Zao Onsen Yamagata | Backcountry Tour with Donten Snow Zao

Zao Onsen

We took a long trip up north to meet our mate and Backcountry Guide Hiroto. We originally connected through Youtube and Instagram as both sharing a love for Van and Snowboard life in Japan.

Hiroto took us up to the backside of Zao Onsen where we could hike to a crater lake and look for some fresh lines to drop in on. Although the snow was a but wind affected we scored with perfect bluebird skies…

For more info check out his Insta and Youtube -

https://www.instagram.com/dontensnow_zao/