5 reasons why Hakuba, Japan is the best place for an introduction to backcountry skiing

Since the pandemic began outdoor fitness is an industry that has boomed. Perhaps with more time and less ability to spend it on the things that we used to – such as travel – many seem to be focused on self improvement, learning new skills or picking up new hobbies. One industry that has seen a peak in interest and sales is individual outdoor sports such as biking, cross country skiing and backcountry touring. For those already residing in Japan, this will be more relevant now, and for those that are not, may it be food for thought for future adventures. Here are our 5 reasons why Hakuba, Japan is the best place to get into backcountry skiing.

1. Accessible

Depending on where you are in the world, accessing the backcountry can be no small thing and can often require mechanised assistance in the form of snow mobiles, snow cats and helicopters. The reason for this varies, but it is mostly due to the proximity of the terrain that will be skied in…