Rishiri Island is an exception to the gentle landscape of northern Hokkaido. Just 18 kilometers wide along its longest axis, the island rises steeply from sea level to a jagged, 1,721-meter peak formed by volcanic eruptions and sculpted by wind and glaciers. The island’s name, which is shared with the peak, is derived from the Ainu language, in which “rishiri” translates to “high island.” In Japanese, it has been nicknamed “ukishima” — the “floating island” — for the way it appears to hover above the sea. The best time to go to Rishiri for backcountry skiing and snowboarding will depend on what you’re hoping to get out of your trip. January and February have the most consistent new snowfall, with February being the peak month for powder skiing on the mountain. For good views and sunnier weather, visit in March or April, when the winter storm cycle slows. Read more with the link in our bio. 📸 Oscar Boyd (@oscar.boyd)
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