Cover Design: Masayuki Shinozawa
Cover Photo: Oskar Enander
Skier: Lovisa Rosengren
Location: Mt. Baker, WA, USA
"WEEKEND SKIING"
Let's keep skiing this winter too
The 2021 season begins with loud calls for a new style of skiing
Although the surrounding environment is harsh, for a species that spends the whole year preparing for winter, it feels like winter has arrived as usual.
The only difference from previous years is that, in addition to thinking about where it will snow, which parks are in good condition, and which mountain to ski on, infection control measures have to be added to the process.
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), which ran for four seasons
, has unfortunately been canceled this season due to the increased difficulty of foreign athletes traveling to Japan because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, thanks to the FWT and FWQ, every January for the past four years, renowned athletes from all over the world and photographers who followed their activities have flocked to Hakuba. This
article introduces the charm of Hakuba from a foreigner's perspective, captured by these athletes who have traveled the world's snow-covered mountains, along with their photographic works
At the end of the article, we will feature an essay by Yu Sasaki titled "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 that truly stands out from the rest, with its slopes, accommodations, restaurants, and every aspect of your stay setting it apart, making it the perfect destination for a special weekend experience. We
'll bring you a glimpse of it with North American and European movie stars Mike Douglas and Sage Catabricaarosa, 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 skiing trip this season, what kind of accommodation would you want to stay at?
If you want to make the most of your skiing experience, staying at a lodge run by skiing specialists who know the mountain inside and out
is definitely a good idea.
So, here's a great selection of lodges run by riders and guides that you might want to check out!
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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:
The place 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 makes it difficult to predict what the future holds. However, one thing is certain in the world of mogul skiing competitions: the winds are starting to blow in favor of Beijing. The competition has
already gotten off to a good start, with Yukima Horishima taking second place in the opening race and Anri Kawamura coming in second in the second race.
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Backcountry and how to ski on the slopes
Even on slopes you've skied before, no two days are ever the same in the backcountry.
What should you think about when you're faced with a slope you're about to ski down? Visualizing your line, the radius of your turns, your awareness of safety, and so on...
Based on the voices of various riders and guides who continue to ski in the backcountry,
we'll explore 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 call it the "new style of skiing."
With winter just around the corner, the desire to buy accessories increases, so we've gathered them all together for you. Let's be fully prepared for the season!
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Scott Schmidt X STEEP SERIES
Over 25 years ago, our magazine had the opportunity to cover Scott Schmidt for three consecutive seasons.
What surprised us was not only his hardcore riding style, but also the incredibly functional clothing he wore.
Do you know Scott Schmidt, the pioneer of extreme skiing?
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The man from Hokkaido who created the eco-friendly bamboo pole
Originally, ski poles were made from bamboo. So,
one skier thought, "Why not make them myself?" After much trial and error, he finally succeeded in commercializing his product.
Hokkaido photographer Kei Sato, who met this man through his photography, reports on his story.
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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 a skier's car"
BS CHOICE "The good relationship between SMITH helmets and goggles"
AVALANCH FORCASTER
ENJOY THE RIDE! Kawaba Ski Resort
Skiing to every corner of the wide slopes White World Oze Iwakura
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu A plan for the whole family
to enjoy Enjoying grooming and powder in one day Rusutsu Resort
Skier's favorite slope food 1
Tengendai Plateau, a slope in the sky Snow
Wave Park, where all the elements of free skiing are packed into one Shiratori Plateau
The true power of Madapow that I felt with my whole body on a certain day Hoshino
Resorts Alts Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort
A total of 450 lift tickets will be given away
Jeep® UNMAP YOUR LIFE
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Skill Up Information
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