유럽에서는 위험해서 못 타는 숲 스키, 일본에서는 주인공입니다. 자작나무 숲을 안전하게 누비는 법.
The "Glade" Advantage If you ski in North America, you call it "Glades." If you ski in Europe, you probably stay on the piste. The Reality: Japan is 70% forest. Our most famous powder isn't on open bowls; it's tucked between spaced-out Silver Birch trees. Because the trees protect the snow from the wind, it stays light and dry for much longer than the open slopes. --- 1. The "Deciduous" Difference Unlike the pine forests of the US, many Japanese trees are deciduous. They lose their leaves in winter. The Benefit: You can see further!
You can pick your line 3 or 4 trees ahead, which makes it much safer and easier to flow. 2. Safety Rule #1: Don't Look at the Tree It sounds simple, but it’s hard. The Technique: Look at the white spaces between the trees. If you stare at the trunk, you will ski into it (it’s called target fixation). The Gear: You must wear a helmet. A slow-speed bump into a tree is enough to end your holiday. 3.
Watch for "Tree Wells" When it snows 5 meters a season, the area around the trunk of a tree stays empty. The Danger: If you fall into a tree well head-first, it is almost impossible to get out alone. Yuki's Rule: Never ski trees alone. Always have a buddy within sight and sound. --- Tree skiing is the "soul" of Japanese skiing. It’s silent, it’s beautiful, and it’s where you’ll find the deepest snow. If you are nervous, hire one of the Certified Guides we’ve listed—they will take you to mellow, widely spaced trees to get your confidence up.