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    [Fall/Winter 2025] A hidden necessity for snow sports: the best balaclava models for different uses and preferences, plus tips on how to choose one without regrets

    [Fall/Winter 2025] The hidden essential for snow sports: the best balaclavas (eye masks) for different uses and preferences...

    December 1, 2025 6:30
    Recommended , Mountain Hardwear , NORRONA , Houdini , Balaclava , THE NORTH FACE , How to Choose , Mountaineering Introduction
    [A self-funded review] The importance of "lightness and warmth" as I realized in the Southern Alps at -20°C. Montbell's hidden gem, the US EX Light Down Anorak, is the ultimate lightweight down jacket for snowy mountains.

    [An honest, self-funded review] The importance of "lightness and warmth" as I realized in the Southern Alps at -20°C. Montbell's hidden...

    November 28, 2025 6:30
    Recommended , Down , Mont-Bell , Montbell , Gear Review
    NEWS: "Hobonichi Station AKAGI" is now underway! Climbing Mount Akagi will be even more fun. [Alpha Open Information]

    NEWS: "Hobonichi Station AKAGI" is now underway! Climbing Mount Akagi will be even more fun. [Alpha Open...

    November 21, 2025 6:30
    [Fall/Winter 2025] This season's best hard shell jackets, essential for the harsh snowy mountains, and tips on how to choose them safely

    [Fall/Winter 2025] This season's best hard shell jackets, essential for the harsh snowy mountains, and how to choose the right one...

    November 18, 2025 17:29
    finetrack , Arc'teryx , Teton Bros. , mountaineering beginners , Peak Performance , rainwear , Patagonia , softshell , Mont-Bell , hardshell , how to choose , NORRONA , MONTURA , Rab , MILLET
    [Fall/Winter 2025] Down? Synthetic? Fleece? The key to comfortable layering is choosing the right material. The best mid-layers for mountaineering (cold weather gear) by type, and tips for choosing the right one.

    [Fall/Winter 2025] Down? Synthetic? Fleece? The key to comfortable layering is choosing the right material. Mid-layers for mountain climbing...

    November 17, 2025 6:30
    Recommended , Patagonia , Midlayer , Down , Fleece , Insulation , NORRONA , Rab , THE NORTH FACE , Mountaineering Introduction , How to Choose
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    [New Store Information] The Ideas Behind ReBIRD™ - Arc'teryx Ikebukuro Tobu Brand Store Launches! [In-store Event Information]

    [New Store Information] The Thoughts Behind ReBIRD™ - Arc'teryx Ikebukuro Tobu Brand Store...

    November 13, 2025 10:18
    Trails, rocky terrain, hiking, and trekking—the Caravan Grand King GK-ALT mountain boots fill a new sweet spot for hiking boots, allowing you to explore Japan's mountains with just one pair. [Quick Review]

    Trails, rocky terrain, hiking, and trekking—the "Ki..." mountain boots are the perfect companion for exploring Japan's mountains.

    November 3, 2025 6:30
    Gear reviews , Trekking shoes , Recommendations , Caravans , Sponsored
    [Let's go mountaineering!] The 3rd ALPS OUTDOOR SUMMIT '25! [Event Report]

    [Let's go mountaineering!] The 3rd ALPS OUTDOOR SUMMIT '25! [Event Report]

    October 28, 2025 6:30
    I actually tried using Grangers, a rumored brand that is both hassle-free and effective, to care for my waterproof and breathable clothing and hiking boots. [Gear Maintenance Practical Guide]

    Grangers is known for its low maintenance and high effectiveness, so we've actually tried out waterproof and breathable clothing and hiking boots...

    October 9, 2025 6:43
    Grangers , Maintenance , Gear Review , Sponsored , Mountaineering Introduction , Water Repellent
    DexShell Socks Review: How effective are these waterproof socks? Thoroughly tested for hiking and stream fishing!

    DexShell Socks Review: What are the waterproof socks like? I used them thoroughly for hiking and stream fishing...

    September 16, 2025 21:00
    DexShell , Gear Reviews , Socks , Sponsored
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    [Fall/Winter 2025] Snowy mountain climbing, backcountry skiing, alpine climbing. The best backpacks for extreme winter activities, categorized by purpose and preference.

    [Fall/Winter 2025] Snowy mountain climbing, backcountry skiing, alpine climbing...

    December 05, 2025 6:30
    Introduction to mountaineering , recommendations , backcountry , Haglöfs , Ortovox , Patagonia , backpacks , Osprey , Arva , Black Diamond , Blue Ice , Millet , snowy mountains , BCA , Ferrino
    NEWS: "Hobonichi Station AKAGI" is now underway! Climbing Mount Akagi will be even more fun. [Alpha Open Information]

    NEWS: "Hobonichi Station AKAGI" is now underway! Climbing Mount Akagi will be even more fun. [Alpha Open...

    November 21, 2025 6:30
    [Fastest Review] "AEROGOGO GIGA PUMP Air" - a high-power, ultra-lightweight air pump that weighs just 28 grams and fits in the palm of your hand

    [Fastest Review] "AE Air Pump" is a high-power, ultra-lightweight air pump that weighs just 28 grams and fits in the palm of your hand.

    November 18, 2025 6:45
    Sleeping pads , Aerogogo , air pumps , gear reviews , recommendations
    [A genuine, self-funded review] A hands-on review of the ultra-lightweight aluminum cooker and alcohol stove "GARUD kanamari400 & ao" for minimalists who want to enjoy both "ultra-light" and "delicious" food.

    [An honest review at my own expense] An ultra-lightweight aluminum cooktop for minimalists who want to enjoy both "ultra-light" and "delicious" food...

    November 15, 2025 6:30
    GARUD , Gear Review , Recommendations , Offers , Cooker
    [New Store Information] The Ideas Behind ReBIRD™ - Arc'teryx Ikebukuro Tobu Brand Store Launches! [In-store Event Information]

    [New Store Information] The Thoughts Behind ReBIRD™ - Arc'teryx Ikebukuro Tobu Brand Store...

    November 13, 2025 10:18
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    [Fall/Winter 2025] Snowy mountain climbing, backcountry skiing, alpine climbing. The best backpacks for extreme winter activities, categorized by purpose and preference.

    [Fall/Winter 2025] Snowy mountain climbing, backcountry skiing, alpine climbing...

    December 05, 2025 6:30
    Introduction to mountaineering , recommendations , backcountry , Haglöfs , Ortovox , Patagonia , backpacks , Osprey , Arva , Black Diamond , Blue Ice , Millet , snowy mountains , BCA , Ferrino
    [Fall/Winter 2025] A hidden necessity for snow sports: the best balaclava models for different uses and preferences, plus tips on how to choose one without regrets

    [Fall/Winter 2025] The hidden essential for snow sports: the best balaclavas (eye masks) for different uses and preferences...

    December 1, 2025 6:30
    Recommended , Mountain Hardwear , NORRONA , Houdini , Balaclava , THE NORTH FACE , How to Choose , Mountaineering Introduction
    [Fall/Winter 2025] This season's best hard shell jackets, essential for the harsh snowy mountains, and tips on how to choose them safely

    [Fall/Winter 2025] This season's best hard shell jackets, essential for the harsh snowy mountains, and how to choose the right one...

    November 18, 2025 17:29
    finetrack , Arc'teryx , Teton Bros. , mountaineering beginners , Peak Performance , rainwear , Patagonia , softshell , Mont-Bell , hardshell , how to choose , NORRONA , MONTURA , Rab , MILLET
    Patagonia M10 Anorak & M10 Storm Pants Review: A super lightweight technical shell that can be used all year round, stripping away everything and sharpened like a knife

    Patagonia M10 Anorak & M10 Storm Pants Review: Remove all the extras...

    December 16th, 2024 6:30
    Gear reviews , recommendations , rainwear , Patagonia , hard shell
    Check out the new mont-bell autumn/winter 2024 items! Infiltrates an exhibition of Japan's leading outdoor brands, including stretchy alpine jackets and ultra-thin active insulation.

    Check out the new mont-bell autumn/winter 2024 items! alpine jackets made from stretchy and super...

    August 16, 2024 6:30
    News , mont-bell
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    [Let's go mountaineering!] The 3rd ALPS OUTDOOR SUMMIT '25! [Event Report]

    [Let's go mountaineering!] The 3rd ALPS OUTDOOR SUMMIT '25! [Event Report]

    October 28, 2025 6:30
    Lithium cobalt oxide, lithium iron phosphate, sodium ion, and quasi-solid state. We compared all four types of mobile batteries! Which is best for outdoor use?

    Lithium cobalt oxide, lithium iron phosphate, sodium ion, and quasi-solid state. I used all four types of mobile batteries...

    October 21, 2025 6:33
    Recommendations , Comparison , Mobile Battery
    Lumin AID Max Quick Inflate Review: A portable solar-powered lantern and mobile battery! It's amazing because it serves two purposes.

    Lumin AID Max Quick Inflate Review: A portable solar-powered lantern...

    September 17, 2025 6:58
    Gear Review , LuminAID , Lantern
    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.19] AVANT-GARDE Continued! HOMIES COFFEE! GRID, the Shop Where the Adventure Begins! [Tokigawa Special Feature Part 2]

    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.19] AVANT-GARDE! HOMIES COFFEE! Adventure...

    September 16, 2025 12:01
    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.18] AVANT-GARDE! HOMIES COFFEE! GRID, the shop where the adventure began! [Tokigawa Special Feature Part 1]

    [OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.18] AVANT-GARDE! HOMIES COFFEE! The adventure...

    September 15, 2025 6:21
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    The second round of cooperating brands for the "First Time Snow Mountain Hike & Gear Experience" has been announced!

    The second round of cooperating brands for the "First Time Snow Mountain Hike & Gear Experience" has been announced!

    November 28, 2025 15:21
    Events , Membership
    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 6] From the Lower Basin to the Middle Fork

    John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 6] Lower Basin...

    November 25, 2025 16:06
    American National Parks , Long Trails , Thru-Hiking
    NEWS: "Hobonichi Station AKAGI" is now underway! Climbing Mount Akagi will be even more fun. [Alpha Open Information]

    NEWS: "Hobonichi Station AKAGI" is now underway! Climbing Mount Akagi will be even more fun. [Alpha Open...

    November 21, 2025 6:30
    [New Store Information] The Ideas Behind ReBIRD™ - Arc'teryx Ikebukuro Tobu Brand Store Launches! [In-store Event Information]

    [New Store Information] The Thoughts Behind ReBIRD™ - Arc'teryx Ikebukuro Tobu Brand Store...

    November 13, 2025 10:18
    The first cooperating brands for the "First Time Snow Mountain Hike & Gear Experience" have been announced!

    The first cooperating brands for the "First Time Snow Mountain Hike & Gear Experience" have been announced!

    November 12, 2025 17:27
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[Mountains, Skiing and Camera Special] Digest video (Part 2: Equipment and Tools for taking good photos with backcountry skiing) has been released.

[Mountains, Skiing and Camera Special] Digest video (Part 2: Equipment and Tools for taking good photos with backcountry skiing) has been released.

Snow Sports Column
March 21, 2024
Camera , Event , Backcountry , Skiing

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

[Mountains, Skiing, and Camera Special] Digest video (Part 1: Take good photos with backcountry skiing - Self-introduction) has been released

[Mountains, Skiing, and Camera Special] Digest video (Part 1: Take good photos with backcountry skiing - Self-introduction) has been released

Snow Sports Column
March 18, 2024
Camera , Event , Backcountry , Skiing

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

It's so much fun to take "like drone" ski footage with the 360-degree action camera Insta360 X3 [How do you shoot it? 】

It's so much fun to take "like drone" ski footage with the 360-degree action camera Insta360 X3 [How do you shoot it? 】

Backpack & Gear Snow Sports
March 11, 2023
Skiing , Insta360 , Gear review , Recommended , Camera

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

We'll be revealing the list of regular equipment this season in backcountry skiing Part 2 [To avoid being called reckless]

We'll be revealing the list of regular equipment this season in backcountry skiing Part 2 [To avoid being called reckless]

Snow Sports
March 1st, 2023
POMOCA , Petzl , ARVA , BLUE ICE , RMU , THE NORTH FACE , mountaineering , backcountry , recommendations , skiing , OSPREY , K2 , MAMMUT , G3 , BLACK DIAMOND , gear list , SOTO , ATOMIC , Pieps

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

We'll be revealing the list of regular equipment this season in backcountry skiing Part 1 [To avoid being called reckless]

We'll be revealing the list of regular equipment this season in backcountry skiing Part 1 [To avoid being called reckless]

Snow Sports Column
February 21, 2023
MILLET , Smith , finetrack , YAMAtune , Teton Bros. , Gearlist , Introduction to Mountaineering , Recommended , Patagonia , Backcountry , Mont-bell , HESTRA , BLACK DIAMOND , Skiing

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

We'll be revealing the equipment list for the backcountry skis I've been using this season [Part 2]

We'll be revealing the equipment list for the backcountry skis I've been using this season [Part 2]

Snow Sports Column
March 5, 2021
mont-bell , skiing , Salomon , Smith , Pieps , gearlist , Petzl , ARVA , BLUE ICE , THE NORTH FACE , introductory mountain climbing , Patagonia , OSPREY , backcountry

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

We'll reveal the equipment list for the backcountry skis I've been using this season [Part 1]

We'll reveal the equipment list for the backcountry skis I've been using this season [Part 1]

Snow Sports Column
February 26, 2021
Patagonia , Backcountry , Mountain Hardwear , Ski , MILLET , Gearist , Finetrack , ATOMIC , TECNICA , MARKER , POMOCA , THE NORTH FACE , Introduction to mountain climbing

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Comparison review: Even though it's cloudy, the snow surface is clear. Let's compare the rumored high contrast goggles for skiing and snowboarding.

Comparison review: Even though it's cloudy, the snow surface is clear. Let's compare the rumored high contrast goggles for skiing and snowboarding.

Backpack & Gear Snow Sports
February 27, 2019
Backcountry , POC , Oakley , Ski , SWANS , Smith , Comparison , Goggles

Written by Makoto Hamaguchi

Comparison impressions: We compared the backpacks for skiing and snowboarding that will make your backcountry progress.

Comparison impressions: We compared the backpacks for skiing and snowboarding that will make your backcountry progress.

Backpack & Gear Snow Sports
March 9, 2018
THE NORTH FACE , Provided , OSPREY , Backcountry , Gregory , Ski , Deuter , Backpack , Medium-sized backpack , THULE , Comparison

Written by Makoto Hamaguchi

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