Backcountry Skiing

Outdoor Japan's Annual Japan Snow Guide features some of the top ski resorts around Japan, from Hokkaido down to Gifu. Enjoy ...

“Please don’t put up English signs!” the young American couple pleaded with me. We were enjoying some drinks after a backcoun...

I have to admit, I’m not entirely crazy about the, “He died doing what he loved,” narrative. If I was out in my kayak and a w...

As winter enters into its deepest months of January, a natural phenomenon takes place on the slopes of Mt. Zao. Massive white...

Interview with Tomoki Fuse With Bill Ross Photos Courtesy of Kammui Tokyo native Tomoki Fuse left one of the world’s l...

It’s a perfect Friday in early February. The sky is blue and there’s not much wind. While it’s a normal workday for most, the...

The past several years have been challenging for everyone. For travelers it’s been frustrating, especially so for those accus...

It’s the start of the season. You can’t wait for enough snow to either cover up the rocks (if you’re in alpine areas) or bend...