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[2026 Summer Ski Competition Information] Intense competition in inline skating and piste lab! A packed schedule of autumn competition events in Hakuba and Nozawa Onsen
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Anyone can participate. Passing on your legacy to the next generation in the form of paper. 'It's your TURN Vol.10' is now accepting submissions!
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A special video featuring Ayumu Hirano has also been released | Jeep brand's 85th anniversary commemorative "Wrangler 85th Anniversary Edition" will be released in a limited edition of 100 units
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Experience exhilarating inspiration at an altitude of 1,900m! "Tsugaike Mystery Solving Trekking" starts in summer 2026
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JAPAN SAKAI Big Air Park, one of the world's largest big air facilities, has opened in Sakai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture
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Vol.1 is now on sale! We spoke to the editor-in-chief of the telemark ski fanzine "FREE HEEL BOOK"
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Snowboarding event "HARMONIZE" report: Two days of thinking about harmony with nature
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Report from the "Ishii Sports Custom Fair" early bird sales event for new ski models, held from June 14th (Fri) to June 16th (Sun) in Tokyo! Tomorrow is the last day!
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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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Say no to the mass production and mass consumption of major brands! The up-and-coming Swiss ski brand "Simply." has arrived
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Report on the early order event for the 2024-2025 new model "BC Wear"! @SKI SHOP "VAIL"
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SMITH Hideaki Okada x Ayana Onozuka | SKIER'S TALK ROOM -Let's talk about gear-
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ATOMIC Gen Sasaki x Takaya Kataoka | SKIER'S TALK ROOM -Let's talk about gear-
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MILLET's "TYPHON WARM NX STEEP" is a sweat-wicking, dry and comfortable garment
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STEEP × yukiyama app "STEEP SHOWDOWN with SAIMON FUJITA" Grand Prize Winners Interview
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K2 Kazushi Nakamura x Masanori Fujii | SKIER'S TALK ROOM -Let's talk about gear-
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The base colors for the 2024-2025 season are black and blue | ID one 2024-2025 new model information!
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You'll want to wear it! Great-looking patrol wear [Millet x Ski Patrol]
Wear -
Introducing a new lightweight, minimalist backpack! | ORTOVOX '24-25 new model information!
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HEAD Shun Okumura x Natsuki Endo | SKIER'S TALK ROOM -Let's talk about gear-
skis
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DEELUXE is expanding its "FACTORY TUNED" technology to its flagship models. Durability and responsiveness have been significantly improved!
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FLUX | Introducing the "NGR MF-10" bindings and "NGR" boots, embodying the freeride vision pursued by Takaharu Nakai!
Snowboarding -
No compromises on hiking or carving. Pro-recommended "BC & groomed slopes" 26-27 latest skis
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LIB TECH "ORCA II": What is the true value of this legendary powder board that changed the conventional wisdom of powder boards?
Snowboarding -
Professionally selected! A single ski that handles everything from terrain play to park riding
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Three years after its introduction, we asked a pro shop about the reality of "BOA-equipped ski boots."
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KORUA Shapes' "STORCH BRUSHED" - A new creation born from "Made for Turning"
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NOVEMBER pioneers a new frontier in surf x mountain style: "UNDER CARVER"
Snowboarding -
The next-generation binding system, JONES "FASE," is now available in three models!
Snowboarding -
Ski bindings to watch out for at pro shops on the 26th-27th
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A must-see for male skiers! The latest 26-27 fat skis recommended by pros
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Professionals' picks! Freestyle twin-tip skis for action in the backcountry
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Ski boots that are attracting attention at pro shops in the 26th-27th season
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A must-see for female skiers! The latest 26-27 fat skis recommended by pros
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The latest 26-27 fat skis recommended by pro shops for recreational skiers
skis
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Beyond their competitive careers: Two people who grew up in Hakuba and competed on the world stage discuss the future of "Hakuba Valley."
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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)
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The skier known as "the best in Japan" | Godai Sakamoto's aggressive skiing life
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Daisuke Shirakawa, the powerful coach who took a skier from zero experience to a Chinese Olympic athlete in just 3 years and 4 months, and the other world he sees in his challenge
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
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Backcountry Introduction: How to "Bindings" by Lost Arrow Backcountry Ski Gear Experience
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Backcountry Introduction: How to Use Ski Poles by Lost Arrow Backcountry Ski Gear Experience
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Backcountry Introduction: How to "Probe" by Lost Arrow Backcountry Ski Gear Experience
How-to/Know-how
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Rider's Choice | Recommended Courses at Hakuba Valley
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Complete Guide to All 10 Ski Resorts in Hakuba Valley (Part 2)
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Complete Guide to All 10 Ski Resorts in Hakuba Valley (Part 1)
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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
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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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Early Bird Season Pass Sales Information for Ski Resorts (26-27) | The earlier you buy, the cheaper it is & the more benefits you get [Updated August 21, 2026]
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Early Bird Lift Ticket Sales Information for Ski Resorts (26th-27th) | 1-Day Tickets Now Available! [Updated August 9, 2026]
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Introducing the charms of Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort | Special passes for both summer and winter are now on sale
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Introducing the charms of Gala Yuzawa | Special passes for summer and winter are now on sale
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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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'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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Arc'teryx envisions a future of "no waste manufacturing." ReBIRD™ leads the way in circular aesthetics
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Highlights of the "Freestyle Ski Aerials" Competition - Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
TOPICS
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Let's go to the mountains even during the off-season, especially in the summer. This is the most important thing I want to tell people who think "ski resorts are only for winter."
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What the inclusion of freeride as an Olympic sport raises
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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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Weekend powder forecast (1/9-1/11), Japan's best-snow forecaster accurately predicts "snowfall areas"
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The World of Ski Manufacturing: A Secret Even Skiers Don't Know [Episode 3: We'll Make It No Matter What]
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The World of Ski Manufacturing: A Secret Even Skiers Don't Know [Episode 2: Ski Assembly]
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The World of Ski Manufacturing: A Secret Even Skiers Don't Know About [Episode 1: Undercover Investigation]
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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"
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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
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