Posts By Ski Asia

In the early 2000s, Japan had more than 700 ski resorts in operation. In recent times, that number has dropped to 447, leaving behind 200+ abandoned ski resorts that are …
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Conditions can change very quickly at Japanese ski resorts. In our last early season report, resorts were mostly bemoaning a slow start to the month (following what was admittedly an …
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Aussie food and travel vloggers Steven and Diep have made their way to Niseko, Japan, where they stumble across a “thriving food truck scene”. The couple set themselves a challenge …
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Ski Asia has opened nominations to the fifth edition of its annual Ski Asia Awards, an initiative that was set up in 2019 to recognise the top ski resorts, accommodations …
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There was a huge amount of excitement in the lead up to this Japanese ski season, perhaps because the last couple have been so good, and perhaps because the noise …
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There’s a lot to like about Descendance, a 35-minute film presented by The North Face, which follows the journey of freeride skier Dennis Ranalter and his struggles with identity.

“Descendance …
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We love asking ski resort locals how they’d spend a perfect day at their home resort, because it’s often the fastest way to get to know a new ski destination. …
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If there was ever a person to help you pick out a ski holiday restaurant, it would SnowChef founder Justin Doyle, who, in his own words, has has made it …
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Another cracking video from the team at MTN Swell Japan, with footage captured over the winter of 2022/23. On this particular adventure they hit up Lotte Arai (a multi-time winner …
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For the first time in years, we’re approaching a Japanese ski season without the need to ask questions like: “Will borders be open?” or “What kind of travel restrictions will …
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