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Reading the Mountain – Wind-Loaded Snow and Smart Gate Guiding in Niseko
Reading the Mountain – Wind-Loaded Snow and Smart Gate Guiding in Niseko The day before hadn’t brought much fresh snowfall, so this gate guiding day…
Gate Guiding in Challenging Conditions
Navigating the Storm – Gate Guiding in Challenging Conditions Some guiding days are about blue skies and endless visibility. Others are about reading the mountain,…
Special Guiding Day in Niseko
A Special Guiding Day in Niseko: Not Perfect Conditions, Still Pure Japan Some guiding days in Niseko stand out not because of perfect powder or…
First guiding of the season – Ski_the_planet
First Guiding Day of the Season – January 9 The first guiding day of the season always sets the tone. This year in Niseko, winter…
What is a Guiding Experience
Niseko Gates: What a Guiding Experience Is Really Like When people talk about skiing or snowboarding in Niseko, they often mention deep powder, tree runs,…
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