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World Snow Wrap, January 14, 2022 - Plenty of Pow Days Kick Off The New Year

Japan 2021-2022 Snow Season Outlook - January Update

High in The Himalayas - Falling inLove With Kashmir

Full Throttle - Owen Leeper Pushing the Boundaries at Jackson Hole

Niseko Storm Riding - A Deep Day in December to Remember

Cody Townsend’s The Fifty, Episode 34 – Mt Saint Elias, Alaska – Climbing and Skiing a Mythical Mountain

Storm Journal: Christmas Storm Drops Three Metres Across Californian Resorts

Aspen Snowmass Celebrates 75 Years’ Skiing With $75 Lift Tickets

SPARKLE – Snowboarding Film by Anna Gasser and Clemens Millauer

North American 2011/22 S ow Season Outlook, December Update - Good Conditions Set to Continue

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RESORT	SNOW FORECAST
(7 DAYS FORECAST)
Hakkaisan	92 cm
Myoko Kogen	54 cm
Mount Naeba	44 cm
Hakuba	42 cm
Shiga Kogen	36 cm
Whistler Blackcomb	33 cm
Revelstoke	23 cm
Sun Peaks	18 cm
St Anton	18 cm
Manza Onsen	18 cm
Last updated 14 hours ago

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NEWS

Faction Skis and Candide Thovex Announce Close of 10-Year Partnership.

Candide’s genius undoubtedly helped put Faction on the map and for that we wil...

January 18, 2022
Tohoku – Home to Some of The Best Skiing in Japan

you’ll enjoy untracked powder and a true Japanese experience...

January 17, 2022
Weekend's World Cup Results: Tess Coady Wins Slopestyle Gold, Silver and Bronze for Jakara Anthony in Moguls

Tess Coady leading the way a win in the snowboard slopestyle World Cup...

January 17, 2022
Rhythm Japan Joins Forces With North American Retail Group. Press Release

[evo]will become the parent company, owning100% of the Japanese business...

January 17, 2022
World Snow Wrap, January 14, 2022 - Plenty of Pow Days Kick off The New Year

Jackson Hole receiving a massive 1.7m from Jan 4-8, and last Friday was a powder...

January 14, 2022

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THE GRASSHOPPER

Japan 2021-22 Snow Season Outlook - January Update

looks promising for average to above average snow for rest of season....

January 14, 2022
Grasshopper's Weekly Japan Forecast - A Case of Wish You Were There With More Powder Days Ahead

with possible big accumulations around areas like Hakuba and Nozawa....

January 13, 2022
Grasshopper's Weekly Japan Snow Forecast, January 6 - Snowfalls Pick Up Again Next week

there is still considerable snow on the way for central Honshu and other regions...

January 6, 2022
Grasshopper's Weekly Japan Snow Forecast, December 30 - New Year Coming in With a Bang

it's just the usual, more fresh snow and pow days to be had....

December 30, 2021
Grasshopper's Weekly Japan Snow Forecast, December 23 - A Snowy Week Ahead

good totals on the way over the weekend for both Honshu and Hokkaido areas...

December 23, 2021

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MOUNTAIN GEAR

First Backcountry Day of the Season With Burton Team Riders. Video

it is always best to have friends on a powder day....

January 3, 2022
Gear Guide - Top 5 Snowboards for an Overseas “One-Board” Quiver

This is a short list to consider when hunting for your one-board quiver....

November 24, 2021

Mountainwatch Travel

World Snow Wrap, January 14, 2022 - Plenty of Pow Days Kick Off The New Year

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Japan 2021-2022 Snow Season Outlook - January Update

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High in The Himalayas - Falling inLove With Kashmir

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Full Throttle - Owen Leeper Pushing the Boundaries at Jackson Hole

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Niseko Storm Riding - A Deep Day in December to Remember

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Cody Townsend’s The Fifty, Episode 34 – Mt Saint Elias, Alaska – Climbing and Skiing a Mythical Mountain

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Storm Journal: Christmas Storm Drops Three Metres Across Californian Resorts

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Aspen Snowmass Celebrates 75 Years’ Skiing With $75 Lift Tickets

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SPARKLE – Snowboarding Film by Anna Gasser and Clemens Millauer

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North American 2011/22 S ow Season Outlook, December Update - Good Conditions Set to Continue

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Snow Reports

Forecasts

Snow Cams

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NEWS

Faction Skis and Candide Thovex Announce Close of 10-Year Partnership.

Candide’s genius undoubtedly helped put Faction on the map and for that we wil...

January 18, 2022
Tohoku – Home to Some of The Best Skiing in Japan

you’ll enjoy untracked powder and a true Japanese experience...

January 17, 2022
Weekend's World Cup Results: Tess Coady Wins Slopestyle Gold, Silver and Bronze for Jakara Anthony in Moguls

Tess Coady leading the way a win in the snowboard slopestyle World Cup...

January 17, 2022
Rhythm Japan Joins Forces With North American Retail Group. Press Release

[evo]will become the parent company, owning100% of the Japanese business...

January 17, 2022
World Snow Wrap, January 14, 2022 - Plenty of Pow Days Kick off The New Year

Jackson Hole receiving a massive 1.7m from Jan 4-8, and last Friday was a powder...

January 14, 2022
Japan 2021-22 Snow Season Outlook - January Update

looks promising for average to above average snow for rest of season....

January 14, 2022
Grasshopper's Weekly Japan Forecast - A Case of Wish You Were There With More Powder Days Ahead

with possible big accumulations around areas like Hakuba and Nozawa....

January 13, 2022
Strong Performances from Aussie Athletes with Winter Olympics Just Three Weeks Away

another Silver Medal for mogul skier Jakara Anthony in Canada and back to back f...

January 11, 2022
Freeride World Tour Safety Tips Video Series: Episode One - Prepare Your Trip

the equipment and preparation required to maximise safety in the backcountry....

January 10, 2022
A Big World Cup Weekend for Australian Athletes Chasing Qualification for Winter Olympics

The pressure is on for Australian athletes looking to secure qualification for B...

January 7, 2022

Next Snow

RESORT	SNOW FORECAST
(7 DAYS FORECAST)
Hakkaisan	92 cm
Myoko Kogen	54 cm
Mount Naeba	44 cm
Hakuba	42 cm
Shiga Kogen	36 cm
Whistler Blackcomb	33 cm
Revelstoke	23 cm
Sun Peaks	18 cm
St Anton	18 cm
Manza Onsen	18 cm
Last updated 14 hours ago

Chillfactor Podcast

Featured Travel Deals

Queenstown

THE REES – 7 NIGHT PACKAGE

7 Night Packages From

$1500 AUD

Queenstown

JUCY SNOOZE – 8 NIGHT PACKAGE

8 Night Packages From

$824 AUD

Queenstown

HILTON RESORT & SPA QUEENSTOWN – 8 NIGHT PACKAGE

8 Night Packages From

$1601 AUD

Queenstown

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – 7 NIGHT PACKAGE

7 Night Packages From

$1170 AUD

Queenstown

NOMADS QUEENSTOWN – 8 NIGHT PACKAGE

8 Night Packages From

$675 AUD

Queenstown

RAMADA CENTRAL – 7 NIGHT PACKAGE

7 Night Packages From

$1483 AUD

Queenstown

HEARTLAND HOTEL – 7 NIGHT PACKAGE

7 Night Packages From

$1050 AUD

Shop

THE GRASSHOPPER

Japan 2021-22 Snow Season Outlook - January Update

looks promising for average to above average snow for rest of season....

January 14, 2022
Grasshopper's Weekly Japan Forecast - A Case of Wish You Were There With More Powder Days Ahead

with possible big accumulations around areas like Hakuba and Nozawa....

January 13, 2022
Grasshopper's Weekly Japan Snow Forecast, January 6 - Snowfalls Pick Up Again Next week

there is still considerable snow on the way for central Honshu and other regions...

January 6, 2022
Grasshopper's Weekly Japan Snow Forecast, December 30 - New Year Coming in With a Bang

it's just the usual, more fresh snow and pow days to be had....

December 30, 2021
Grasshopper's Weekly Japan Snow Forecast, December 23 - A Snowy Week Ahead

good totals on the way over the weekend for both Honshu and Hokkaido areas...

December 23, 2021

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MOUNTAIN GEAR

First Backcountry Day of the Season With Burton Team Riders. Video

it is always best to have friends on a powder day....

January 3, 2022
Gear Guide - Top 5 Snowboards for an Overseas “One-Board” Quiver

This is a short list to consider when hunting for your one-board quiver....

November 24, 2021
Gear Guide: Faction Agent POW Collab – Eco-Friendly Freeride Touring Ski

using sustainable materials and construction practices and to raise awareness ab...

October 25, 2021
Gear Guide Video Review: YES. Snowboard’s PYL.

The PYL, or Pick Your Line, is a freeride board with the perfect blend of power ...

October 18, 2021
Gear Guide Video Review: YES. Snowboard's Standard. Video Review

the perfect choice for a playful resort board that you can depend on for your ...

September 28, 2021