Tag: backcountry
Kiroro: Touring the Local Backcountry with Jackson Sloss
Discover Winter
In February, we spent a day out in the Kiroro backcountry with Niseko rider and ski-instructor Jackson Sloss. Jackson was born and raised in England and has chosen to follow his dream of skiing year round. He has now accumulated 15 seasons of experience under his belt. He calls Niseko home during the Northern Hemisphere winter and has a few words of advice for your own Niseko adventure… How long have you been in Niseko? This is my 5th winter season in Niseko. Where do you work? I work for Niseko International Snowsports School, an awesome ski school based in Hanazono Niseko for […]
Powder Skiing: 5 tips to help you this winter
James Winfield
James Winfield, fully certified instructor/trainer and avid freerider with some of the best local knowledge of the Hokkaido area, shares his 5 tips to ski powder this winter. To find the best snow and improve your skills get in touch with us to ski with James at Hokkaido Collective. There aren’t many sensations in skiing (or life) better than skiing a run covered in fresh snow; the excitement as you wake to the sound of avalanche bombs, anticipation as you ascend the lift, the acceleration, the sensation of your skis floating up in the transition and diving down into the […]