Tough break for Japanese skier Koga Hoshino who failed to slow down after landing a picture perfect inbounds 360 and ended up clotheslining himself on a safety rope. Thankfully it was a powder day and although the ensuing backslap looked a bit jarring, he popped right back up to his feet and gave an “all good” wave:
Excellent reminder that while we all tend to get a bit riled up on powder days, maintaining situational awareness at all times is of critical importance. If you enjoy stylish skiing and are generally interested in the Japanese mountain scene, we commend following Koga on Instagram. Certified ripper:
