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2020’s Whacky Winter

Dec 1, 2020Mar 18, 2021 monkeymtn

At many points through early 2020, it didn’t look like we’d get to ski at all due to COVID restrictions, and our Victorian friends found themselves in that situation most of the season. After an amazing cold pre-season dump in … Continue reading 2020’s Whacky Winter

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Buying an Alpine Tent for Backcountry Ski Touring

Oct 11, 2020Oct 12, 2020 monkeymtn

A lot of the best ski touring terrain, particularly in Australia, is out of range for a comfortable day trip. This means you’ll need to commit to snow camping, and an alpine tent is one of your most essential and … Continue reading Buying an Alpine Tent for Backcountry Ski Touring

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Snow & Weather Forecasting for Australian Backcountry Skiing

Aug 18, 2020Sep 21, 2020 monkeymtn

Picking the right weather window for a backcountry ski trip in Australia is a critical factor in having a safe and enjoyable trip. But with so many automated and human forecasts available these days, what’s the best way to determine … Continue reading Snow & Weather Forecasting for Australian Backcountry Skiing

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Getting started with backcountry ski touring and split boarding in Australia

Jun 29, 2020Jul 29, 2020 monkeymtn

Questions around getting started in the backcountry always pop up in forums from people looking to get out of the resorts. This post hopefully answers a few of the key questions and will help keep everyone safe and happy beyond … Continue reading Getting started with backcountry ski touring and split boarding in Australia

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Backcountry Ski Touring & Snow Camping in Australia – Packing List

May 15, 2020Sep 23, 2020 monkeymtn

With the Covid-19 travel restrictions likely to lift just in time to do some ski touring and snow camping in Australia this Winter, I figured a quick reference guide for packing might help to send around to friends you’re heading … Continue reading Backcountry Ski Touring & Snow Camping in Australia – Packing List

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Icefall Lodge BC

Mar 31, 2019Jul 23, 2019 monkeymtn

One of the challenges of being a skier stuck in Australia is having to plan Northern Hemisphere trips so far in advance. I’d grabbed a ticket … Continue reading Icefall Lodge BC

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Share the Trip or Keep it Secret?

Jan 26, 2019Feb 8, 2019 monkeymtn

I had the chance to revisit Tanigawadake Tenjindaira (Tenjin) again after more than a decade and wrote up a trip report for Snowsbest.com. This set off the inevitable response from a few commenters about blowing up a secret spot, respecting … Continue reading Share the Trip or Keep it Secret?

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Backcountry Skiing & Touring in Kagura

Jan 23, 2019Feb 10, 2019 monkeymtn

Backcountry skiing at many well known Japanese resorts is essentially off limits. If there’s no official backcountry gate, you’ll need to duck a rope and exit the resort boundary which will often raise the ire of the local ski patrol … Continue reading Backcountry Skiing & Touring in Kagura

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Japan backcountry

Ski & Snowboard Travel Insurance for Australians in Japan

Dec 13, 2018Nov 5, 2021 monkeymtn

Disclaimer: We are not insurance brokers or lawyers and have no affiliation with any companies mentioned here. Seek your own professional advice before settling on your preferred insurance policy. Information in this post is current at December 2018 and may … Continue reading Ski & Snowboard Travel Insurance for Australians in Japan

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Remote First Aid for Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding

Nov 30, 2018Jun 29, 2020 monkeymtn

I recently took a Remote Area First Aid course with the view it’d come in very useful for all of our backcountry ski and snowboard adventures. Most trips we do tend to have a mix of people of varying abilities … Continue reading Remote First Aid for Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding

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Japan Topographic Maps for Backcountry Skiing

Nov 28, 2018Nov 28, 2018 monkeymtn

The backcountry skiing around the major Honshu resorts is world class with acres of untracked powder to explore. Many of these areas can be accessed off the lifts with varying degrees of official permission, so always check the signs or … Continue reading Japan Topographic Maps for Backcountry Skiing

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Monkey Hill

Leopard in the snow in Gulmarg, Kashmir

Feb 14, 2016Dec 18, 2018 monkeymtn

This blog wouldn’t be complete without recounting the story of encountering a leopard in the snow whilst ski touring in Gulmarg, Kashmir in February 2016. I was traveling with my friend Bill Barker’s guiding company, Bill’s Trips, after years of … Continue reading Leopard in the snow in Gulmarg, Kashmir

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