We have been based in the Japanese city skiing all the main ski areas nearby and much else besides. Here we re-produce all our posts in a single chronological blog as we head elsewhere on Hokkaido.

Further snow is falling at altitude in the Alps, with heavy snow in parts of Japan and the USA. NEW Snow is falling again in the Alps after a dry and mild spell. “On Tuesday the heaviest of any snow ...

GB Snowsport athletes competing in FIS competitions in the coming week, as well as key results from the previous week’s competitions. NEW ...

The boy’s parents were with him on the red slope when he lost control, veered off the marked run and crashed into a tree. The emergency services were called, but were unable to save his life.

The US ski superstar has won the 100th World Cup race of her career. She topped the podium in a slalom race in Sestriere, Italy. NEW It is less than a month after she returned from an injury sustained ...

The charity that helps inner city children become involved in snowsports believes that representation and opportunity go hand in hand. Its award-winning apprenticeship programme gives young people ...

The MODBC is Oakley’s first purpose-built helmet designed specifically for the backcountry, which means it’s lightweight (under 450g) and has heaps of vents (14 adjustable vents on the top and a ...

His body was found at the foot of a cliff in the French resort of Avoriaz. An investigation is underway. NEW It is reported that he went to the Folie Douce apres ski bar and then skied back to the ...

The world’s glaciers are melting faster than ever according to the most comprehensive scientific analysis to date. Since the turn of the century they have lost more than 6,500 billion tonnes – or 5% – ...

Special offers currently available include the following chalets (all prices are for seven-nights rental from 8 March 2025 – other dates and chalets are available) SAVE €1,900 at Chalet Le Mousqueton ...

The deadliest happened to a group of ski tourers near Val d’Isere. The other incident occurred at the Belledonne massif. NEW The accident near Val d’Isere involved five people who were ski touring ...

Zoe Atkin finished second at the Calgary Freeski Halfpipe World Cup and in doing so secured a share of the Crystal Globe title. It comes as GB snowboarder Charlotte Bankes wins again. UPDATED ...