28. August 2022
Just who can come into Japan at the moment and what are the requirements? We look at who is eligible and what the outlook is like for winter 22/23.
Backcountry · 01. March 2018
Skiing the live volcano of Mt Tokachi at the southern end of the Daisetsuzan National Park can be one of the best ski days you have in Hokkaido.
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.
Backcountry · 23. January 2018
A day's backcountry skiing on Furanodake in the Tokachidake area of Daisetsuzan National Park
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.