Conquering Asahidake - THE TALLEST Mountain on Hokkaido🔥

This was by far the biggest and most mentally demanding climb I’ve ever done. ⭐️Watch Next:    • They Held a Festival in the Snow🥳   With minimal high alpine experience, I set out to climb Mt. Asahidake — Hokkaido’s highest peak — and was quickly met with some of the harshest conditions I’ve ever faced: freezing temps, near-gale force winds, and an exposed, icy ridgeline that offered no room for error. One wrong step could mean sliding over cliffs, rocks, and not stopping until the bottom. Falling simply wasn’t an option. Fueled by adrenaline and a lot of fear, the 2+ hour boot pack to the summit pushed me to new limits. We were gifted a short window of blue skies at the top — just enough time to soak in the insane views before reality kicked back in as it was time to ski down. The descent? Brutal. Wind-loaded, icy, and completely unforgiving — the worst of the season. But once we dropped lower into the Daisetsuzan plateau, the mountain gave us a break: clear skies, no wind, and some amazingly fluffy powder. Those last turns made every moment worth it. This one was raw, real, and humbling. Thanks for watching — drop a comment if you’ve ever pushed yourself past your comfort zone in the mountains. ❤️Subscribe for future videos:    / @blaizekelly   🚗Need to hire a car in Niseko? https://tr.ee/IEZOUcw37U --------- 📍 Location: Mt. Asahidake, Hokkaido, Japan ❄️ Located in the Daisetsuzan National Park, Mt. Asahidake is part of a vast volcanic mountain range known for its geothermal activity, deep powder snow, and remote, untamed beauty. While it’s a popular backcountry skiing destination, it’s also known for rapidly changing weather, demanding terrain, and true wilderness vibes — making it both a rewarding and intimidating place to explore. --------- 0:00 This is no joke 0:42 Mission briefing 2:33 Asahidake Ropeway 4:27 Top Ropeway Station 5:25 Holy f*ck that's impressive 6:35 The journey begins 7:45 Fumeroles 9:11 Adrenaline-fueled bootpack 11:45 Almost there 13:58 The Asahidake Summit 17:05 A challenging descent 21:58 Powder in the Daisetsuzan Plateau 25:52 Ski touring around Asahidake 28:28 Skiing back to the Ropeway 30:22 Thoughts on Asahidake --------- DISCLAIMER: This video is shot entirely in the backcountry. The area is unpatrolled and prone to increased risk of accident and injury. DO NOT blindly follow these videos and ride in the areas shown without the proper education, equipment and knowledge of the risks involved. It is always recommended to ride with an experienced guide and carry an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe (and know how to use them) in the backcountry. --------- Shot on: Go Pro Hero 13: https://amzn.to/4g9vaiK Ultra Wide Lens Mod: https://amzn.to/3ZeNC2K GoPro Shorty Pole: https://amzn.to/49b4goy Media Mod: https://amzn.to/3VhFzBk Sony A7iii: https://amzn.to/4g79Ryl Sony 24-70mm Lens: https://amzn.to/4eYe7zb --------- Follow me: Instagram -   / blaize2k   Tiktok -   / blaize2k