Skier participation in China is set to soar, with the announcement that Beijing will include ice and snow sports as a compulsory part of the primary and middle school curriculum. Under a …
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From Changbaishan to Beijing to the Altai mountains in China’s north-west, skiers Jordan Manley, Forest Coots and Chad Sayers embark on a journey to discover the story behind China’s recent …
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In this clip, Nozawa Onsen local Takemitsu san takes us on a tour of his backyard – a resort that is known for its stunning terrain and large amounts of …
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The Japanese weather bureau said on Tuesday that La Niña had arrived, following its August announcement that the weather pattern would be a 70% chance to emerge. The revelation bodes well for Japanese ski resorts, …
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It’s that time of year! Ski resort social media managers are taking to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to announce that “winter is coming” as first snowfalls for the year begin to …
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The release of Sahoro’s 2016/17 trail map has revealed a terrain and lift expansion that will give skiers access to an additional five runs and and a new high speed …
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Japan’s status in the global freeride community has been boosted with the announcement that it will host its first ever Freeride World Qualifier (FWQ) event in January 2017. The 4* qualifier …
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Skier or snowboarder, it’s not important. Anyone with an interest in the deep white stuff will find Transworld Snowboarding’s footage of Victor De Le Rue in Japan simply epic. In …
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