In this latest feature, honeyee follows a group of riders through the treacherous backcountry snowboarding locale of Hakkoda. The photos by Neil Hartmann reveal dense snow coverage, intense riding, and a spectacular look at the elements. As the warm weather creeps back towards North America, here’s a not-so-subtle reminder that winter’s grip can take hold at any moment.

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Neil Hartmann, a freelance photographer and film-maker, is working with Burton Snowboards to create some promotional film featuring the Japanese [ak] team.

[ak] Promo film part 1 made for Burton Snowboards in Japan, featuring the [ak] Japan team riding at various back-country locations from Hokkaido to Niigata and Gunma. Filming, Watanabe Norihiko, Edit, Neil Hartmann, Graphics, Etsu, Direction, Uemura Yoshinari. Enjoy the ride. Part 2 coming soon.

The music used in this film is by Ino Hidefumi. You can find him at his Myspace.