This is what real Japow feels like. 🎿




Filmed on Mt Kurodake in Hokkaido, this run is all about deep, untouched powder, tight tree lines, and pushing just far enough… so you can still make it back to the lift.




The rule is simple:
Go as far as you can — without hiking back.




With fresh snow still falling, this turned into one of those rare days where every turn feels effortless.




Steep rolls, natural drops, narrow tree gaps — pure off-piste skiing in one of Japan’s most underrated mountains.




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⚠️ Safety note:
This was done with proper backcountry awareness and gear (including locator beacon and essentials). Kurodake terrain can be unpredictable — always respect conditions.




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🏔️ About Mt Kurodake:




• Located in Daisetsuzan National Park (Hokkaido’s largest national park)  
• Known for some of the earliest and deepest snowfall in Japan  
• Minimal grooming — most terrain is natural and ungroomed  
• Access via ropeway + single chairlift  
• A favourite for advanced skiers chasing true off-piste conditions  




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This isn’t resort cruising.




This is Kurodake.




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Would you push further… or play it safe? 👇




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