Powder Skiing: 5 tips to help you this winter

James Winfield sending it at Furanodake

James Winfield, fully certified instructor/trainer and avid freerider with some of the best local knowledge of the Hokkaido area, shares his 5 tips to ski powder this winter. To find the best snow and improve your skills get in touch with us to ski with James at Hokkaido Collective. There aren’t many sensations in skiing (or life) better than skiing a run covered in fresh snow; the excitement as you wake to the sound of avalanche bombs, anticipation as you ascend the lift, the acceleration, the sensation of your skis floating up in the transition and diving down into the […]

Premium Powder Board Rental Niseko

Snow Surf Japan - Powder Board Rental

Want to ride Japanese powder but not sure if your regular board will cut it? Don’t want a typical “rental board” that’s been thrashed by multiple users.  Rent a powder board without compromising on quality & performance.  Snow Surf Japan, is a recently launched premium powder board rental service that cuts costs for guests by providing only the essentials, the board itself. It provides intermediate/advanced riders a rental option without compromising on quality and performance. Snow Surf Japan offers a premium range of Burton and Jones’ powder boards. Keeping in mind that those seeking a powder board to ride are […]