"STEEP" will follow in 2024 with the publication of a magazine.
Starting with this second issue, "STEEP" will take the lead, and "SKI BOOK" will be the subtitle. Have you noticed? By aligning the names of the magazine and the website, we are expressing our determination to deepen the affinity between them.
While the website has many articles dealing with freeriding and freeskiing, the "STEEP" magazine is composed of content that updates skiing, including basic skiing and alpine skiing.
This issue, our second, is themed around "gear," a path that all skiers take.
We created the new ski impressions section in particular by trial and error, relying on the intuition of many skiers, both professional and amateur. We'd like to thank everyone who cooperated on the snow.
However, with limited space in the magazine, it's very difficult to include everyone we asked. But don't worry, we've prepared a web platform for you.
For skiers, May marks the end of the season as the snow disappears, but it also marks the start of the next season.
During this time, STEEP, moving back and forth between digital and analog, will continue to inspire passionate skiers who want to keep skiing for the rest of their lives.
Content introduction
Photo of the 24-25 Season
The ski gear I'm most interested in right now
Skier Watching: A collection of everyone's ski wear style snaps
Where does the cool person you see at ski resorts and mountains get their clothing? What size is it? What are they particular about? Do they balance appearance with functionality? We'll reveal the outfits of 75 people, including 51 riders and guides, as well as 24 stylish people seen at ski resorts in Japan and abroad
Ski Impressions: 106 people tried out skis for the 2025-2026 season
Ski specs are an important factor in imagining what kind of skis a ski is, but to make a definitive decision, experience and knowledge are essential. The opinions of people who actually ride that model can be helpful in such situations. This is a comprehensive collection of impressions that includes not only sponsored riders and guides, but also ordinary skiers who participated in test rides at five locations across the country. We hope you will find it very useful
Ski Boots Impressions: 5 New Boots That Have Been Released in Recent Years
These boots are made with a completely new mold that has never existed before. Whether it's alpine skiing or freeride, one thing they have in common is that there are many things you can't really know until you actually put your feet in and try skiing. Whereas with skis we took into account the opinions of many people, with boots we narrowed down the conditions as much as possible to give impressions. We decided that by having one skier compare each boot, we would be able to get a clear sense of their characteristics. The person who volunteered to be our subject was Saiki Shinji, principal of the school at Maiko Snow Resort. He was an alpine skier and demonstrator during his student days, and he also competes in freeride competitions while teaching techniques at the school, making him the perfect person to be our subject
MADE BY HAND "We make original gear because it doesn't exist"
While high-performance gear equipped with the latest technology is on the rise, "craft gear," which is made in small batches but is packed with the passion of its makers, is gaining attention. Skis, gloves, backpacks, beanies...
The genres are diverse, and from the selection of materials to the sewing and finishing, they are characterized by their ingenuity in adapting to the local climate and the Japanese climate. Some of these products are fully custom-made, carefully crafted in consultation with each individual user, giving them a warmth and special feeling that cannot be found in mass-produced products.
In this article, we introduce five craft gear brands that adhere to this "emotional manufacturing" philosophy, and ask their makers to tell us their stories.
Column
・Learn ski plates
This is all you need to know! Three things to know about ski plates
Ski plates are casually placed between the bindings and skis. Here we will learn about their history and effects.
・Gear share rate in the All Japan Ski Technical Championships
In the technical selection, gear plays a major role in determining results, as does skill. We've compiled a list of the brands used by the 45 finalists in each category, separated by gender
・What ski boot numbers tell us
Basic facts about ski boots that you may not know:
Ski boots have numbers like "130" or "100" printed on them along with the model name. What does this mean?
・Will your choice change the future? Which side are you on?
Shop staff discuss the latest in gear selection.
Will the much talked about BOA revolutionize boots? Are the trending bib pants just a fad? Professional staff with real-world experience discuss.
・Gear share rate on the FREERIDE WORLD TOUR
Check out the gear share rates of the 34 FWT competitors who travel around the world and compete for rankings based on total points