Seeking (and Finding) Adventure in Japan’s Newest National Park Forget skiing powder snow. Instead, we set out to explore Hokkaido, Japan’s newest — and biggest — national park, designated just this year. Sponsored Post October 22, 2024
Powerhouse Group of Boarders Star in ‘Hillside Project Series,’ Hokkaido ‘Controlling speeds with rhythmical carving turns’ — in other words, not braking — was one rider’s approach to this crazy Hokkaido terrain. Written by Mary Murphy January 02, 2024
Splitboarders Send It on ‘Big Day Mountain’ in Japan In the midst of some epic Japanese pow, all these Mountain Hardwear riders are able to say is: ‘It’s the best.’ Written by Mary Murphy December 28, 2023
How to Chase Oyuki: A Skier and Snowboarder’s Guide to Niseko, Japan Every winter, people from all over flock to the northern island of Hokkaido, Japan, drawn by the promise of infamous pow. Here’s our full guide… Written by Drew Zieff December 12, 2023
Van Life and Skiing in Japan When the Mercury Plummets YouTuber Ryan Butterfield endured a record-breaking Japanese storm in his van. Then he and his buds went skiing. Enough said. Written by Andrew Marshall March 20, 2023
Watch This Japanese Ski Guide Fall Back in Love With His Home Mountain Patagonia’s freshly dropped Japanese ski vid is all about appreciating what’s been right in front of you all along. Written by Andrew Marshall February 28, 2023
Pro Skier Kyle Smaine Killed in Avalanche The former world champion skier and one other person died in an avalanche in Japan on Sunday. A photographer on scene called it his “absolute… Written by Andrew McLemore January 30, 2023
In ‘A New Beginning,’ The Lost Boys Go to Japan on a Mission to Shred Follow The Lost Boys as they venture across the ocean to get shreddy in Japan — and catch a perfect winter along the way. Written by Will Brendza December 21, 2022
‘Sakai City’: An Inspiration for Japan’s Emerging Gravel Scene A new generation of Japanese cyclists discovers the joy of gravel riding in the culturally rich port of Sakai City. Written by Andrew McLemore November 07, 2022
