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Why Oh Why Does Japan Get SO Much Snow?

Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Japan gets insane amounts of snow. Rumors of 1,200″ per year in spots may be exaggerated (although they may not be…), but snowfall averages of somewhere around 600″ per year in Niseko, Hokkaido seem right on (they’ve reportedly recorded up to 1,500″ of snow in one year). Last year we saw 600″ of snow in […]

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How to Ski & Ride South America in 2018:

Didn’t get enough snow this winter? Chances are, if you live in North America, you didn’t. No worries, South America’s got your back. South America gets the most snow in the Southern Hemisphere and is the place get rid of your summertime, lack-of-snow blues. Skiing and riding in South America can be challenging. There are a lot of steps and you need to stay on top of your gear, your money, your travel, your lodging, your tickets, and your S[…]

Backcountry Skiing In The Shadows of 14,411′ Mt. Rainier, WA Isn’t Just A Dream, It’s A Reality

[this article is sponsored by Crystal Mountain, WA] If you’ve ever skied at Crystal Mountain, WA before, you might have scoped some lines in the distance that looked, “super rad” and “totally send-able dude.” That’s the thing about Crystal’s location, it’s located in the heart of the Central Cascade Mountains, with easy access to backcountry terrain. So, how do you get […]

Backcountry

Free Rides in Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows, CA During Holidays via Chariot Transit

[this article is sponsored by Squaw Valley] [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Dec. 21, 2016 – This holiday season, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will offer a pilot intra-valley transit program in partnership with the app-based transportation provider Chariot, beginning December 23 and operating through the holidays until January 4. As part of its ongoing efforts to support regional transit solutions, Squaw Valley […]

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Up To 60% Off Your Favorite Gear, Say What? | It’s Real At Evo.com

[This article is sponsored by evo.com] Why shop on Black Friday, when you could be skiing with your new equipment that you ordered from EVO at Black Friday Prices way before Friday, November 25th! EVO currently has rock bottom sale prices on all the new gear that you desire, all the way up to 60% OFF. The first consistent cold […]

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September is the Time to Be at Falls Creek, Australia | 25cms of New Snow + Killer Spring Pass Deals

[this article is sponsored by Falls Creek] Falls Creek, Australia is where you wanna be this September. They just got dumped on and springtime is looking very bright. New snow on Thursday morning: 25cms (10″) Current Snowpack: 95cms (37″) [iframe id=”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFallsAustralia%2Fvideos%2F1283550491676660%2F&show_text=0&width=560″] video of Falls Creek, Australia on September 15th, 2016 Springtime might be the best time to be at Falls […]

Ski the Biggest Lines in South America | Powder South Heliski Guides

[this article is sponsored by Powder South Heliski Guides] The Andes Mountain Range in South America is the longest mountain range on Earth. It holds the highest mountains in world outside the Himalayas along with some of the best skiing and riding found anywhere. Sky-scraping 23,000-foot peaks, lava-spewing volcanoes, trenching fjords, calving glaciers, llamas, penguins, and powder during our summer. Lots and lots […]

VIDEO: Treble Cone, NZ “Banked Slalom” Set To Go Off This Saturday!

[this article is sponsored by Treble Cone ski area, NZ] video by @360newzealand The premiere Banked Slalom event of New Zealand is back again for 2016. Treble Cone is dialing in a rowdy course for local and visiting riders to battle it out. This thing is crazy fun, the prizes are sick, it’s sponsored by a beer company (read: there will be bees […]

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