A backcountry skier in Hokkaido, Japan, discovered the challenges of navigating riverbeds, a terrain notorious for its difficulty. The region is known for its fragile snow bridges and hidden holes, especially in Japan, where geothermal activity warms the water. This activity creates soft spots in the snow, posing a risk of skiers falling in.

How not to ski the hokkaido backcountry with Sean;
Volume up for panic noises 😱Super lucky to walk away from this one with no injury’s. Great learning on the unique hazards that Japan has to offer, at least the water was warm 😯 Stay safe out there, especially skiing alone

sean.toms

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