Jiigatake – Getting blown off the mountain
So, forecasts can change pretty rapidly. The evening before, just sunshine and warming temps but by the morning, winds, clouds, … Continue reading Jiigatake – Getting blown off the mountain
Category: Japan Skiing
Korenge Y Couloir
I managed to convince Connor to come for a quick tour to ski the Y Couloir on Korenge-san, situated above … Continue reading Korenge Y Couloir
Yakeyama – Coastal volcano
Yakeyama is an active volcano located in Niigata prefecture near the coastal town of Itoigawa. It last had a significant … Continue reading Yakeyama – Coastal volcano
Asama-yama; the not very snowy volcano
Mount Asama is the most active volcano on Honshu, the main island of Japan. It commands the skyline around Komoro … Continue reading Asama-yama; the not very snowy volcano
Quick summit dashes
A quick wrap up of my season here in Japan with the summit of Karamatsu dake, the top of the … Continue reading Quick summit dashes
Goryu North Ridge – Aspect is king
In spring, stay high, stay on the north and powder will be your reward. Today, Greg and I braved the … Continue reading Goryu North Ridge – Aspect is king
Hokkaido to Hakuba
Greg Young and myself decided to have a week long sojourn to Honshu and the cheapest and most practical method … Continue reading Hokkaido to Hakuba
Shiretoko Peninsula – The end of the Earth
After a season in Japan that can only be described as too busy, a road trip was in order to … Continue reading Shiretoko Peninsula – The end of the Earth