Car Danchi 7th Gear Teaser

Over the last couple of years I have been dreaming of living the Car Danchi life and last winter I made a few trips happen. The latest installment of Car Danchi will be out 9/20, but here is Teaser to keep you occupied. Oh and check the credits...I'm in it!

Old Friends reunite

Some old and new friends came to Hakkoda for one day and they sure picked a perfect one. I use to work with a couple of these guys in LA with Burton. The boys can shred!  Check out the vid and some pics from the day. Oh its was St. Patricks Day!

Hakkoda Diaries Episode Ten #perfectten from Paul Vanderheiden on Vimeo.

Photo Session with Tabata-san

A week ago we got linked up with Tabata-san who really enjoys taken photos of powder and Hakkoda. Here are a few from the day.  Pretty stoked on these.
Go check out his site for more--------> http://www.ao-shot.com/cn13/pg747.html

Splitboard Mission

Hakkoda has had a great start to the season, but sometimes it does have to stop snowing for a 24-48 hours in January. In this case, its time to break out the Splitboard and go earn some turns on a Mountain in the Hakkoda's nobody ventures to trek in high winter season. 1.5 hours of driving each way, 2 hours of hiking and ten minutes of snowboarding. Each turn is worth it, no crowds, no people. Just nature, snow bunnies (actual white rabbits) and of course fresh lines top to bottom.

Hakkoda Diaries Episode Nine #Splitboard from Paul Vanderheiden on Vimeo.

Robby Days at Hakkoda

My good friend that I grew up with came to Japan for a quick 4 day trip and timed it prefect with the snow and weather.  The first day of riding was typical Hakkoda white out conditions and the second day was all time sunny and snow conditions.  Good times followed by Onsens, sushi, ramen, and Beers! Good to see you old friend. Heres to making dreams.


Hakkoda Diaries Episode Eight #RobbyDays from Paul Vanderheiden on Vimeo.

Hakkoda Diaries Episode Six: #90cm

It's been a deep week to say the least.  It snowed around a foot a night for 5 days straight and last night it snowed around 3 feet. Almost too much snow...almost.  This could be another all time season in Japan.

Hakkoda Diaries Episode Six: #90cm from Paul Vanderheiden on Vimeo.

Hakkoda Diaries, Episode Three #theday

Hakkoda Diaries is a webisode series featuring the daily to weekly life at Hakkoda during the winter months. In this third episode riders, Mukai, Toyokawa,Ryoma Ramka Hosaka and Paul(Boarder-san) Enjoy "the Day" in the Hakkoda BC. Taken December 29, 2012 with Gopro Hero 2.

Ryoma AK457

Local Hakkoda Rider Ryoma on AK457 with Salomon powder snake. Check the last shot of Ryoma and I together. Good to have Ryoma Ramka Hosaka nominated "Local Hero" by Burton AK457. Welcome to the Team Ryoma.

Ryoma & Qoo

Week in Hakkoda

This last week at Hakkoda has been goooooood! And its only going to get better as each day and week pass during the next couple of months. Things are starting to fill in nicely with over 2 meters at the Base. Here's to another amazing season at Hakkoda!

  Japow Tours is underway as of this Friday the 28th and is taking reservations now so don't wait to book as my schedule is already starting to fill up. Check my calender to see what works for you. Book here for Japow Tours!

Hakkoda Movie. By Okaken; 岡健司

During the last couple of seasons I have been lucky enough to ride with some amazingly talented and passionate people at Hakkoda. This is Okaken and this is his new movie about Hakkoda that will come out this fall 2012.  Below are some pictures I took of him while on some adventures and filming excursions. For more about the Hakkoda Movie and Okaken. Check out his web page and also go like his new Facebook page for the movie as it will be updated with new content until the movie comes out. So stoked to see the whole movie and really excited for everyone involved. Heres to dreaming of powder in July.

Web site--http://okaken.asia/index.html

Facebook page---https://www.facebook.com/hakkoda.dvd

getting the shot!

Directing 

The result.

Hakkoda hut

Every year I try to stay at one of the 2 mountain huts in the Hakkodas.  Finally made it back a couple of weeks ago.  Its a great place to stay as you have lots of options to ski when you wake up. Plus staying in a cabin with no running water or heat for the night in the snow is pretty cool.