Ted Sanders

Guides by Ted Sanders

• Japan Ski Trip From AustraliaPlan a Japan ski trip from Australia. Compare direct Sydney to Sapporo flights, Tokyo and Osaka connections, costs and the best dates to ski.
• Stay Connected with eSIMs in JapanGet mobile data in Japan in minutes. Ballpark pricing in yen, compatible iPhones, Galaxies and Pixels, quick setup steps, and how to unlock your iPhone if needed.
• Myoko + Northern Nagano/Niigata Powder Pantry LoopChase storms across Niigata and northern Nagano on a flexible 6–8 day loop: Myoko, Madarao, Lotte Arai, and Nozawa Onsen. Includes base-town strategy, drive-time reality, and onsen-first recovery rituals.
• Nagano Alps Core Loop: A Hakuba to Shiga Kogen Powder Road TripA flexible 7-day Nagano storm-chasing loop linking Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen, and Shiga Kogen. Drive-time reality checks, day-by-day plays, onsen towns, and bad-weather backups.
• Japan Ski Trip From the USAPlanning a Japan ski trip from the USA? This guide covers the best flight routes, Tokyo vs Sapporo airports, ski bag baggage tips, luggage forwarding, and the easiest ways to reach Hakuba, Yuzawa, Nozawa, Niseko and Furano.
• Avalanche Safety Gear for Skiing Japan: What You Need & Why Training MattersHeading into Japan’s backcountry or sidecountry? This guide explains the avalanche safety gear you actually need, transceiver, shovel, probe, airbags, radios and more, plus why training and practice matter more than just buying equipment.
• How Much Does It Cost to Ski in Japan?Wondering if skiing in Japan is expensive? See realistic trip costs for flights, lift tickets, hotels, food, transport and daily budget.
• Hokkaido vs Honshu: Where Your Japan Ski Trip BelongsHokkaido vs Honshu for skiing and snowboarding in Japan. Snow quality, terrain, crowds, access, food, onsen culture, timing and sample 7-day trips, which island should you book first?
• Hokkaido Powder Route (North & Central Loop)A car-friendly 7-day Hokkaido itinerary north of Sapporo. Day-by-day plays for Kamui, Furano, Tomamu and Asahidake, plus storm forks, food, onsen tips and real-world driving notes.
• Hokkaido Powder Route (West Loop)A car-friendly 7-day Hokkaido powder itinerary. Day-by-day plays, storm forks, food and onsen tips, and where to ride when the wind howls, from Rusutsu to Niseko and Kiroro, plus Teine or Kokusai on the way out.