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Mt. Yotei-zan, or simply, Yotei. This is the view from the peak of Niseko United. Japan is one destination we may be travelling to this upcoming ski season. Photo: Sea and Summit Media Mountainwatch | Annabel Herbison These days [...]

The Mountainwatch team are as passionate about the mountains as you are. Our site has always been about delivering the best mountain weather forecasting, snow news and mountain travel out there! Which is why we’re excited to ann [...]

Sophia Rouche getting deep in Furano where can average season equates to 8 metres of snow. Photo: Grant Gunderson Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper There may be some recent snow on the ground around the Australian and New Zealand [...]

Ten different resorts, 135 lifts and more than 200 runs– all pummelled by regular powder top-ups throughout the snow season. If you haven’t been to Hakuba yet, here’s why (and how) you should. There are few places in the wor [...]

Japan offers some of the best snow in the world, but it offers a whole lot more as well… When you think of skiing in Japan you think Niseko or Hakuba, however there are hundreds of ski resorts located across the country. The [...]

A traditional Japanese onsen is the perfect way to start your day or relax after a day on the slopes. Hakuba has a variety of beautiful onsens throughout the village that you can enjoy. Here are some of our favourites.  [...]