14 days in Japan Hokkaido January 2020. Places visited: Niseko, Moiwa, Mt Yotei, Asahidake, Furano and Sandan-Yama. #powder #skiing #japan #hokkaido #niseko #japow #backcountry
1:00 A lot of ski videos don't capture the allure of skiing... Your powder section was soft and slow and flowy... Its how I explain it to ppl that don't ski... It's like a dream despite being awake... A magical experience that is hard to portray... You have done it quite well... Thank you
Sweet video Henrik! Looks like a blast! Question: if you had 3 months in one of these areas, which would you pick for both in bound and ski touring (on a budget)?
Definately Niseko, however it’s hard to find low budget accommodations I would recon. Asahidake and Furano is too small for such a long visit I would say.
Pump video. Can't wait for this upcoming season. Last season snow totals were crap in the Rockies. Hoping for better this year. Vids like this make me want to get out and do the hard work to get into skiing shape. Thx.
Hey awesome video! I’m heading to Hokkaido in Jan to ski. Just curious what camera, mount and settings you used to get your shots? Having trouble getting both my skis and the horizon in my shots
Great video! Question about what the touring at asahidake is like? what is the terrain like there? We are experienced at touring but going to new areas is always a challenge. Do you have to go above the ropetoe (lots of alpine) to get decent snow or is there touring laterally and more at treeline?
It was too poor visibility for us to tour up to the top, but I would guess its really nice terrain. Decent skiing below tree line in case of bad weather, however the steeper parts of the descent is fairly short, but really good. Would recommend the place since it also felt like so remote from civilisation.
I have done x20 times summitting Asahidake in winter. Use crampons (not ski crampons) after c. 1800M to the summit. From the cable car terminal, a flat section then start climbing very gently. No technical hazard. Watch out the visibility. People get lost when skiing or walking down in bad visibility because of the shape of the mountain. When claiming or walking down, stay closer to the gas vents (sulfer smells will help) - i.e. stay as close as possible to the ridge, if you cannot see anything. Skiing down the slope you hiked up is not recommended as the southern slope is icy (very hard ice) and a lot of surface irregularity exist because of the wind. The best and more reliable section to ski down from the summit is inside the huge central gully. But directly entering from the summit (possible after going down about 50M or less beyond the summit) is tricky and dangerous because of the ice and staircase like entry points. If you fall, you will slide down about 200M and probably hit some rocks badly. A safer and more reliable entry point is about 200M down from the summit (the way you hiked up). You'd better check that point while going up. Once you enter the gully, you just ski down until you come to a flat part (from 2100M to 1700M). Deep enough power at lower part while the upper part is slightly icy. Skiing down from the terminal area is fun and many choices are possible and even if visibility is low, it can be done. Trust your ski and trust the depth of the snow. There is one area known for avalanche risks. That area is on the south of the cable car. Many people ski there as the powder is deep and slope does not look that risky (when the condition is good, it is easy skiing down). The temperature at the summit can be -25C and can be windy. There are some rocks you can shelter if needed just before the summit. Have fun.
Thank you! Disclaimer: I can only review Niseko, Furano and Asahidake from first-hand experienced. Boring answer, it depends. If you want other side activities besides skiing, Niseko probably best since it’s the largest resort. However still very good skiing but fairly commercialised. In case of a bad snow year which we had, it’s hard competition of the powder. It is really expensive in Niseko, but we stayed at a motel which was not as pricy called Grandpas lodge. If you like less commercialised places and more skitouring we had great experience at Asahidake which more remote. However, all in all I would rate Niseko the best in case of a regular snow year
It’s from Sandan Yama close to Furano, only accessible by ski touring. About 1,5 h ride with public transport from Furano. Maybe 50 min if you rent a car.
@@MultiVeepee awesome! I have been up there from the other side (Hakuginso Lodge), and after re-watching your video I can recognize the perspective. My wife and I just moved to Furano, so def going to go up your side this winter :)
1:00 A lot of ski videos don't capture the allure of skiing... Your powder section was soft and slow and flowy... Its how I explain it to ppl that don't ski... It's like a dream despite being awake... A magical experience that is hard to portray... You have done it quite well... Thank you
My dad was stationed in Wakanai in the early 60's I remember the snow was very deep.
Well done, great footage....l toured those areas as well, and can attest as true, all is as you have shown....Except l skied it all waist deep!
Spent two weeks in Japan in January, really need to go back in the coming years and ride more & bigger lines in Daisetsuzan.
Awesome video
Sweet video Henrik! Looks like a blast! Question: if you had 3 months in one of these areas, which would you pick for both in bound and ski touring (on a budget)?
Definately Niseko, however it’s hard to find low budget accommodations I would recon. Asahidake and Furano is too small for such a long visit I would say.
How this video is not viral?? This was amazing !
Love the vid! Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely stunning!!
Pump video. Can't wait for this upcoming season. Last season snow totals were crap in the Rockies. Hoping for better this year. Vids like this make me want to get out and do the hard work to get into skiing shape. Thx.
What part of the rockies? Had a great season in Alberta last winter
ski vid the transitions were so clean shame that wasn't the best snow year
where is it at 1:00? curious on finding big open spaces like that in hokkiado, i know its not as common. im going for two weeks next friday.
cheers
While there's a time an a place for professional ski movies, nothing beats a home made pow ski cut.
Wonderful, thanks for sharing beautiful video 👌👌👌
Hey awesome video! I’m heading to Hokkaido in Jan to ski. Just curious what camera, mount and settings you used to get your shots? Having trouble getting both my skis and the horizon in my shots
GoPro hero 8, superview does the job for having both horizon and ski tips. Some of the clips are shot with a GoPro max though
Thank you 🙏
wow - phantastic!
What time of the year, were you there..? Cheers
Beginning of January and like 2 weeks of skiing
where were you touring at :23 seconds? looks epic.
Sandan yama close to tokachi dake in Furano :)
@@MultiVeepee did you guys stay at the Ryounkaku hot springs place? or just tour up from there.. looks amazing. im arriving in hokkaido in 3 days
We had a little stop there before taking the bus back to Furano where we stayed.
Great video! Question about what the touring at asahidake is like? what is the terrain like there? We are experienced at touring but going to new areas is always a challenge. Do you have to go above the ropetoe (lots of alpine) to get decent snow or is there touring laterally and more at treeline?
It was too poor visibility for us to tour up to the top, but I would guess its really nice terrain. Decent skiing below tree line in case of bad weather, however the steeper parts of the descent is fairly short, but really good. Would recommend the place since it also felt like so remote from civilisation.
@@MultiVeepee awesome thanks for the tips! Definitely want to check it out.. do you need to tour skiing below treeline or all accessible without?
I have done x20 times summitting Asahidake in winter. Use crampons (not ski crampons) after c. 1800M to the summit. From the cable car terminal, a flat section then start climbing very gently. No technical hazard. Watch out the visibility. People get lost when skiing or walking down in bad visibility because of the shape of the mountain. When claiming or walking down, stay closer to the gas vents (sulfer smells will help) - i.e. stay as close as possible to the ridge, if you cannot see anything. Skiing down the slope you hiked up is not recommended as the southern slope is icy (very hard ice) and a lot of surface irregularity exist because of the wind. The best and more reliable section to ski down from the summit is inside the huge central gully. But directly entering from the summit (possible after going down about 50M or less beyond the summit) is tricky and dangerous because of the ice and staircase like entry points. If you fall, you will slide down about 200M and probably hit some rocks badly. A safer and more reliable entry point is about 200M down from the summit (the way you hiked up). You'd better check that point while going up. Once you enter the gully, you just ski down until you come to a flat part (from 2100M to 1700M). Deep enough power at lower part while the upper part is slightly icy. Skiing down from the terminal area is fun and many choices are possible and even if visibility is low, it can be done. Trust your ski and trust the depth of the snow. There is one area known for avalanche risks. That area is on the south of the cable car. Many people ski there as the powder is deep and slope does not look that risky (when the condition is good, it is easy skiing down). The temperature at the summit can be -25C and can be windy. There are some rocks you can shelter if needed just before the summit. Have fun.
Nice made!!!!
Mycket fint!
Madonna che meraviglia
Måste ha varit underbara dagar.
May I know what is the music you use? That was great!
Of course, first song is Vallis alps - Young (Zimmer Remix) second is Eastern Odyssey - Colossus
@@MultiVeepee Many thanks :)
Which resort had the best tree skiing?
Of the ones se tested I would say Niseko!
Very nice. Greetings from The Kootenays BC.
Definitely a Must Go To
The Scenery Sacred
But no hut or tent?
Or prayer flags?
Nariyama
Jättekul
Very nice sir.. Can you tell me please what is the best station in hokkaido for 🎿?? And no many expensive with many good hotels?
Thank you! Disclaimer: I can only review Niseko, Furano and Asahidake from first-hand experienced. Boring answer, it depends. If you want other side activities besides skiing, Niseko probably best since it’s the largest resort. However still very good skiing but fairly commercialised. In case of a bad snow year which we had, it’s hard competition of the powder. It is really expensive in Niseko, but we stayed at a motel which was not as pricy called Grandpas lodge.
If you like less commercialised places and more skitouring we had great experience at Asahidake which more remote.
However, all in all I would rate Niseko the best in case of a regular snow year
@@MultiVeepee Thanks for the answer sir, I will check 🙂
where(what resort) is this shot at? 5:17 also great video :)
5:17 is Furano. Other than that we visited Niseko and Asahidake
すごく楽しそうだね！
Stunning video! What’s the place at 3:05? Is it a full ski tour or accessible from a resort? thanks
It’s from Sandan Yama close to Furano, only accessible by ski touring. About 1,5 h ride with public transport from Furano. Maybe 50 min if you rent a car.
Sicc vid. Well produced. Can you pass on any advice about skiing north Japan. Places, time of year, accommodation. Cheers, Matt.
Thanks! I gave some advice in a comment below, but we went to Niseko, Asahidake and Furano. I would do the same trip again if I had the chance :)
Fucking hell can it be winter already
The Japanese Powder Snow waits for you
The Japanese Powder Snow is off the charts
Japanese, 120 million wait for your
Sick! where are you @1:13 - 1:37? Not Sandan-Yama is it?
Thank you! It actually is, we skinned up from Ryounkako Onsen :)
@@MultiVeepee awesome! I have been up there from the other side (Hakuginso Lodge), and after re-watching your video I can recognize the perspective. My wife and I just moved to Furano, so def going to go up your side this winter :)
@@nomadtrails wow fantastic , now I am getting jealous!! :))
Totally empty, paradise...
日本やん
Steep
man this is sooo awesome! Subscribed!
Would be amazing if you could check out my latest Japan videos! Been to Hokkaido as well!