Oct 15, 2015 | Shopping, Winter Sports
This is a guest post by Dr Ned Buckley from Boot Solutions Japan The correct boot size is one of the most crucial things to get right! While shape and flex are important factors when choosing the correct ski boot, for this article we will focus on size considerations....
Apr 6, 2014 | News, Winter Sports
Photos and article courtesy of Ross Cole-Hunter. It sounded like a crazy plan when it was first explained – wake at 4AM, meet at 4:30AM, hike up to the summit of Mount Yotei and then document what is thought to be the first attempt at paragliding into the crater of...
Feb 19, 2014 | Winter Sports
Many powder hounds have heard the tales of Rusutsu, usually told by frothing Niseko veterans. The tales of steep and deep powder, and other worldly tree runs all help to give this resort the cult status that it deserves. The other thing that Rusutsu has going for it...
Feb 12, 2014 | News, Winter Sports
Plenty of people in Niseko have no problems letting a giant mechanical pulley do battle with gravity and cart their rotund posterior up mountains. But, those who know, know that to get the best snow, a little effort and perspiration is required. Rewards are directly...
