Screenshot from: @michaelpeternixon

What a relief. All is right in the world. The good folks in Hokkaido, Japan are skiing ridiculously deep powder at the moment, and I couldn’t be happier.

The American west is dry as a bone (except for Taos), but knowing that people are still skiing JaPOW gives me a warm-fuzzy feeling inside. It just feels right, ya know?

Check out the deep powder skiing clips below.

I could watch these all damn day.

Matt Lorelli is a dedicated ski enthusiast and prolific writer whose passion for snow sports shines through in every piece. Originally from Middletown, Delaware, Matt's love for skiing blossomed during...