Hokkaido

Discovery of Japan Niseko, Hokkaido for powder skiing, early publication by Paul Parker and Yvon Chouinard no doubt started the current frenzy.

Backcountry skiing near Kurodake, a small alpine village on the island of Hokkaido, Japan.

Backcountry skiing around Niseko and Asahidake on the island of Hokkaio, Japan.

Searching for legendary bottomless powder on the Japanese island of Hokkaido.

Backcountry skiing on Mt. Yotei, on a rare sunny day in Hokkaido, Japan where ski touring means powder.

Backcountry skiing in Niseko, Japan, with exotic Japanese food for fuel.