HOKKAÏDO 2014- 1

05:04 min • 10/04/2014

From skipowd.tv :

Athletes explore Hokkaido’s legendary deep powder to perform technical backcountry freestyle maneuvers during this 2014 expedition. Navigating dense birch forests, they launch off natural pillow lines and execute smooth 360s into bottomless landings. Across steep glades, fluid speed remains essential while finding natural hits for expansive airtime. Massive cliff drops punctuate the descent through Japan’s northern island. Highlighting the unique terrain, every turn kicks up clouds of cold smoke and showcases the consistent snowfall typical of this region.

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Odile Jorigné

Profile and significance Odile Jorigné is a ski touring (“freerando”) traveler and independent filmmaker whose work documents human-powered trips to remote mountain ranges. Her publicly available edits stretch across more than a decade, including sailboat-supported missions from Ushuaïa to the Antarctic Peninsula, powder hunting in Hokkaidō’s Niseko United corridor, lift-assisted laps around Gulmarg in Kashmir, high-plateau tours in Iran’s Zagros, and storm cycles in Patagonia. Rather than chasing rankings, she focuses on story-driven travel, small-team logistics, and the simple appeal of moving through big landscapes under her own power.... Read more on the Athlete page

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Hokkaidō

Overview and significance Hokkaidō is Japan’s powder engine and one of the world’s most reliable regions for sustained, skiable storms. ” The headline names—Niseko United, Rusutsu, Kiroro, Furano, and Tomamu—sit within day-trip distance of New Chitose Airport, while inland outposts such as Asahidake offer ropeway access to a wilder, backcountry-leaning experience. Add Sapporo’s 1972 Winter Olympic legacy, still visible at Sapporo Teine, and you get a destination with both global influence and practical, high-volume skiing.... Read more on the Location page

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