Cover Design: Masayuki Shinozawa
Cover Photo: Oskar Enander
Skier: Lovisa Rosengren
Location: Mt. Baker, WA, USA
"WEEKEND SKIING"
Keep skiing this winter too
The 2021 season begins with loud calls for a new style of skiing
The surrounding environment is harsh, but for those who spend the whole year dedicated to winter, it feels like a normal winter has arrived. What
's a little different this year than usual is that in addition to thinking about where it will snow, which parks are in good condition, and which mountains to ski, we are also thinking about infection control measures.
For the past few months, I have been spending my weekdays with the excitement of the weekend tucked in my heart
With the noble purpose of avoiding crowds in mind, why not combine the weekend with the Friday and Monday before and after to enjoy the snowy mountains to the fullest?
"This is the HAKUBA"
The Freeride World Tour (FWT) was held over four seasons.
This season, the impact of COVID-19 increased the barriers for foreign athletes to come to Japan, and unfortunately, it was decided to cancel the event.
However, for the past four years, FWT and FWQ have led to famous athletes from all over the world and photographers who follow their activities flocking to Hakuba every January.
This article introduces the charm of Hakuba from a foreigner's perspective, captured by these athletes who have traveled across snowy mountains around the world, along with their photographs.
At the end of the article, Sasaki Yu writes, "Now, in my third year of participating in the FWT."
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WEEKEND SKIING INTRO
Before we get into the feature articles on places to ski, let's review the news from around the country this season
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Arai, another world
Lotte Arai is a place perfect for a special weekend experience, with its unique accommodations, restaurants, and slopes. We
will be sharing the details with North American and European movie stars Mike Douglas and Seiji Catabrika-Arosa, who visited Japan last season.
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Freeride and freestyle fun at Marunuma Kogen
Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort, located at an altitude of 2000m, has a long course of about 4km full of natural terrain, as well as a well-equipped snow park and an artificial terrain park. Hoshino Kouga and Murayama Shota enjoy the long course, which changes every time they ski
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A place that skiers will love
If you're planning an overnight ski trip this season, what kind of accommodation would you like to stay at?
If you want to "enjoy your skiing",
staying at an accommodation run by skiing specialists who know the mountain inside and out is definitely a good idea.
Here we introduce some "interesting accommodations" run by riders and guides!
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Hakuba Cortina, the mecca of powder snow
Hakuba Valley is home to 10 ski resorts scattered within a 30km radius from north to south, and Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort is the northernmost of them. It boasts an overwhelming amount of snowfall, excellent quality snow, and most of the ski resort is open for skiing, making it the perfect environment for freeskiing. We explored its secrets from various angles
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A guide to ski resorts across Japan where you can enjoy tree runs
Introducing ski resorts across Japan where you can enjoy tree runs in pristine terrain while being mindful of safety
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List of linked ski resorts
When neighboring ski resorts can be accessed with a common lift ticket, the number of slopes available more than doubles, the number of routines increases exponentially, and the fun of skiing multiplies. Two is definitely better than one. There are many such ski resorts around the country, so we've compiled a list here
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Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu -
Where Gen Sasaki continues to ski
Niseko Grand Hirafu is Japan's leading mountain snow resort. Its depth is due to the wide variety of customers it attracts. Gen Sasaki was born and raised here, represented Japan in slopestyle, and is now active in the freeride scene. Renowned as a versatile skier, he is renowned for his technique, which is suitable for any style of skiing. A true Niseko skier, we will explore the allure of the mountain from this perspective
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The wind is blowing to Beijing. What's going to happen in the 2021 MOGUL competition scene?
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to predict the future. However, one thing is certain in the world of mogul skiing competitions: the wind is starting to blow toward Beijing. Things are
already off to a good start, with Yukimasa Horishima taking second place in the opening round and Anri Kawamura taking second place in the second round.
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Backcountry and how to ski on the slopes
Even if you've skied on a slope before, the conditions in the backcountry are never the same on any one day. When you're
faced with a slope about to start skiing, what do you think about? How do you visualize the line, the arc of the turn, safety awareness, etc.?
Based on the opinions of various riders and guides who continue to ski in the backcountry,
we will consider practical ways to ski in the backcountry.
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GEAR TOPICS
Face masks and balaclavas are must-have items this winter. You could even call it the "new ski style."
With winter fast approaching, we've compiled a list of accessories that people are eager to buy. Be fully prepared for the season!
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Scott Schmidt X STEEP SERIES
More than 25 years ago, our magazine had the opportunity to interview Scott Schmidt for three consecutive seasons.
What surprised us there was not only his hardcore riding but also his functional clothing, which was unlike anything we had ever seen before.
Do you know Scott Schmidt, the originator of extreme skiing?
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The man from Hokkaido who created the eco-friendly bamboo pole
Ski poles were originally made from bamboo. So why not make them yourself?
A skier with this idea, after much trial and error, finally managed to commercialize them. Kei
Sato, a photographer from Hokkaido, met the man behind the poles while taking photos, and here is his report.
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"Special supplement: Profitable ski slope guide '21"
This is a great value guidebook that includes a ski resort guide and discount coupons
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■OTHERS
Photo Gallery "THE START"
FRONT LINE
BS CHOICE "Stylish items you'll want to use in your skier's car"
BS CHOICE "The great relationship between SMITH helmets and goggles"
AVALANCH FORCASTER
ENJOY THE RIDE! Kawaba Ski Resort
Ski down every corner of the wide slopes White World Oze Iwakura
Hoshino Resort Tomamu A plan for the whole family
to enjoy grooming and powder in one day Rusutsu Resort
Ski food that skiers will be interested in 1
Sky slope Tengendai
Plateau All the elements of freeskiing packed into one place Snow Wave Park Shiratori Plateau And
the power of Mada powder, felt with your whole body on one day
Hoshino Resort Alts Bandai & Nekoma Ski
Case 450 lift tickets in total
Jeep® UNMAP YOUR LIFE
NEW INFO
Skill Up Information
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