Ep 7 - Into the Backcountry – Hakuba Unfiltered with Austin, Mikey & Liam

This isn’t resort riding — this is real risk, real snow, and real stories.
In Episode 7 of Only Friends on a Pow Day, Austin is joined by Liam and Mikey, two backcountry riders who live and breathe the alpine terrain of Hakuba, Japan.

Together, they talk:

  • 🚨 Avalanche safety and mental prep

  • 🏔️ What makes Hakuba so wild and unpredictable

  • 🥾 The line between risk and reward

  • 🎿 Unseen moments from their own near-misses and personal snow stories

Whether you’re an off-piste pro, a curious SKIER OR snowboarder, or just love hearing what really goes down beyond the ropes, this episode brings truth, adrenaline, and insight from those who’ve lived it.

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