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Snow and Ice
ActivitiesSnow and Ice
Japan is no longer a hidden gem for snow lovers and powder junkies around the world. Japan is one of the most mountainous countries in the world with hundreds of ski resorts around the country attracting millions of winter sports enthusiasts each winter and spring. From family-friendly resorts to serious backcountry skiing and snowboarding, the famous deep powder that covers Japan’s mountains provides a stunning backdrop for winter fun.
Backcountry Snowboarding
Blind Men, Elephants and the Bald Faced Cat
Skiing in Canada may conjure images of popular resorts such as Whistler or those in the Canadian Rockies, or perhaps heli-skiing ...
Skiing
Southern Passage: Skiing the Antartic Peninsula
With only a short four-day window to complete our mission to climb and ski the highest mountain on the Antarctic Peninsula, we kn...
Snowshoeing
Winter Adventures at Takamine Highland
The Many-colored Splendor of Takamine Fall comes quickly in the Takamine Highlands, spread out across the foot of Mt. Asam...
Gear
Gear Guide – Cool Stuff for Winter
NEW RELEASE
Teton Gravity Research presents LOST AND FOUND The new DVD from Teton tells the story of the 2007 season as seen thro...
Japan Snow Guide
Japan Snow Guide: At a Glance
Most travelers visit Japan in spring and fall for the mild temperatures and vibrant colors, so the white season is often overlook...
Snowboarding
Women With Attitude – If He Can Do It, I C...
“Misunderstood and underestimated, women’s snowboarding is not what you might think. Behind the pretty faces and matching outerwe...
Snowboarding
In Search of Powder – A Backcountry Guide
Although the Japanese snowsport scene has yet to really hit the big-time, there’s a large—and growing—number of people outside Ja...
Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen – Shinshu’s Shangri-La
A unique blend of traditional hot spring village atmosphere and modern ski facilities make Nozawa Onsen the quintessential Japane...