Hakkoda..it won't stop snowing

Hakkoda is a pretty amazing place..it seems to have its own weather system. With over 10 Feet of snow in the last couple of weeks this place is really starting to turn on.  Almost too Deep in some sections. Here are a few shots and short Video from yesterdays adventures. Check out my van after only a few hours of riding, absolutely puking out there.   "think Japow"

60 Seconds at Hakkoda from Paul Vanderheiden on Vimeo.

Mu and his Burton Fish

In case you haven't seen this already, its a Rad edit of  Burton team rider Stephan Maurer Shredding a Burton Fish...Who said its just a POW board?  Come on a Japow Tour and try one of these boards. It will change the way you look at snowboarding or not. "think snow"

Japow Tour Day 1

Happy New Year!

Nothing like 70cm of Fresh Powder to start off the New Year and to kick off the First Official Japow Tour. Takanori & Junichi were my first guest of the Season. Amazing day and snow at Hakkoda for this time of year. Pretty good coverage all over the front side of the Mountain with a 200cm base.  We did not venture off the back side as there where massive amounts of large tour groups headed in that direction.  I can never quite figure out why people want to ride in the backcountry with 50 plus of your closes friends.  I'll stick the rule that 5 is too many.  In gearing up at the car I was too excited to get some freshies that I forgot my camera, typical I know.  So here are a few shot from my Iphone & Instagram.

Thanks again to Takanori and Junichi! "think Japow"