Ok, well, its been a while since updating this blog, or even keeping in touch with everyone, but now I am back in Japan, back living in the world of white... as expected, the snow here has been phenomonal, deep, soft white powder which falls consistently. Went back country two days ago with Daiskuke, Kenji, Matchan and Maki and hiked iwanupuri mountain. With avalanche danger on extremely high I was a bit nervous, but it ended up being on of the best experiences this season, if not the best! We hiked up the north face which was pretty tough, and when we reached the top this crazy wind came along which was so cold it felt like it was cutting through our skin. The board down was fast, but it was through one of the the
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