Cover Design: Masayuki Shinozawa
Cover Photo: Readers
The skiing style featured in FREESKIING is aimed at people who "love skiing." In autumn, people get excited at the prospect of snow, and in winter, they can't relax until they're on a snowy mountain. Even in summer, people go to water jumps, bug jumps, and indoor ski resorts, and it's not uncommon for people to end up skiing all year round
Why do freeskiing enthusiasts love skiing so much? What is the appeal of skiing? I think each person has their own reasons
We have put that "why" into words this time. We hope that by reading the voices of people who love skiing, you will be even more excited for the upcoming season
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PHOTO GALLERY｜SECRET
This gallery is made up of photos taken by Japanese photographers from all over Japan. The photos are mainly from locations far away from Japan, and they will make you want to ski in places like this
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WHY DO YOU SKI? | Reader survey project
Why do we love skiing so much? We conducted a reader survey focusing on the appeal and fun of skiing. The answers were all-encompassing. We received a wide variety of opinions about skiing
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Why do we love skiing?
[The father generation continues to stand on the snow]
[Active Girls in the Chukyo Area]
[College student who spends every winter in Echigo Yuzawa, skiing]
We held a roundtable discussion with our readers, skiers in the Shinetsu, Chukyo and Kanto areas, for whom skiing is a part of their lifestyle. What motivates each of them to ski? We have recorded their authentic opinions
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LOCAL SKIERS | Passionate skiers from all over the country
We've picked out some of the most notable young skiers from around Japan. Some are broadcasting videos and have a global impact, while others are honing their skills and are expected to do well in competitions. These six skiers are definitely not to be missed
[Niseko] Yuta Negishi, Tatsuya Yamagishi
[Okumino] Yuri Kiriyama, Touma Matsuura
[Yuzawa] Koga Hoshino, Masahiro Murayama
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Sideshow × Satoshi Saijo
Sideshow is a movie production company consisting of videographer Daisuke Kurata and Takuya Ishida, who is active mainly in the Shinetsu area. We are publishing photos by photographer Satoshi Saijo, who accompanied them on the shoot of this season's new collection, "THE OTHER Side."
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How to switch
A coach from Kandatsu Free School thoroughly explains switch skating from the very beginning, which may seem simple but is actually quite difficult. Even those who struggle to improve or have struggled to master it will understand everything about switch skating by watching this
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GEAR NOTE
A collection of gear-related columns for FREESKIING readers. Includes all sorts of interesting topics, such as binding choices and the popular edgeless skis
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Parkski Impression
This article features impressions of the boards, boots, and bindings setups from six riders. They also provide detailed explanations of the gear they actually use, including recommended scenarios for use and the riding experience
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GEN Factory
The reason why Kosuke Kusakari's model Future was born
The Japanese boot brand Gen Factory is finally releasing Kosuke Kusakari's signature "FUTURE" boots. What did he want to create? Why are these boots needed now? We spoke to him in his own words
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BEST PARK SELECTION
We introduce 17 snow parks across Japan recommended by our editorial team. We also feature this season's item layouts and the latest information
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Choose a snow park based on eight criteria
Even though it is called a snow park,
Nowadays, there are a variety of items available to suit different tastes, and snow parks have a wide range of features
We will introduce parks by category and genre so that you can choose one that suits your purpose and level
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■OTHER CONTENT
・JAPAN Jr FREESKI OPEN 10th anniversary
・WAPAN, a freeski brand born in Japan and manufactured in North America
・Freestyle ski fanatic Yuhei Yamada's top 18 videos of the season
・Learn basic tricks with the trick guide "Jib" and "Gra-Trick"
・Freeskiing Glossary