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About these records

This is a collection of my backcountry ski and ski-touring trip reports in Hokkaido. Each report is a personal account of a specific trip: the route, the snow and weather I encountered, and what I noticed along the way. It is not a guide, and it does not promise the same conditions for you.

Before you read on

Backcountry travel carries serious, life-threatening risks such as avalanches, falls, and hypothermia. Please read the disclaimer in full before using any of these records to inform your own decisions.

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Records

Mt. Asahidake (Hokkaido)

Apr 25, 2026

Time5:01
Distance12.8 km
Vertical1,202 m
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Mt. Shokanbetsudake (Hokkaido)

Apr 16, 2026

Time5:26
Distance16.1 km
Vertical1,250 m
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Mt. Sandanyama (Hokkaido)

Apr 1, 2026

Time2:08
Distance6.5 km
Vertical765 m
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Hokkaido: A Local Mountain an Hour from Asahikawa, Hokkaido with Exceptional Powder

Feb 10, 2026

Time2:30
Distance6.3 km
Vertical483 m
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Hokkaido: A Local Mountain 30 min from central Asahikawa, Hokkaido

Jan 23, 2026

Time1:16
Distance2.2 km
Vertical273 m
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Mt. Naka Aibetu (Hokkaido)

Mar 7, 2024

Time3:00
Distance6.7 km
Vertical548 m
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Articles

Etiquette

Need to submit a hiking notification form in Japan? How to write it?

Sep 2, 2026

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Etiquette

How about going to Asahikawa if you want to enjoy skiing or snowboarding in Hokkaido, Japan?

Aug 25, 2026

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Etiquette

How Not to Ruin Japan’s Backcountry for Everyone

Aug 20, 2026

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Mindset

The Skill of Turning Back — On Mountaineering, Backcountry Skiing, and Knowing When to Quit

Jul 23, 2026

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