Backcountry Tours

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...

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...

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...

Japan gets a lot of snow, but few places get snow as light and dry as Hachimantai’s "Aspirin Powder." It’s all thanks to the uniq...

The Indy Pass arrives in Japan to bring avid riders to local resorts that punch above their weight class and offer varied terrain.

Check out the latest news and winter events held at ski resorts all over Japan in 2022!

Professional snowboarder and environmentalist Goro Komatsu fights climate change with Protect our Winters Japan.

If you were in Niseko, Hokkaido this winter, you may have seen a quirky cabin on wheels touring around the neighborhood. This mic...