Best Ski Camps for Adults—Take Your Skiing to The Next Level Feel that itch for ski improvement? I get it—one of the things I love about skiing is the relentless pursuit of the perfect turn, the desire to overcome your fears, conquer your limitations, and take your skiing to that next level. Enter SnowBrain’s list of the best ski camps for adults. If you are after an immersive coaching experience, we […] Brains Mike Humphrey | November 28, 2024 1 Comment
Japan’s Ski Season Gets a Boost as Snowfall Finally Kicks In As resorts prepare for winter, Japan’s ski season brought a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. Yeti Snow Resort, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, maintained its record as Japan’s earliest opening resort, getting the season started on October 25. The resort has long been a favorite for skiers and snowboarders eager to get on the slopes before winter sets in across the country. But […] Industry News Mike Humphrey | November 10, 2024 0 Comments
Snowfall on Mount Fuji, Japan, Latest in the Past 130 Years Mount Fuji, Japan’s most iconic mountain, is renowned for its snow-capped peak. This year, however, the snow is late, and it’s breaking records. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), there has been no snowfall yet on Mount Fuji this year, making it the latest appearance of snow in over 130 years. Since 1894, meteorological officials have recorded the first […] Industry News Mike Humphrey | October 27, 2024 0 Comments
Japanese 2024-25 Ski Season Opens in Style at Snow Park Yeti Snow Park Yeti, Japan, has done it again: the Japanese ski resort was the first to ring in the 2024-25 ski season on October 25. As cooler temperatures start to sweep across Japan, the opening of Snow Park Yeti marks the beginning of the Japanese ski season. The resort’s impressive 26-year record of being the first to open is hard-earned. […] Industry News Mike Humphrey | October 25, 2024 0 Comments
Hakuba, Japan, Just Got Better: Iwatake’s New Gondola is Here Get ready for an unforgettable winter in Japan. After nearly two years of construction, Iwatake’s new gondola will open on December 20, 2024, and it’s a game changer. Related: Why Hakuba Valley, Japan Is The Real Deal For An International Snow Holiday Destination Hakuba Japan Home to 10 resorts with over 200+ runs and some of the best backcountry in […] Industry News Mike Humphrey | October 17, 2024 0 Comments
A Clash of Cultures — Mount Fuji Photo Spot in Japan in the Crosshairs The post-COVID travel boom is hitting Japan with a vengeance, and Japan is having trouble coping. Travelers are flocking to destinations in Japan to capture iconic photos for social media, causing problems. Last week, Fujikawacho officials announced they will build an 8-foot-barrier to prevent snap-happy tourists from taking pictures of Mt. Fuji. A mesh net 8 feet high and 65 feet […] Mike Humphrey | May 3, 2024 0 Comments
American Man Dies in Avalanche in Myoko, Japan On Wednesday, February 28, an American man was killed in an avalanche in Myoko City in the Niigata prefecture of Japan. Japanese police were notified around 1:00 p.m. that a group of four men were lost in the backcountry, and at least one person had been caught in an avalanche. A rescue team was dispatched and located the party approximately […] Avalanche Mike Humphrey | March 1, 2024 0 Comments
Beware the Salt-Craving Moose Licking Your Car I don’t know if you’ve ever seen a moose, but they are not small. I still remember my first moose encounter. I was tree planting in Northern Ontario many years ago when a bull moose decided my plot was his mating grounds. At 10 feet tall, he towered over me. I took shelter atop a pile of slash (cut trees and […] Brains Mike Humphrey | February 9, 2024 0 Comments
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