The contents of this photobook bring together the mountain lifestyle, environment, and ski and snowboard scene in Hakuba, the mountain town in the heart of the North Japan Alps. The dramatic natural environment of Hakuba forms the ‘stage’ on which the professional skiers and snowboarders play. This photo book presents a cross section of the winter action sports scene within the dynamic natural landscape of the Hakuba area, as captured from the 2002 -2003 season through to the present.