In the green season at NORTHSTAR, we are doing a variety of activities such as mountain biking, climbing, hiking, each day. Patagonia’s Dispatch Pants can done everything. The nylon fabric stretches and is strong enough to not get worn out from riding a bike almost every day. They stay dry with little bit of rain and even if they are wet will dry while you are taking a break.

Even though they are a little bit expensive if you have a pair, you can do anything with them. Of corse you use a different pair of pants for each activities but these can go though from spring to fall. Seth and Ymkn have been using them and Ymkn has been using them over a year so the durability is proved. Please check them at your local Patagonia Store.

Norikura-Kogen Ski Resort closed last weekend though many of people went up to the backcountry and there were more people than the ski resort.

CORAL, Surf and Snowbaord shop in Osaka had backcoutry tours. Hiking up from the top of the ski resort(1900m).

It was fine and our body temparature went up. At those hiking situations, patagonia Capilene Series are so popular among our guests and staff. The staff in the picture wears Capilene 2. They are breathable and if you get sweat, it would dry so fast. Also you can wear Houndini over so that you can protect yourself from the wintd and sow when you hike.

We hiked up to 2500m high and rode in the bowl of Kuraigahara Hut side.

We had lunch at Kuraigahara Hut.

After the lunch, we planned to hike back up to the ridge. But since it was getting bad weather, back up to the t our course and rode a natural hlaf pipe at the secret spot.

…even though it was the end of the season, the condition was not too bad. We enjoyed the ride.

But it has been snowing since Sunday evening and we are back in the winter. Having 20cm of snow. Since Kyuka-mura is still open, we are enjoying last powder run. Also you can enjoy Spring Backcoutry Tour in May.

We are honored to partner with Patagonia as we share the same passion for adventure, the environment and the desire to see people “enjoy the stoke”. Please visit their home-page to find out more about what Patagonia has to offer.