the STEEP access ranking TOP 30 from December to April
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This season has seen heavy snowfall since December, with some areas experiencing record snowfall during the peak season. As a result, information on powder spots and fat skiing is constantly being accessed, and the rankings highlight the impact of messages from popular riders
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[Skiing | Powder and Un-groomed Skiing Techniques] Powder skiing how-to video "POWDER RIDE"
Photo/Hiroshi Suganuma Learn deep snow skiing techniques from Takeshi Kodama To ski powder as you wish, you naturally need a different technique for un-groomed snow than you would for groomed slopes...
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Kenji Kono: "From Ski Racer to Young Leader of Nozawa Onsen Village" Part 1
Interviewer: Risa Ohinata Photo: Hiroshi Suganuma INDEX His boyhood days competing with Yudai Ueno in alpine skiing His encounter with ski cross. The beginning of his second skiing life Traveling the world...
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Kenji Kono: "From Ski Racer to Young Leader of Nozawa Onsen Village" Part 2
Interviewer: Risa Ohinata Photo: Hiroshi Suganuma Part 1 is here INDEX Nozawa Onsen's Green Season Businesses Blossom One After Another With a New Partner, Vector Glide View...
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Muika Snow Resort: The true potential of local ski resorts. Long powder runs in its enchanting, pristine areas.
Minamiuonuma City in Niigata Prefecture, along with the neighboring towns of Tsunan and Yuzawa, is known as a heavy snowfall area. Here you'll find many ski resorts familiar to skiers in the Kanto region, such as Ishiuchi Maruyama, Maiko, and Hakkaisan...
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[Updated 4/2] 2022-23 New Model Ski Test Ride Schedule | Scheduled for April & May - Last chance to try out next season's models...
How have next season's skis changed? To truly understand their value, you'll definitely want to try them out on the snow! Spring is in the air on the mountains and the spring season is drawing to a close. Manufacturers are releasing their new '22-23 models...
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Freefloat, the distributor of ICELANTIC skis, currently operates the Jigatake ski resort at the southern end of Hakuba Valley.
Has there ever been a case where a ski brand, or a company that distributes ski brands, operated a ski resort before? Alpen, the manufacturer of Hart skis, still operates one...
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A close-up report on the filming of the Hokkaido ski TV program "LOVE SKI HOKKAIDO" Day 1 "
日本を代表するスキーヤー、井山敬介、佐々木明をメイン出演者に据えた、北海道を舞台にしたテレビ番組が「LOVE SKI HOKKAIDO」だ。 ２人の類まれなるスキー技術とトー...
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Akira Sasaki's new world. What is edgeless skiing?
Akira Sasaki appears in THE NORTH FACE short film. Akira Sasaki, who caused a sensation with "Akira's Project "TWIN PEAKS"", appears in THE NORTH FACE short film. The setting is...
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STEEP & DEEP Tree Run Powder Experience | Another Side of Yuzawa Nakazato, Known as a Family Ski Resort
Do you know the latest Yuzawa Nakazato? Located in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture, Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort is a wide ski resort with 11 courses and 6 lifts. The slopes are relatively...
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How to Choose Fat Skis | How to Choose Length and Center Width? Recommended Models for Beginners:
In recent years, the number of skiers who want to ski and enjoy powder more skillfully has been steadily increasing. In fact, even in pro shops, fat skis designed for powder are performing well. For serious winter preparations...
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[Instagram & Twitter Simultaneous Event] Nationwide Ski Resort Lift Ticket Giveaway Campaign!
STEEP, which started in August of this year, is now entering its first full-fledged snow season thanks to all of you. To express our gratitude, we are holding our first ever giveaway campaign. [Website details...]
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2021 BRAVOSKI No.2 released!
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BRAVOSKI 2020 VOL.2 | Released December 15, 2020
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...
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Ski resorts with natural terrain and exciting freeriding opportunities | Points for playing with terrain
One of the joys of freeriding is skiing on varied terrain. Natural terrain, or what is known as natural terrain, is a favorite playground for freeriding enthusiasts...
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I had the chance to be among the first to experience the new snowcat tour service in Myoko Kogen
. A unique snowcat tour service is starting in Myoko Kogen, known for its heavy snowfall. It will take place at three of Japan's leading large ski resorts, as well as at a smaller but well-known ski resort for deep snow enthusiasts...
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Mini-Report from Test Rides & More 2021-22 New Model Ski Test Ride Schedules for March-April
Don't miss your last chance to try them out! From late February, various manufacturers and shops have been holding test ride events for the upcoming 2021-22 season's new models. March was in full swing, with events happening almost every weekend...
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A close-up report on the filming of the Hokkaido ski TV program "LOVE SKI HOKKAIDO" Day 3:
"LOVE SKI HOKKAIDO" features top skiers from Hokkaido skiing all over the region. On the final day of filming, they headed to Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, where powder snow was expected due to the previous day's snowfall. The flow of cold air...
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Learn from the pros: "This will make a huge difference! Waxing" | Let's talk about skiing...
INDEX "Waxing" to bring out more of your ski's gliding performance. The keyword is Liquid wax. Highly recommended! However, there are also traditional methods using solid wax...
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A close-up report on the filming of the Hokkaido ski TV program "LOVE SKI HOKKAIDO" Day 2:
The second day of filming for LOVE SKI HOKKAIDO, where Hokkaido's top skiers ski all over Hokkaido. To fully enjoy Sapporo, the two stayed at the "GARDENSCABIN" hotel in the city. This hotel was built in 2019...
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Due to popular demand, we're offering a second round of reader giveaways! A Tsugaike Kogen original G-SHOCK giveaway!
HAKUBAVALLEY Tsugaike Kogen x G-SHOCK original model. HAKUBAVALLEY Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort is celebrating its 60th anniversary. To commemorate this 60th anniversary, Tsugaike Kogen...
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'21-22 Models Revealed! "SNOW SPORTS Joint Exhibition" (2/16-2/17) Report on Next Season's New Models and Hot Topics! [Gear Edition]
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Learning from the Pros: "How to Handling Edges to Improve Your Skiing" | Let's Talk About Skiing as a Vessel _Topic 3
Instructor: Tomoyuki Tabata (bottomline) Composition: STEEP Editorial Department INDEX Relationship between Edges and Base - Ease of Turning the Skis - Base Edge Beveling Changes Ski Handling Wax...
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Ski and snowboard information media...
List of Backcountry Guide Clubs Nationwide | Ski & Snowboard Information Media | STEEP This page
introduces backcountry guide clubs across Japan, run by professional guides holding international mountain guide or JMGA (Japan Mountain Guide Association) certifications. Unlike managed ski resorts, backcountry...
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Rusutsu Resort | A perfect mountain resort with vast, endless slopes and a variety of conditions...
INDEX The number of courses and total skiable distance are No. 1 in Hokkaido! Three mountains, each with its own unique character, where you can do everything you want: West Mt. | East Mt. | Mt. Isola...
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Ayana Onozuka takes on Kawaba Ski Resort, a popular destination for tree runs and first tracks, offering a wealth of skiing techniques
. Located two hours north of Tokyo on the Kan-Etsu Expressway, Kawaba is the closest ski resort to the Numata Interchange. With a base elevation of 1250m and a summit of 1870m, it boasts one of the highest elevations among ski resorts in the Kanto region, offering exceptionally smooth skiing...
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Candide Thovex has finally launched his own brand, "CANDIDE"!
In the winter of 2020-2021, Candide Thovex, one of the world's most famous skiers, finally launched his own brand, "CANDIDE." The brand will feature outerwear, apparel...
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[Watch the video] Riders and manufacturer representatives tell us about the 2021-2022 must-have models at the new model test ride event
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powder riding to your heart's content! Ski resort with dedicated ungroomed areas
Location: Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU Because it's a dedicated area, you can fully immerse yourself in powder. Against the backdrop of the recent powder-oriented movement, there are dedicated ungroomed areas where you can easily enjoy powder...
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Spring is the perfect season for backcountry skiing and snowboarding! Why? We asked a professional guide.
By April, the mountains are definitely in spring mode. It's often said that "spring is a great season to enjoy backcountry skiing and snowboarding." After the peak of winter's powder season comes spring...