Getting in deep off the side of Happo One

There has been a big surge of Scandis coming to town chasing some of the big lines available within an easy hike of the lifts in Hakuba. They have been taking advantage of the good powder conditions and a stable snowpack to head out beyond the resort boundaries. This season we are seeing more lines on the big ridges that pinch down the mountain than ever before.  These are not for the inexperienced so unless you are kitted up and have some avi awareness then you should only head out there with an experienced guiding crew like Evergreen. Thanks to one of the White Horse guests and cracking skier, Mika Selroos, for the use of your photo.