Chasing the Last Storm: 10 Hours to Asahidake for Powder🔥

Описание: 10 hours driving, 2 days, 1 night. The result: 9 laps of steep, deep powder in Central Hokkaido.

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When the forecast called for 30–40cm of overnight snowfall in central Hokkaido, we knew we had to move fast. With winter winding down, this could’ve been the last big storm of the season — and we weren’t going to miss it.

On a total whim, Quinn and I packed the car and hit the road from Niseko, driving 5 hours toward Asahidake — a place we had visited just two weeks earlier on a bluebird day. This time, we were chasing something much different: deep, stormy, untouched powder.

We booked a hotel on the way, arrived in the afternoon, and woke up the next morning to everything we had dreamt of. Heavy snowfall blanketed everything, and the mountain was in full whiteout mode. Visibility was close to zero, but we took our chances and grabbed a day pass for the Asahidake Ropeway.

What followed was one of the best powder days of the season. Despite the conditions, we stumbled upon a steep zone loaded with fresh snow — and somehow, no one else seemed to find it. We lapped it nine times in total before our legs gave out and the ropeway shut down for the day.

Completely wrecked but absolutely stoked, we jumped back in the car and made the 5-hour drive home to Niseko.

This is what chasing storms is all about.

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📍 Location: Mt. Asahidake, Hokkaido, Japan

❄️ Located in the Daisetsuzan National Park, Mt. Asahidake is part of a vast volcanic mountain range known for its geothermal activity, deep powder snow, and remote, untamed beauty. While it’s a popular backcountry skiing destination, it’s also known for rapidly changing weather, demanding terrain, and true wilderness vibes — making it both a rewarding and intimidating place to explore.

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0:00 Intro
0:34 We're going storm chasing
3:41 La Vista Daisetsuzan
4:26 As expected, it dumped last night
5:28 Into the alpine
6:14 Lap 1 - Can't see anything
9:52 Snow depth check
13:18 Lap 2 - We need steeper
17:36 Lap 3 - Line of the Day!
24:11 The Asahidake Ropeway Song
24:58 Lap 4 - Steep and Deep
28:42 Lap 5 - Steeper and Deeper
32:35 Lunch Review
32:58 Lap 6 - How is it still so fresh?
35:34 Random Gondola Conversations
36:28 Lap 7 - The weather is getting worse
39:43 Worth it so far?
40:20 Lap 8 - We're frosting over
42:02 Lap 9 - Saving the gnarliest for last
46:39 Was today worth all the effort?

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DISCLAIMER:
This video is shot entirely in the backcountry. Asahidake is unpatrolled and prone to increased risk of accident and injury. DO NOT blindly follow these videos and ride in the areas shown without the proper education, equipment and knowledge of the risks involved. It is always recommended to ride with an experienced guide and carry an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe (and know how to use them) in the backcountry.

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