Just another world from Ploy's view
I’d spent years hearing about Ishiuchi Maruyama, a snowboarding crown jewel in Niigata. This past winter, I finally chased the hype. My visit came the first week of January—past the holiday rush, but not in time for a major powder dump. Yet, to my delight, the trip was a revelation. The groomed snow was fast and …
For snow enthusiasts, February in Japan has one mission: finding the perfect powder. Having traversed slopes across this winter-wonderland nation, I can confidently say that Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Yamagata Prefecture exists in a category of its own. It’s a place where world-class snowboarding blends with ethereal natural phenomena, creating not just a vacation, …
After finally mastering my snowboarding skills in early February this year, I embarked on a mission to explore as many ski areas in Korea as possible before the snow began to melt away. However, I soon realized that the ski season in Korea after January couldn’t provide the optimal snow conditions for an exhilarating experience. …