One great thing about the internet is being able to share what you are passionate about with others who share the same passion.

JapanPeuf - A man of rich French alpine origin enjoys backcountry touring and fishing in the Yuzawa area. A good friend.

Backcountry Japan - One of Japan's most active gaijin/Japanese backcountry couples, also in the Yuzawa area. Great backcountry people.

Hiking Japan - Probably the best online Japanese hiking guide in English. It takes effort to create a guide like this.

i, cjw - Probably the best mountain and man blogs I know of.

Powder Bum - A passionate tough Japanese man who loves the backcountry. I enjoyed touring with him once.

Over the Hills and Far Away - Never met this adventurous German lady, but she embodies the heart soul of backcountry alpine adventure.

Rakuseki - Japanese guys who climb and ski steep stuff.

Tree Pilot - A backcountry splitboarder from Canada. Looks like Grizzly Adams. Loves touring.

Hanameizan - I love hiking with my dog, and these guys love hiking together even more.

Greg Hill - I don't know Greg Hill at all, but what he does in the mountains of Canada inspires me endlessly.