Backcountry · 11. February 2018
Skiing powder down to a remote fishing town on the west coast of Hokkaido.
Freeride · 04. February 2018
I was invited to join a day out with Otoe Cat in Central Hokkaido. This is my experience.
Freeride · 16. January 2018
For ten day at the end of each year, a group of friends come together to ski some of the best powder in the world.
Backcountry · 04. January 2018
For backcountry skier visitors to Niseko, skiing from the volcano's rim is one descent you will never forget.
Backcountry · 26. December 2017
For a backcountry skier, a descent of Hokkaido's iconic Mt Yotei is one of the best you'll make.
Snow · 15. December 2017
Early season snow depths around the northern Japan island of Hokkaido. Our backyard is Tokachidake, which is right in the heart of one of the deep red zones.
Backcountry · 27. November 2017
The early pioneers of Tokachidake at the southern end of the Daisetsuzan National Park. How the search for hot springs created a Hokkaido backcountry skiing hot spot.
Freeride · 23. November 2017
Freeriding on Hokkaido's highest volcano. Backcountry on the front side.
Equipment · 06. November 2017
We look at what is the best all-round ski width for deep powder skiing in Japan. What works on the up, and the down.