By Caleb Wray

I am suffering from a severe powder hangover as we drive north from Niseko to Asahidake. I have spent an above average amount of time in snow and mountains, Niseko seems like another planet. A planet where trees don’t need photosynthesis to grow, rather they are nurtured through powdosenthesis. I have honestly never seen so much snow in my life. Snow falling from the sky is a constant, like water flowing down a riverbed, it is always happening.

Kate Kuncova trying to find her way to the bottom.

We cut our teeth the first few days hunting the not so elusive untouched goodness at the resorts, then Ken graciously introduced us to the nearby backcountry. It satisfied our palates almost as well as his wife’s incredible baking.

Anton Sponar or BD sponsored athlete? For now... just Anton.

While resting our weary bones last night, we had visions of skiing one of Hokkaido’s highest peaks, Mt. Yotei, a peak that graced us with a rare sunset viewing just a few days before. However upon waking this morning, giant flakes of skier happiness were still plummeting from the sky. So what to do? Well, let’s go skiing.

Jordan pushing snow around. He is there...somewhere.

We started the day with some filming and ill-advised front flipping. The gracious Kate, who made our time in Niseko a five star event, joined again today (keep in mind we consider sleeping in the van 3 stars). The snow poured, my cameras cried, we smiled, and the roadside snow banks glared.

Kate looks on at our tiny 10 passenger van. The snow removal crews here do wonders.

As the day progressed, we returned to our old tricks, powder hogging. Of course there is plenty to go around in Hokkaido, as it seems to snow about a foot every night, but we have already become snobs and found ourselves only selecting the coldest and deepest lines. I am sure these posts are making more jealous enemies than envious friends, but I can assure you that we wish that everyone could experience the bliss that we have been so fortunate to partake in over the last few days. For a powder lover, I doubt there is a better place on earth. Thanks to the many new friends who have made us feel so comfortable and welcome. Japan is magical. I leave you with a few of the images we captured today as we head north to a new adventure.

Jordan tends to bulldoze the snow, it moves at his sight.

Tyler making it look good from an aerial view. I didn't fall out of this tree.

Yes, some photographers can ski as well.

Well that is Tyler, but he likes to burrow more than show his face...

Dynaflip...