SnowWind
Journal
Series
Choosing a Resort
How to choose a Hokkaido resort for your level and itinerary, covering only resorts where SnowWind teaches or guides.
2 articles
Articles Part 1 November 9, 2026
Which ski resort near Sapporo for beginners? Teine, Sapporo Kokusai, Asarigawa Onsen and ONZE compared
SnowWind teaches at all four; Asarigawa Onsen and ONZE are in Otaru. Compared by stage: day-one stance, turn rhythm, and where to go once you can stop.
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Niseko or Rusutsu? Snow quality, tree riding and who each one suits
Of the two, SnowWind teaches at Rusutsu. KAKU on the three kinds of people Niseko suits, plus vice principal 西西 on the snow and trees at both resorts.
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