New Year's Eve Special 2024 | What articles have received a big response on SNS over the past year? Check out the articles you'll want to read again!

Annual New Year’s Eve event “Slope Fireworks” @ Naeba Ski Resort

Looking back at STEEP in 2024, we will introduce articles that have received a great response on SNS over the past year!
Don't miss this opportunity to check out the articles you missed!

Even though I live in Whistler, North America, why do I go to a local ski resort in Japan every year during peak season? I asked the person himself.

Skier: Shane Szocs Photo: Jun Yanagisawa

Japan's powder is of the highest quality, and there are countless inbound skiers and snowboarders who come to Japan from all over the world to experience it. However, even though his home mountain is Whistler, Canada, one of the world's best resorts, and he can ski on powder as much as he wants, he comes all the way to Japan every year during the dead of winter, when the snow is at its best. Why? 

Shane Zack appears. As a member of the Canadian Air Force, which was all the rage in the early days of twin tip skiing, he was a leader in the world of freeride. The article in which Shane introduced Tohoku, which he frequents and is fascinated by its powder and hot spring atmosphere, received the most access in 2024. The name of the ski resort that Shane fell in love with is still a secret, but it's a small ski resort in Tohoku with a hot spring nearby, and they call it ``Kamoshika Onsen.''

On December 31st, New Year's Eve, the STEEP editorial department received a year-end greetings email from Shane. It read, ``This January, I'm going to go skating at my favorite Kamoshika Onsen!'' In this year of heavy snowfall due to La Niña, you may want to read this article and consider a powder trip to Tohoku!

https://steep.jp/interview/89656/

Decorate your skis and snowboards with style. Every day I live my life admiring my beloved machine.

Do you leave your favorite skis or snowboards in a storage room during the off-season, or do you carelessly lean them up by your front door? If that's the case, it's such a waste. Because with this one item, you can create a happy interior where you can always look at your favorite skis or snowboards.
Let us introduce you to some special items that you are sure to want.
https://steep.jp/gear/94746/

New ski “DEPART 1.0” departing from Salomon

Salomon has released a new freestyle ski for the 25th season. It is "DEPART1.0". Looking back, Salomon hasn't released a new ski in the freestyle category in the last 10 years, or even longer. We take a closer look at the background behind its development, its unique shape and ride quality.
https://steep.jp/gear/98124/

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Released on May 25th First issue of "SKI BOOK" - Gathering of skilled skiers - "SKI BOOK" is a new magazine published by "STEEP" for the 2025 season. The theme is "Genreless". Alpine, basics, freeride, backcountry... I loved skiing...

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2024-2025 ski resort lift "time ticket" information | Let's ski efficiently this season! [Updated 10/15] "Time tickets" have recently appeared with the introduction of IC tickets. If used properly, it seems to be a very efficient way to enjoy skiing to the fullest. This is interesting! So '24...

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No to mass production and mass consumption of major brands! Up-and-coming Swiss ski brand ``Simply.'' has arrived. `` Simply.'' is a ski brand that will start rolling out in Europe in 2023. Handmade using 100% renewable energy at our factory in the Swiss mountain resort of Varbier...

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Learn from professionals. How to care and store skis and snowboards during the off-season How do you usually store your skis and snowboards during the off-season? There's still time to make your favorite board last longer and skate well again in the 2024-25 season...
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