27 Ski Test Ride Event Information | Try out next season's models early! [Updated 3/28]
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Ski test ride "SKI DIG". How to ski at Kashimayari Ski Resort Family Park
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Testing the performance of "HOTRONIC" heat socks, the racing gear used by top athletes
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Arc'teryx envisions a future of "no waste manufacturing." ReBIRD™ leads the way in circular aesthetics
TOPICS
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Skiing made pipe tricks possible for Olympians | Men's Halfpipe at the Milan-Cortina Olympics
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Weekend powder forecast (2/20-2/23): Japan's best skiing weather forecaster accurately predicts "snowfall areas"!
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Weekend powder forecast (2/12-2/15): Japan's best skiing weather forecaster accurately predicts "snowfall areas"!
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The evolution of tricks continues to this day! Who will reign supreme in freestyle skiing? | Milan-Cortina Olympics
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Weekend powder forecast (2/6-2/8): Japan's best skiing weather forecaster accurately predicts "snowfall areas"!
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"Who will make history?" as seen in the Milan-Cortina Olympics: Europe's alpine skiing craze
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"The Strongest in History" All-Japan Snowboard Coach Tatsuki Inamura Discusses Japan's Strength and the Frontline of Sport Evolution | Milan-Cortina Olympics
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"The Truth About the Gear That Supports the World's Fastest Alpine Skiing" Seen at the Milan-Cortina Olympics
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Weekend powder forecast (1/30-2/1): Japan's best skiing weather forecaster accurately predicts "snowfall areas"!
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Weekend powder forecast (1/23-1/25): Japan's best skiing weather forecaster accurately predicts "snowfall areas"!
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Weekend powder forecast (1/16-1/18): Japan's best skiing weather forecaster accurately predicts "snowfall areas"!
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Bears during ski season: hibernation and what to know about the backcountry
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Springtime in Tateyama, the allure of granular sugar. A 3,000m-high ridgeline connected by Shinkansen and bus
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The snowmelt continues unabated. If you're planning a spring backcountry trip, go as soon as possible! | Kiso Komagatake/Senjojiki Backcountry Report, April 12, 2026
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"Tsukasa Home POWDER FREERIDE '26," a powder snow festival held at Kiroro Resort for 16 years, aims to pass the baton to the next generation
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Freely explore the mountains and fields. A field tour of "BC Cross-Country" skiing and skiing with ease
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A TOUGH LUXURY Journey to Appi Kogen in a DEFENDER 130
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Freely explore the fields and mountains. Exploring the charm of "BC Cross Country"
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Backcountry guides reveal the reality of the situation
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Skiing in the snowy country in midsummer! My first experience at "Kagura Summer Slope"
Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma -
How much are you planning to spend on gear this season? We asked 120 people at Ishii Sports' Custom Fair in Tokyo
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Jeep® Commander supports your active lifestyle
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Report on "YUKIGOI Mountain Clean 2025" with skiers and snowboarders who truly love the snowy mountains and Maiko
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Season Playback "Tsukasa Home POWDER FREERIDE '25 with Bonz Crew" will be held! 2025/2/15.16 @ Kiroro Resort
Report
Latest NEWS
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1330 days until the "French Alps 2030" Winter Games. Freeride is finally coming to the Olympics!
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A natural snow slope appears in Ebina in the middle of summer | "LaLaport Ebina presents Snow Play" will be held on Saturday, July 25th
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Finally for snowboarding! The next-generation BOA "H5" has been announced, allowing for fine adjustments in both tightening and loosening directions
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Packed with unique and Japan-first attractions, "Yodobashi-Ikebukuro," featuring the largest Ishii Sports store in the Kanto region, is now open!
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Unleash your playful spirit with the Kicks. | Nissan unveils the new "Kicks" | On sale from June 18th
