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Ski Touring in Japan: When to Go, Where to Go, Why It Snows So Much & How to Manage Avalanche Risk

A series of short reads because good information on Japan ski touring is hard to find!

Cold smoke, a skier makes a rooster tails in super fine powder, Japan.

Japan's backcountry skiing - when to go?

This is one of the most common questions I get about my trips to Japan. While I’ll give you a general overview of how the season unfolds, I also like to turn the question back to you: What kind of skiing experience do you value most?
Will Mackaness
August 28, 2025
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Japan’s Avalanche Conditions, information for Ski Touring

Will Mackaness
September 1, 2025
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7 min
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The Japow effect - Japan’s powder phenomenon explained

Will Mackaness
July 30, 2025
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5 min
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