PACK YOUR BAGS FOR SPRING TOURING

Ski Touring . . . what’s the big deal anyway!? It looks tiring . . . the snow might not be that good . . . the gear can seem expensive . . . .and there are so many pieces of equipment needed that I don’t know where to start! Today we’ll help you pack
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Need New Ski Bindings? Check out these pros and cons first!

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Picking a binding is a personal process but there are some practical considerations to think about before committing to a boot to ski interface. A few things to keep in mind are the types of riding you will be doing, the kind of boot you have, and where you will be doing most of your riding. We’ve broken down the
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Ten Things to Love about Niseko’s New Ski and Snowboard Shop, Rhythm Base.

Ten Things to Love about Niseko’s New Ski and Snowboard Shop, Rhythm Base.
This winter, Niseko’s largest and most comprehensively stocked ski and snowboard store will open its doors on Koen Avenue at the top of Hirafu Village. Conveniently located across the road from Ki Niseko, the shop is within walking distance from the Hirafu Gondola. There is definitely a lot to love about Rhythm Base, check out
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Thinking of Going Backcountry in Hakuba or Niseko? Here is the Best Ski and Snowboard Gear for Season 2018/19!

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If you have an adventurous spirit then you’re probably wondering what lies beyond the boundaries of your favourite Japanese ski resorts. We can tell you the possibilities are absolutely endless. Fields of deep, dry untouched snow, tree lines just begging for fresh turns, pillows and mushrooms (of the powdery kind!) plus plenty of picture-perfect scenery.
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LET’S GET TECH! THE LATEST ESSENTIALS FOR BACKCOUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING

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Thanks to some huge advances in equipment technology, heading beyond the resort boundaries on your skis or snowboard is now easier and safer than ever. It’s easy to see why touring the backcountry is so popular, think wide open, untouched powder fields, beautiful vistas, the satisfaction of ‘earning your turns’ and getting away from the
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