5 Reasons Why Japan Has Such Low Avalanche Danger ‘JAPOW’ – who has not heard of the famous Japanese powder? If you have been lucky enough to ski in Japan, you are probably smiling just thinking about it. And if you haven’t, you are probably hoping to one day go for some unparalleled powder turns. Niseko has an average snowfall of 590 in (15m) and Kiroro a staggering 826 in […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | December 16, 2023 0 Comments
Study Reveals the Best Weeks for Powder Skiing in Japan for the ’23/24 Season If you’re planning a ski trip to Japan this year to experience the famous powder snow known as “Japow,” the best weeks for snowfall have been revealed in a new analysis conducted by Snow Season Central. The study analyzed the daily recorded snowfall at five of Japan’s most popular resorts over the last 10 winter seasons (from 2012/13 to 2022/23) to […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 13, 2023 0 Comments
Hakuba Valley, Japan, Opens for the 2023/24 Ski Season Japan and specifically the Hakuba Valley have had significant snowfalls within the past week, with some resorts reporting over 20 inches (50cm) of snow in a 24-hour period. With the falling snow, resorts have been working hard to open. Since Thursday, November 30, four of Hakuba Valley’s 10 resorts have announced the start of operations and officially opened the Hakuba […] Industry News Mike Humphrey | December 3, 2023 0 Comments
December 14 is the Last Day to Purchase a 23/24 Ikon Pass Ikon Pass Offers the Good Stuff at Over 50 Global Destinations Thursday, December 14, 2023, is the last day to purchase 23/24 Ikon Pass products – Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass and Ikon Session Pass. For current Ikon Pass pricing, please click here. The Ikon Pass will not be available for purchase starting December 15, 2023, and will go on […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 30, 2023 0 Comments
Save 10% on Educational Adventures to Japan for Experienced Skiers Join the team at Progression Sessions for a deep dive into the heart of Japan. With unrivaled access to steep open bowls, untapped trees, and groomers, you’ll have self-expression and fun. The educational adventures of the Japan Sessions are designed to push the boundaries of your skiing while immersing you in a cultural experience that cannot be found anywhere else. […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 27, 2023 0 Comments
Setsu Niseko at Niseko United Resort, Japan, Wins 2023 Best New Hotel Award The newly built Setsu Niseko at Niseko United Resort in Japan has won the 2023 award for Best New Ski Hotel at the World Ski Awards. The World Ski Awards were launched in 2013 by the brains behind the World Travel Awards. World Ski Awards uses a voting system with votes sourced from ski tourism industry professionals, travel buyers, tour operators, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 21, 2023 0 Comments
evo Expands Footprint in Japan with Acquisition of Bergland Hotel in Hakuba evo Hotel Hakuba Transformation and Rebrand Planned for Winter 2024-25 evo, the outdoor retail and experiences company, today announced the opening of their second evo Hotel. evo Hotel Hakuba follows the company’s first traditional hotel offering, evo Hotel Salt Lake, which debuted in 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Related: Why Hakuba Valley, Japan Is The Real Deal For An […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 21, 2023 0 Comments
Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort in Nagano, Japan, Opening This Weekend The Yokoteyama ski area, part of the interconnected Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort near Nagano, Japan, has announced its official opening day. Yokoteyama will have a ‘pre-open’ for this weekend on November 18 and 19, 2023, then will shut for a couple of days before officially re-opening for the season on November 23, 2023. Shiga Kogen is in Yamanouchi in […] Industry News Mike Humphrey | November 17, 2023 0 Comments
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