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Backcountry Snowboarding
The Gods’ Playland
Kamui Minara is a backcountry playland high above the valley where raw adventure meets mellow relaxation. A long, long time ag...
People
Earth, Wind & Fire
A quest to master the shakuhachi, lead a life of self sufficiency, and a love for wood stoves leads one American to the woods of ...
Japan Snow Guide
Soul Searching on the Northern Island
"Skiing Japan," enter, click..."Backcountry ski Japan," enter, click..."Hokkaido powder," enter, click... I was confined to my of...
Features
Lost to the Avalanche
I received the call early in the morning on New Year’s Eve. I was in shock but could hear the voice on the other end saying the w...
Travel
New Places to Stay in Hakuba
If you can tell how the economy is doing by the number of new businesses popping up, Hakuba must be doing OK. Here are three of p...
Travel
A Clean Start at Dogo Onsen
Another 12 months have passed with the New Year just around the corner. This time of year resolutions are made and, in my case at...
Japan Snow Guide
Sno-Limo Brings Mountain Fun to Everyone
While you’re putting on your gloves and getting ready to jump on the chairlift this season, don’t be alarmed if you see someone ...
Japan Snow Guide
2007 Winter Gear Spotlight
Check out our favorite picks for the upcoming snow season. (mattress)CASCADE DESIGNSTherm-A-Rest PROLITE 4 ¥17,325 (Regular si...