[In Japan?]

I live and work in Kawasaki. Not exactly at the foot of the mountains, but...

[Ski boots]

It took me a few seasons to realise that my boots needed changing. It made such a big difference to spend a bit and get some decent boots made for my feet.

 

Boots are definitely worth putting thought time into.

[Japanese ski villages/towns that aren't (frankly) a bit of a mess]

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which are just getting worse as energy costs soar

Have they increased enough to make that much of a big difference?

[Skier or snowboarder THE POLL]

Skiing for 14 years.