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"Go To Ski" Let's go skiing!
Topics on powder, backcountry, and freeride
Many things will change, but one thing that won't change is the exciting time before the season begins.
This year, you want to experience backcountry skiing, see how much powder you can ski, and place well in competitions.
What gear should you get to match those goals? Which ski resort should you go to?
While we wait for the snow to fall, let's get ahead and start planning for winter.
In this first BRAVOSKI of the season, we've put together a variety of topics for powder, backcountry, and freeride to help you get started.
"POWDER"
Photo Gallery <DEEP>
Skiing in powder snow is one of the most magical times for skiers. Just looking at a pristine, untouched slope is exhilarating. To help you have that same experience again this winter, we've compiled some powder-related topics
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"The skis you want to ride in deep powder."
This catalog features skis with a waist width of over 120mm that are available in Japan. With La Niña occurring this winter, this is a must-have for special occasions
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"GEAR NEWS POWDER" The latest model news related to powder
"IMPRESSION POWDER"
Seven skiers who have been using the latest gear give their impressions, mainly about the conditions in powder
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"HOJI IN JAPAN"
Eric Jorrefson was in Japan for just four days. Taiyo Nakanishi, who idolizes Hoji, writes about his memories of Niseko
・Others: "Column La Niña is coming"
"BACKCOUNTRY"
PhotoGallery 〈Natural Mystic〉
Unlike managed ski resorts, skiers have complete freedom in deciding where and how to ski. The thrill of climbing and skiing on your own two feet is an unforgettable experience once you've experienced it. This season, when people are more urged than usual to avoid crowded ski resorts, may be the perfect time to head to the backcountry. Here we've gathered some topics related to the backcountry
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"If I had 100,000 yen for BC gear, I'd buy this."
If a potential user were to start BC, what kind of advice would shop staff and guides give them about gear? What kind of gear would they choose within a budget of 100,000 yen? Let's take a look at various cases
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"GEAR NEWS BACKCOUNTRY"
There are many types of gear used in backcountry skiing. We will introduce some of the most important elements
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"IMPRESSION BACKCOUNTRY"
Impressions from a skier who mainly skis in the BC area. Please use this as a reference for not only skiing but also walking and climbing
・Other articles include "Column: Experience the backcountry this winter"
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"FREE RIDE"
"Sasaki Yu and Onozuka Ayana look back on their participation in the 2020 FWT"
These two competed in the FREERIDE WORLD TOUR (FWT), the world freeride skiing competition. Sasaki was offered a
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"SideShow: Deepening Film Production"
Daisuke Kurata, who started filming again in the 2019 season, has released his second work, SideShow. In this day and age where videos can be easily distributed via social media, he talks about the great significance of completing a work. We will explore the reasons for this and the work itself
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"BUMPS Mountaineering Club"
BUMPS is a pro shop that is essential when talking about Japan's freeski scene. While it has produced many famous team riders, a crew has emerged that builds on that tradition, dedicated to skiing in the mountains. Ishikawa Hirofumi, Nagahama Yosuke, and Okada Hidemitsu are three freestylers who float on the border between freestyle and freeride. We explore the background and current status of these freestylers who call themselves the "BUMPS Mountaineering Club."
Also, "Gear used by Sasaki Yu and Onozuka Ayana," "JAPAN FREERIDE OPEN 2020," "GEAR NEWS FREERIDE," "IMPRESSION FREERIDE," and "GEAR NEWS PARK"
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"Hokkaido Powder Belt"
This is the general term for areas where you can enjoy powder snow. The area is vast, and you're sure to find good conditions somewhere during the high season. This area can be roughly divided into three parts: Tomamu, where you can enjoy snow resorts; the urban ski area centered around Asahikawa; and the backcountry around Furano and Mount Tokachi in between. Here we'll introduce how we enjoyed Tomamu and Asahikawa
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"Featuring the MOVIES"
The season for new films has arrived again this year. Here we have picked out some particularly recommended freeskiing films. All of them are set in Japan. Watch as the world's pros ski on the mountains and slopes you regularly visit
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"Now is the time to look back at the fierce mogul scenes of 2020 - super condensed edition"
Although some time has passed, we've put together a condensed replay of the events in the mogul world from the 2020 season, which was filled with great news, especially for Japanese mogul fans
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"The Freestyle Skier Yoshiyuki Ohno"
A familiar skier to those who have been reading our magazine since the 1990s makes his first appearance in a long time. We spoke to Yoshiyuki Ohno, who has produced world-class skiers such as Daichi Hara and Anri Kawamura from the team he presides over, about his journey as a mogul instructor and as a skier himself
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"Special supplement: Powder slope guide"
We've carefully selected 20 ski resorts across Japan, from Hokkaido to Gifu Prefecture, where you can enjoy powder snow. Some ski resorts also include elevation maps of popular runs and information on skiing spots. With this in hand, you can think about which ski resort to aim for this winter
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"Special Supplement SMITH BRAND BOOK"
■OTHERS
FRONT LINE "Core skiers should ski with proper etiquette"
FRONT LINE "New snow web media 'steep.jp' launched
" BS CHOICE "North Drinkware" "POWDER8"
Jeep®UNMAP YOUR LIFE
Column "Akira's Project" now
Enjoy Shiga Kogen with a hotel stay
Looking back at the 2020 X Games
Powder Daydream in the Chugoku Mountains Japan's
indoor slopes - 60 years of history
Peak Performance
THE NORTH FACE
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BCA
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Cover Design: Masayuki Shinozawa
Cover Photo: Hiroya Nakata
Skier: Tadahiro Yamaki
Location: Hokkaido, BC, JPN