A documentary about the evolution of snowsurfing as told by Shinzo Tanuma, the founder fo MOSS Snowstick. Tracing its history from surfing to the snow covered mountains of Japan, doc maker Eric Messier checks out the inspirations, peopel and styles which define present day snow surfing.
Watch | MOSS : A Legacy of Japanese Snow Surfing
Snowsurfing's past and present through the eyes of Shinzo Tanuma - creator of MOSS Snowstick.
Updated: Aug 28 2023
Mountain Stats
ELEV: 1200m VERT: 663m BASE: 537m
ELEV: 994m VERT: 594m BASE: 400m
ELEV: 800m VERT: 470m BASE: 330m
Chokai Kogen Yashima Ski Resort
ELEV: 700m VERT: 220m BASE: 480m
Course Stats
Ani Ski Resort
Difficulty
| 60% | 40% | 0% |
Runs
5
5
Longest
4400m
4400m
Max Slope
28°
28°
Rusutsu Ski Resort
Difficulty
| 30% | 40% | 30% |
Runs
37
37
Longest
3500m
3500m
Max Slope
40°
40°
Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort
Difficulty
| 30% | 40% | 30% |
Runs
8
8
Longest
2800m
2800m
Max Slope
35°
35°
Chokai Kogen Yashima Ski Resort
Difficulty
| 30% | 60% | 10% |
Runs
6
6
Longest
1300m
1300m
Max Slope
25°
25°
Resort Features
Features
Backcountry
Ungroomed area
Snow park
Facilities
Ski rental
Lockers
Features
Terrain park
Tree run area
Ungroomed area
Kids park
Facilities
Ski rental
Ski in / ski out
Night ski
Lockers
Onsen
English lessons
Chinese lessons
Features
Backcountry
Ungroomed area
Facilities
Ski rental
Ski in / ski out
Onsen
English lessons
Features
Terrain park
Ungroomed area
Kids park
Facilities
Ski rental
Night ski
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