Karibayama: A Backyard Ski Adventure in Hokkaido, Japan

In this atypical Japanese ski film, Kyoichi Karino and fellow guides Nao Kato and Kazuya Furuse explore the isolated massif in whose shadow Karino-san was raised. Karibayama, located on the west coast of Hokkaido’s southern isthmus just 100km from the popular resort area of Niseko, is rarely skied and holds terrain Karino only recently realized he should experience up close. Over the course of two seasons, arduous touring, several days trapped in a snow cave, and a few epic turns, the trio find themselves with a new appreciation for this landscape and each other.

[@davehoover8853]

Great to see big mountain skiing in Hokkaido! You worked hard for it! Beautiful lines.

[@bradgantt1818]

Great film, thank you! Cool to see such a grand adventure in backyard terrain from the perspective of Japanese guides/skiers. What an epic spot to have out your back door ;)

[@lukebohemian]

Japan is high on my bucket list

[@mestresian]

incredible. I dream of skiing Japan someday!

[@moonti6820]

Seems like a place I could enjoy too !

[@ankurabichandani9673]

cool dreamy tunes and turns.

[@dylanmobius]

So Sick! would love to visit

[@carpathianoverland]

I AM SO JEALOUS!!!!!

[@stoli288]

Fantastic. Always wanted to go backcountry skiing in Hokkaido, snow must be a dream. Anyone know the track that plays when they ski their lines?

[@marksevy]

Love it! Mountain guides on vacation with other guides. Where do I sign up :)

[@sandboxshred04]

Loved this. At 3:25, is that available as a print?! So rad

[@hatorij7606]

11:27天狗の庭から火打見てるみたい