Asahidake Ropeway skiing and ski touring in Daisetsuzan, Hokkaido: how the ropeway works, the terrain, when to go and staying safe on Hokkaido's highest peak.
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Aymar Navarro and Leo Slemett visit Hokkaido and stay at Yukiumi house to experience the famous snow of Central Hokkaido.
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Five days ski touring Daisetsuzan National Park from south to north with our Japanese friends: the route, huts, snow and what we learned on the traverse.
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Do you need a guide to ski the Hokkaido backcountry? A local guide explains when you do, when you might not, what a guide actually does, and how to choose one.
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Furano or Niseko for backcountry skiing in Hokkaido? A local guide compares snow, crowds, terrain, access, cost and nightlife, and who should pick which.
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What a backcountry ski guide costs in Hokkaido: private day tours, week-long guided trips with lodge stay, rental and extras, and what drives the price.
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Is Hokkaido backcountry skiing safe? A local guide explains the main risks (avalanches, whiteouts, tree wells, cold), the gear you need and how we manage risk.
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When is the best time to ski Hokkaido? A local guide's month-by-month view of the ski season, December to April, plus Furano vs Kamikawa and the crowds.
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Planning a Japan ski holiday from Australia? A Furano guide on Hokkaido skiing: direct flights from Sydney, costs in A$, school holidays, insurance and gear.
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How to prepare for a backcountry ski tour: the fitness you need, essential gear, avalanche safety basics and what to expect on the day, from local guides.
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Kurodake Ropeway skiing in Sounkyo, Kamikawa: how the ropeway and lift work, the terrain, the best time to go and how to ski Kurodake safely with a local guide.
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An introduction to Yukiumi House in north Daisetsuzan, Hokkaido. Learn about our journey, the hostel, and our explorations.
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Rishiri Island skiing guide: ski mountaineering on Rishiri Fuji (1,721 m), the ferry from Wakkanai, the north ridge route, the best lines and when to go.
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A local guide to backcountry skiing in Furano and Kamifurano, Hokkaido: resort sidecountry, Tokachidake, Furanodake, Asahidake, storm days, safety and gear.
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Early-season ski touring in Daisetsuzan National Park: our trip to Ishimuro mountain hut to draw the first turns of the season high on the Hokkaido volcanoes.
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Trail running Numanodaira in Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaido: from Aizankei Onsen to the alpine ponds below a snowy Asahidake. Film and route notes.
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