Joshua Duncan-Smith and Harry McFadden might not be household names in the ski world, but in ski instructing circles they are high respected – both accomplished athletes and representatives of …
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To the uninitiated, Japan can seem like a completely different world, with its wacky vending machines, robotic toilets, closet-sized karaoke booths and flashing pachinko parlours. It is a holiday destination …
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The best ski resorts, hotels and ski schools of 2019

The Ski Asia Awards were set up to recognise the top ski resorts, hotels and ski schools in the industry. …
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Tomamu has developed a reputation as one of Japan’s best family ski resorts, but anyone who has visited will tell you that this description is somewhat limiting. it is a …
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Kiroro yesterday revealed plans to install an 878-metre combination lift, connecting The Kiroro, A Tribute Portfolio hotel with the existing mountain base and giving guests ski-in-ski-out access to the slopes. …
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We’re barely into 2019, and naturally that means it’s time to start discussing 2020 skis! Ski makers around the world have already begun showing up at ski expos with 2020 …
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We’re not sure what to expect as we arrive at RISONARE Tomamu, the hotel we’re booked into for the next three days, but we’re certainly not expecting a flute performance. …
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A two week trip through the snowiest part part of Japan’s ski season has alerted us to a problem that is very common amongst skiers. Foggy goggles. They can derail …
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