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Where To Stream Journeys in Japan Season 2017 Episode 12

Hakuba Off Piste to a Hidden Hot Spring

In recent years, there has been growing interest in backcountry skiing. Many people mistakenly assume that this means just skiing away from the regular slopes and enjoying fresh snow. But backcountry skiing actually requires deep knowledge of winter conditions in the mountains, such as the possibility of avalanches and what action to take when you encounter sudden changes in the weather. One popular starting point for backcountry skiing in Japan is the Hakuba area of Nagano Prefecture. There is...