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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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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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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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