Between 9-12 Dec 2015, I had a pleasure to join a very interesting snow and avalanche workshop in Niseko (Hokkaido; 国際 雪・雪崩シンポジウム in ニセコ), organized by Prof. K. Nishimura (Nagoya University) and his colleagues, Dr. S. Yamaguchi and Dr. Y. Ito, from the Snow and Ice Research center in Nagaoka, NIED. Many interesting and very diverse subjects were presented, not only about snow and avalanches, but also about physics of granular materials and other things. The program can be seen HERE.
By the way, Niseko is a kind of snow powder Mekka for skiers. Several years ago, I also had a chance to enjoy back-country snowboarding from the top of Yotei-zan volcano (including a decent-ride into it's crater). Here is my sketch from those good days.
Participants of the workshop. Photo is a courtesy of Prof. K. Nishimura and organizing committee.
The conference hall is on the right; the volcano in front, is a magnificent Yotei-zan.
By the way, Niseko is a kind of snow powder Mekka for skiers. Several years ago, I also had a chance to enjoy back-country snowboarding from the top of Yotei-zan volcano (including a decent-ride into it's crater). Here is my sketch from those good days.
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