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
[LAST CHANCE] Indy Pass to End Pass Sales on Sunday, November 10 | 2 New Resorts Added To stay true to the independent, less-crowded nature of member mountains, the final 2024-25 Indy Pass sale of the year will conclude Sunday at midnight. GRANBY, COLORADO—Indy Pass announced today that new pass sales will end at midnight on Sunday, November 10. No passes for the 2024-25 season will be sold after this date. Related: Indy Pass Adds Another 52 […] Industry News Press Release | November 8, 2024 0 Comments
Snow Cap Finally Appears on Iconic Mount Fuji, Japan, Latest in the Past 130 Years Snow has finally dusted Mount Fuji, Japan’s iconic peak, marking a new record for the latest a snow cap has appeared in 130 years. The previous record was set on October 26, 1894, with snow typically appearing on Mount Fuji in most years by October 2. Related: Snowfall on Mount Fuji, Japan, Latest in the Past 130 Years While Japan’s […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 5, 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
Sapporo, Japan, Sees Early First Snow of the Season Sapporo, the capital of the island of Hokkaido in the north of Japan, saw its first snowfall on Sunday, October 20. This year, the snowfall came earlier than usual, falling eight days earlier than the long-term average and 22 days earlier than last year, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Pictures from the observatory at the top of Mount […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 20, 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
[PHOTOS] There Was Snow at Ski Areas on Every Continent Last Week In a rare meteorological phenomenon, ski resorts across multiple continents experienced fresh snowfall last week, offering rare September stoke for winter sports enthusiasts. Fresh snow touched peaks across the globe, from the Alps of Europe to the Southern Hemisphere’s dwindling ski season in New Zealand and even to the slopes of Lesotho in Africa. Related: [UPDATED] Direct Weather Winter 2024-25 […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 23, 2024 0 Comments
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