Ruka Hirano led a Japanese sweep of the men's snowboarding halfpipe podium at a World Cup event Saturday in Aspen, Colorado. The 22-year-old Hirano, last season's overall World Cup halfpipe winner, ...
Vail Daily reporter John LaConte explores the mountains in the Akita prefecture of Japan with Japan Ski Tours, local guides and operators of the Anaba Lodge.
Are you looking to change things up on your board? Both of these snowboarding disciplines can add some new excitement to your day on the slopes. If you've been wanting to understand freestyle and ...