Shiribetsu River

Packraft + α — Winter Packing Style

A reflection on winter packraft packing in Niseko, Hokkaido — joining a Niseko Ukka tour scouting run with packraft and ski shoes, and thinking through what it means to pack light but complete in cold-weather conditions.

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Snow Hike + α — Spring Low Water, and Still the Best Combination

A spring snow hike and packraft session in Niseko, Hokkaido — the river ran lower than expected, but the experience of moving between snow and water remained as compelling as ever.

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Packraft + α — Downriver with Snow Hiking Gear on Board

A spring packraft run on the Shiribetsu River in Niseko with ski shoes strapped to the bow — and what I learned about better ways to rig winter gear on a packraft for the next trip.

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Packraft + α — The View That Was Waiting at the Top

A short reflection from a spring packraft + snow hike trip in Niseko, Hokkaido. After the climb, Mount Yotei appeared in its full snow-capped presence — a view only reachable by going there.

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Packrafting + Skiing!!

A spring packrafting adventure in Niseko, Hokkaido — ski shoes on the approach, packraft on the return. A rare 4-hour adventure tour combining snow field hiking and river paddling with Niseko Ukka.

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Why Paddlers Keep Coming Back to the River — Shiribetsu Fest 2024 Pre-Event

A report from the Shiribetsu Fest 2024 pre-event on the Shiribetsu River in Hokkaido — litter pickup while paddling, a packraft exhibition race, rescue scenario discussion, and what it means when paddlers from all walks of life gather around one river.

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Chasing River Fog by Packraft in Winter Hokkaido

While the ski slopes of Niseko were packed with powder hunters, we paddled the Shiribetsu River in winter to chase something rare — river fog rising from the water on a freezing Hokkaido morning. A niche but unforgettable packrafting experience.

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