Kurodake // Skiing a CLOSED Japanese Ski Area
The Gusbatcho crew begins this weeks episode in the town of Shibetsu, in Northern Hokkaido. We've heard about this mysterious twin ropeway (Kurodake 黒岳) on the opposite side of the Daisetsuzan range as Asahidake 旭岳 and with a couple days left before the storm... we decide to check it out! To our surprise and delight there is also a world class ice festival in the town (層雲峡温泉). As always let me know what you think! I'd love any feedback, comments, or tips! Instagram: / gus_batcho Previous Episodes: Hakuba: • Backcountry Skiing in HAKUBA Yoichi-Dake // Shakotan-Dake: • Skiing the SNOWIEST Mountain in HOKKAIDO /... Kiritachi Pass: • Kokusai Kev // Skiing Kiritachi Pass in Ja... Next Episode: The Crash: • The CRASH // Skiing Across Japan Episode FIVE #kurodake #ropeway #kuro #dake #SounkyoOnsen #onsen #層雲峡温泉 #asahidake #旭岳 #asahidakeropeway #kokusai #sapporo #international #kiritachi #pass #kiratachipass #skiing #snow #hokkadio #hoakkaido #japan #japow #snow #ski #backcountryskiinginjapan #backcountryski #backcountry #style #film #series

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