Take a trip with Caley Vanular to Japan, and see all the latest from the Agave Ridge Collection...
With snow in the forecast and the taste of true Japanese ramen on our minds, we packed our bags and headed across the ocean to Hokkaido, Japan. Our goals in Japan were simple: snowboard till we couldn’t stand any longer, stuff our faces with Japanese food and make friends with the locals. The first goal came easy. The snow was incredible. It was so good that it was hard to take a break, especially because the resorts stay open for night riding. You literally don’t have to go home.
For this trip we split our time between resort riding and splitboarding. Some days started at the crack of dawn, putting one foot in front of the other, climbing some serious vertical while exploring new locations to snowboard. This time spent in the Japanese backcountry touring is so special, the process slows everything down and gives you a chance to take in the scenery to get a more intimate impression of your surroundings. After a day of touring and riding we would ride to the natural onsens and strip out of our wet cold snowboard gear into the warmth of the natural hot spring. It is the most amazing way to wind down from the day and experience a true aspect of Japanese culture in the north.
When we weren’t off in the backcountry we were at the resorts. The resorts in Japan are amazing and so affordable compared to North America. Because of this we were able to check out a variety of resorts like Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village, An’nupuri, Niseko Moiwa and Kiroro. Each resort has its own unique feeling, locations and a new bowl of ramen to try. We spent the majority of our trip hiking around the slack country of these resorts in search of untracked powder and unique features.
The culture of Japan shines through in such a special way. We were fortunate enough to join various guides and friends at each resort who showed us their favorite spots and taught us what snowboarding is in Japan. Their respect for the environment and their equipment is unlike any culture I have seen. This constant attention to detail crosses over and applies to their appreciation for the art of the turn. This style has adapted the way many people are starting to think about snowboarding and will translate into my style for years to come.
Women's Mountain Trip Beanie | $19.95
Style: JSBNQMOU
A core, cozy beanie for winter days to come. A slouch fit, rib knit beanie features a wide foldover cuff, topped with a small woven clip label.
Women's Beanie
Slouchy fit.
Foldover cuff.
Woven clip label.
Material: acrylic knit.
Women's Soffya Outerwear Jacket | $199.95
Style: JSNJQSOF
Ditch the map in favor of fresh tracks in this ultra warm, backcountry ready jacket. Made with a heavy synthetic down fill, the Soffya quilted jacket features a slimmed-down silhouette, finished with a removable fur band around the hood.
Women's Outerwear Jacket.
Ultra warm, quilted jacket.
Fabric: 2L Light Ripstop.
10K Waterproof / 10K Breathable.
Insulation: mapped synthetic down.
Women's Terry Slim Fit Outerwear Pants | $129.95
Style: JSNPQTER
It’s clean lines from summit down in the skinny fit, high stretch Terry Outerwear Pant. Featuring a fit designed to offer a tailored look, without sacrificing performance, the skinny snow pants feature a higher back rise and allover stretch fabric.
Women's Slim Fit Outerwear Pants.
Fabric: 2L Stretch Ottoman.
10K Waterproof / 10K Breathable.
Insulation: Polyfill 60g.
Critically taped seams.
Women's Mountain Trip Beanie | $19.95
Style: JSBNQMOU
A core, cozy beanie for winter days to come. A slouch fit, rib knit beanie features a wide foldover cuff, topped with a small woven clip label.
Women's Beanie
Slouchy fit.
Foldover cuff.
Woven clip label.
Material: acrylic knit.
Women's Soffya Outerwear Jacket | $199.95
Style: JSNJQSOF
Ditch the map in favor of fresh tracks in this ultra warm, backcountry ready jacket. Made with a heavy synthetic down fill, the Soffya quilted jacket features a slimmed-down silhouette, finished with a removable fur band around the hood.
Women's Outerwear Jacket.
Ultra warm, quilted jacket.
Fabric: 2L Light Ripstop.
10K Waterproof / 10K Breathable.
Insulation: mapped synthetic down.
Women's Terry Slim Fit Outerwear Pants | $129.95
Style: JSNPQTER
It’s clean lines from summit down in the skinny fit, high stretch Terry Outerwear Pant. Featuring a fit designed to offer a tailored look, without sacrificing performance, the skinny snow pants feature a higher back rise and allover stretch fabric.
Women's Slim Fit Outerwear Pants.
Fabric: 2L Stretch Ottoman.
10K Waterproof / 10K Breathable.
Insulation: Polyfill 60g.
Critically taped seams.
Women's Good Vibes Only Pom Pom Beanie | $24.95
Style: JSBNQGOO
A beanie that feels just as cozy as it looks. Fully lined in plush sherpa, the fitted, chunky knit beanie tops it off with a removable pom pom, giving you an ultra warm, versatile piece.
Women's Pom Pom Beanie
Fold up skull fit.
Full sherpa lining.
Fitted.
Chunky knit.
Women's Elodie Outerwear Jacket | $189.95
Style: JSNJQELO
Surplus-inspired utilitarian design is met with performance stretch in the Elodie Jacket. The Women's snow jacket features cargo pocketing and a minimalist appeal, built from stretch ottoman, delivering heat, water-resistance, mobility and a matte finish.
Women's Outerwear Jacket.
Fabric: 2L Stretch Ottoman.
10K Waterproof / 10K Breathable.
Critically taped seams.
Mesh lined underarm ventings./li>
Women's Terry Slim Fit Outerwear Pants | $129.95
Style: JSNPQTER
It’s clean lines from summit down in the skinny fit, high stretch Terry Outerwear Pant. Featuring a fit designed to offer a tailored look, without sacrificing performance, the skinny snow pants feature a higher back rise and allover stretch fabric.
Women's Slim Fit Outerwear Pants.
Fabric: 2L Stretch Ottoman.
10K Waterproof / 10K Breathable.
Insulation: Polyfill 60g.
Critically taped seams.
Women's Good Vibes Only Pom Pom Beanie | $24.95
Style: JSBNQGOO
A beanie that feels just as cozy as it looks. Fully lined in plush sherpa, the fitted, chunky knit beanie tops it off with a removable pom pom, giving you an ultra warm, versatile piece.
Women's Pom Pom Beanie
Fold up skull fit.
Full sherpa lining.
Fitted.
Chunky knit.
Women's Elodie Outerwear Jacket | $24.95
Style: JSNJQELO
Surplus-inspired utilitarian design is met with performance stretch in the Elodie Jacket. The Women's snow jacket features cargo pocketing and a minimalist appeal, built from stretch ottoman, delivering heat, water-resistance, mobility and a matte finish.
Women's Outerwear Jacket.
Fabric: 2L Stretch Ottoman.
10K Waterproof / 10K Breathable.
Critically taped seams.
Mesh lined underarm ventings./li>
Women's Terry Slim Fit Outerwear Pants | $129.95
Style: JSNPQTER
It’s clean lines from summit down in the skinny fit, high stretch Terry Outerwear Pant. Featuring a fit designed to offer a tailored look, without sacrificing performance, the skinny snow pants feature a higher back rise and allover stretch fabric.
Women's Slim Fit Outerwear Pants.
Fabric: 2L Stretch Ottoman.
10K Waterproof / 10K Breathable.
Insulation: Polyfill 60g.
Critically taped seams.
Women's Terry Slim Fit Outerwear Pants | $129.95
Style: JSNPQTER
It’s clean lines from summit down in the skinny fit, high stretch Terry Outerwear Pant. Featuring a fit designed to offer a tailored look, without sacrificing performance, the skinny snow pants feature a higher back rise and allover stretch fabric.
Women's Slim Fit Outerwear Pants.
Fabric: 2L Stretch Ottoman.
10K Waterproof / 10K Breathable.
Insulation: Polyfill 60g.
Critically taped seams.
Women's Soffya Outerwear Jacket | $199.95
Style: JSNJQSOF
Ditch the map in favor of fresh tracks in this ultra warm, backcountry ready jacket. Made with a heavy synthetic down fill, the Soffya quilted jacket features a slimmed-down silhouette, finished with a removable fur band around the hood.
Women's Outerwear Jacket.
Ultra warm, quilted jacket.
Fabric: 2L Light Ripstop.
10K Waterproof / 10K Breathable.
Insulation: mapped synthetic down.
Women's Mountain Trip Beanie | $19.95
Style: JSBNQMOU
A core, cozy beanie for winter days to come. A slouch fit, rib knit beanie features a wide foldover cuff, topped with a small woven clip label.
Women's Beanie
Slouchy fit.
Foldover cuff.
Woven clip label.
Material: acrylic knit.
Women's Soffya Outerwear Jacket | $199.95
Style: JSNJQSOF
Ditch the map in favor of fresh tracks in this ultra warm, backcountry ready jacket. Made with a heavy synthetic down fill, the Soffya quilted jacket features a slimmed-down silhouette, finished with a removable fur band around the hood.
Women's Outerwear Jacket.
Ultra warm, quilted jacket.
Fabric: 2L Light Ripstop.
10K Waterproof / 10K Breathable.
Insulation: mapped synthetic down.
Women's Nora Snow Jacket | $229.95
Style: JSNJQNOR
When the winter is calling, and adventure is on the horizon, gear up with premium, eco-conscious insulation. Filled with recycled Primaloft Black Eco insulation and finished with 10K weatherproofing, the Nora keeps you warm and dry despite frigid conditions.
Womens Snow Jacket.
10K Waterproof Rating.
Critically taped seams.
Mesh lined underarm vents.
Removeable waterproof powder skirt.
Women's Nora Snow Jacket | $229.95
Style: JSNJQNOR
When the winter is calling, and adventure is on the horizon, gear up with premium, eco-conscious insulation. Filled with recycled Primaloft Black Eco insulation and finished with 10K weatherproofing, the Nora keeps you warm and dry despite frigid conditions.
Womens Snow Jacket.
10K Waterproof Rating.
Critically taped seams.
Mesh lined underarm vents.
Removeable waterproof powder skirt.
Women's Terry Slim Fit Outerwear Pants | $129.95
Style: JSNPQTER
It’s clean lines from summit down in the skinny fit, high stretch Terry Outerwear Pant. Featuring a fit designed to offer a tailored look, without sacrificing performance, the skinny snow pants feature a higher back rise and allover stretch fabric.
Women's Slim Fit Outerwear Pants.
Fabric: 2L Stretch Ottoman.
10K Waterproof / 10K Breathable.
Insulation: Polyfill 60g.
Critically taped seams.
Venture Out Plaid Top | $199.95
Style: J501QBVE
Elevate a late-summer staple with the Venture Out. An outdoor essential, the plaid shirt is upgraded with a shirt tail hem and shoulder epaulettes.
Womens plaid flannel shirt.
Long sleeves.
Button down front.
Buttoned pockets at chest.
Shirt tail hem.
Secret Love Ribbed Tee | $34.95
Style: J902QBSE
A staple tee with a side of sweetness. Delivering 90’s rib to your essential solid t-shirt, the Secret Love is topped with subtle ruffle stitching at the sleeve and hem.
Rib knit t-shirt.
Baby merrow ruffle at sleeve and bottom hem.
Scoop front neckline.
Fitted.
Material: lightweight variegated rib knit.
Venture Out Plaid Top | $199.95
Style: J501QBVE
Elevate a late-summer staple with the Venture Out. An outdoor essential, the plaid shirt is upgraded with a shirt tail hem and shoulder epaulettes.
Womens plaid flannel shirt.
Long sleeves.
Button down front.
Buttoned pockets at chest.
Shirt tail hem.
Secret Love Ribbed Tee | $34.95
Style: J902QBSE
A staple tee with a side of sweetness. Delivering 90’s rib to your essential solid t-shirt, the Secret Love is topped with subtle ruffle stitching at the sleeve and hem.
