Author Archives: backcountry skiing

Tucked away on the northern side of Hakuba Valley, Aoni is a small mountain village where the history of rural Japan is still part of … Continued

September marks one of the busiest times of year in the rice fields around Hakuba. After months of growing through the long summer days, the … Continued

Today, Hakuba was a little louder than usual. Runners from across Japan gathered in the valley for the Hakuba International Classic, taking on trails through … Continued

There are plenty of places to get coffee around Hakuba, but not many where the view is quite like this. Sitting on the shores of … Continued

If you’ve spent any time around Hakuba, you’ve probably seen The North Face around town. But there’s a small detail in their latest collection that … Continued

There’s something about riding a bike in Hakuba that makes stopping for coffee feel like part of the ride, rather than the destination. You don’t … Continued