Kaettekuru - Backcountry Snowboarding in Japan - Full Movie

Kaettekuru - A story about a snowboarder’s journey to explore and solve problems in snowy landscapes of Hokkaido, Japan. A place where he was first introduced to freeriding.
Made in collaboration with Haglöfs
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Featuring: Antti Autti, Tadahiro Yamaki, Takeshi Kodama
Cinematography: Jaakko Posti
2nd unit video: Simo Vilhunen
Edit: Mikko-Pekka Karlin
Executive producer: Antti Autti
Production managers : Daniel Stiller Cohn, So Miura
Production assistant: Taiki Mikami
Translation: Olli Oilinki, Neil Hartmann
Still photography: Simo Vilhunen

[@Brakkohi]

Man, I just started learning last year, 2023 and this film just gives me goosebumps. Powder boarding is something of an experience, makes grown men shriek, filled with unexplained and unbridled joy. Thank you for this beautiful film.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Awesome. Enjoy the process🤙 Thanks!

[@Stickybutton]

Well, don’t let this video fool you. Imagine trekking 5 hours for a 20mins ride. 😂

[@lowkey-doki]

​@Stickybutton so your not a fan of earning your turns I take it. Would you rather hit lifts and the same boring runs? I'd rather have an adventure and enjoying everything the mountains have to offer. Deep powder, beautiful scenery and great company. Enjoy yourself!!

[@user-lh3ho9ny3b]

8:04 8:05 8:45 10:28 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😊😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮 😅😮

[@laurenjager297]

​@@lowkey-dokiSticky buttons is no nature lover. If he was, he'd be more positive & grateful for life.. ya know!? ❤🌊🤙 He's no Provo bro!

[@noxnox7445]

I see news every year about foreigners losing their lives in the backcountry due to avalanches and distress in the mountains of Japan in search of JaPow, so This kind of risk and cooperation with local people is very, very important and it was a very good video.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@johnrickard5751]

I've learnt so much about my own snowboarding from watching your videos. The main thing I take away is that it's ok to walk away and not ride that line if it doesn't feel right. Don't get suckered into that 'peer-pressure' to just go for it whatever the cost. It's just not worth it. Respect the weather and nature because they're bigger than you are. I'm sure that this new found respect will hopefully keep me riding into my 60th year and beyond. Peace. 🤜🤛

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you very much. I’m happy to hear that these projects have had such an effect for your snowboarding🙏🏼

[@mitchpotter3733]

Everything about this is done right. From your approach to the mountains, to understanding the importance of 郷に入っては郷に従え. Turning around when necessary, and more importantly highlighting just how special it is to get the weather for those things to line up in order to ride those lines. Social media would have us all believe that every day is a sunny pow day, but you do a good job of highlighting what makes those alluring lines in the greater Daisetsuzan area so rare to have the trifecta of visibility, stability, and good snow to line up. Having spent most every winter guiding there since 2009, your perspective resonates with me as I have been to some of those lines you show in this video and completely understand how amazing of terrain there is to be had if you're willing to put the effort (which tends to be a lot) in. Good on you Antti, glad others are starting to explore outside the box, and even when it's not the best snow, coming home at the end of the day with a smile and time spent with good people in the mountains is always a much better reward.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thanks very much for your comment. Much appreciated! Mountains are interesting. Even if snow is not the best always🤙

[@Metalmucil]

I love your philosophy at 11:25 I have tried to live by these rules during all of my travels to Japan and elsewhere. Getting spoon-fed glory bluebird pow every day is unrealistic. Putting time and effort in, and pulling the plug when the conditions aren't lining up, is always the right move. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn't, but as long as we are smiling (or at least breathing) at the end of the day then it's a victory!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you very much. Fully agree!

[@fridthjofsimonsen8108]

Always a pleasure watching your projects, Antti! Keep it up!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers

[@LarzR]

It's incredible to see your moments of growth throughout the adventures in your films! It's very inspirational to explore outside of our comfort zones and create relationships with others no matter where we go. I can't wait to see what hidden wonders you find next!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers! Happy to hear the projects resonates this way.

[@jalanG10]

I love "The Fifty"... this is quickly becoming my other favorite ski Channel... So good! Glad we got to see some Japan.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cool to hear! Enjoy your winter

[@Dr.FreeBird]

It's crazy that snowboarding has progressed so much that "steep and deep" is not really one category anymore. Different riders prioritize steep and deep separately and it's cool how this movie highlights this, great watch

[@broeselbroem]

Thank you so much Antti! That is one of the best snowboard movies I have seen in a long time. I love that you not only show the joy but also the risk and your own development of what you love about the sport. It makes me really wanna go back to Japan where I had the best snowboarding of my life and pushed my own boundaries.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you very much. Happy to here it resonates!

[@user-kz9ci5tb1p]

美しく貴方の考えが伝わる素晴らしい動画でした

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you

[@ruanaich]

My bags were left behind at Helsinki airport. They took 3 days to catch up with me in Hokkaido. Love your films. Thank you Antti.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Yeah, that happens. For a short time it feels painful. Especially when the main target is snow, alongside onsens😊 Thanks🙏🏼

[@DoubleSeeks]

Really loved this video, Antti. Thank you for taking us along the ride to see how your deep love for snowboarding evolves. There's a lesson in here about life for all of us!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you very much🙏🏼

[@markingram4023]

Antti, I'm heading over in February, you have inspired me even more with your beautiful production thank you. ❤

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you. Enjoy your time over there. February has more sunny days usually!

[@camilocarrillo2132]

that whumph and escape was freaking terrifying, good call.

[@frozenropegolf]

Awesome movie……there’s nothing quite like earning your ride and then seeing that powder fly. Keep going my friend we’re watching

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Much appreciated!

[@mito4397]

It doesn't make sense how video can convey so much emotion. Incredible video, I hope you can enjoy trips like this countless times. keep it up friend 🏔🏂💟

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers!

[@chrisbohm4305]

That was really cool to see the Tokachi-dake alpine. Also great to see the relationships you have established in Japan. I usually ride alone in Japan and for the most part am too scared to venture far off trail with the exception of niseko and similar resort side country. I remember once years ago a Japanese guy suggested that I ride the south face skiers right of the top lift at happo-one. Two days later it ripped to the bottom of the valley. Needless to say I didn’t take his advice. I knew at the time that three of my countrymen had died in an avalanche riding the north face of happo-one. Can’t wait to see your next instalment here in NZ. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Yes, Tokachi is very nice area. Being able to venture further in the backcountry depends on many things and if not 100% sure it makes much more sense to enjoy riding somewhere a bit closer to the resorts🤙 or perhaps hiring a local guide who can show you around! wish you a good winter.

[@NemoandStitchthecats]

amazing rider, amazing brand for snowboarding in general. keep it up Antti!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers. Much appreciated🙏🏼

[@lucianrinke-hardekopf3829]

Reminds me so much of the great touring near Asahidake and Rusutsu (including all the crazy glide cracks ha) Feb last year! Thanks for showing more Alpine stuff out there for another trip yet to come :)

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Yes! It’s really good touring for sure over there. Thanks and Enjoy your next trip!

[@mtbrewfalling9442]

Amazing, your making the best riding videos out there right now.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you very much🙏🏼

[@GetRkt948]

this project was an amzing experience to watch

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you🙏🏼

[@Luigi-kn7mu]

Amazing stuff antii. “This is why I come to japan!” That part hit me

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers! Glad to hear.

[@laurenjager297]

Jajaja!! My birthday is on Groundhog Day. ❤these videos. My back is too broken to get out & do this, so I appreciate you for sharing your passion with me & the world!🤙

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

🙏🏼

[@elrafa782]

Real cool movie ! Happy to see Antti San in Japan ! Really inspiring. I’ll be in Hokkaido next week, sure I’ll choose the easy mellow powder rather than steep and avalanche 😉🤙 Hope the start will be WITH my bags 😉🙏

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thanks. Enjoy your time over there. Best is to ride what makes you happy and feel good about it.

[@Tych333]

I love watching your videos, always entertaining. It's so true, friends and adventure are among the very best things in life, great snow is a bonus.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you🙏🏼

[@WaechterDerNacht]

That was great! This higher, more alpine are with the volcano looks georgeous - so much potential there! Also something very different for once. Usually when I think of snowboarding / skiing in Japan, one of the first thing that comes to mind is the Japan part of Eero Ettala and Nicolas Müller in Absinthe's "Neverland". Classic tree shred-it...

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cool! Glad to hear. That video part of Muller in Asahikade is legendary. Such a good vibes on it. It’s hard to make a better Japan treeriding edit so might as well go explore higher up 😊

[@mediocre_carcamper]

Thank you for the great video! A few years ago, I happened to meet Antti in Japan and was able to snowboarding with you for a short time, which is a cherished memory of mine. Please come back to Aizu again. At that time, ONSEN and Ramen will be waiting for you. "KAETTE OIDE"

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Hey, thank you. I remember our brief snowboarding session in Aizu. It was fun. I hope to come back one day. Wish you a good winter!

[@jasonedens3778]

That was beautiful work. Thank you for sharing that experience with us.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@t.blaschke7461]

Just beautiful!! So amazing to watch, thank you, Antti!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you very much

[@InyoandWorm]

Great work Antti, stoked you gut some memorable runs out there in Japan.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Yeah! It was very enjoyable

[@bernhardmatejka2222]

Very deep, not just the snow🙏

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thanks!

[@amirmeric]

These are what dreams are made of. Congrats on the video, totally epic!! 🍻

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you🤙

[@Marionetax]

What a beautiful film… I’ve enjoyed it soooo much!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you. Very glad to hear🤙

[@ROspook]

you're an interesting guy. I'm somewhat happy YT recommended your channel. keep it up!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers!

[@rzadigi]

This was epic! Fascinating to hear some of your thoughts in these heavy backcountry adventures. I just returned (kaette kimashita) from Myoko where they got a massive dump. I can’t wait to see more of your adventures in Japan ❤🙏

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you! Yes, It seems that conditions in Japan have started to improve a lot lately since the slow start of the season. Wish you a great winter!

[@VIORAPROD]

best film i have ever watched.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Wow, thank you!

[@TJR82]

Loved this, Japan and Finland 🇫🇮🇯🇵🤘👏

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers!

[@TJR82]

@@AnttiAuttiChannel kerran oon ollut laskemassa Nisekossa Hokkaidossa ja parit pikku paikat siinä vieressä. Putskua tuli tyyliin joka yö :) pakko päästä takas Japaniin ja ehkä ostaa joskus Grand Seiko 😅🇯🇵

[@JakeNoInsurance]

Japan is beautiful. I hope to go back to ride as my first visit was in the city and historical areas

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

🤙 Yes agreed! Hope you get to enjoy it again.

[@philippeeggert]

Hey Antti just scrolled thru youtube and this popped up here in Bali :) we going Switzerland next week and probably Kris his first snow and if possible snowboard experience on the horizon. Great to see you still enjoying it! Cheers best from Bali Philippe

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Hey Philipp! Nice one. I’m definitely enjoying it. I hope you catch some fun conditions. It’s been great winter in the alps!

[@aaronbriggs1296]

Awesome video Antti, i would love to snowboard in japan it looks amazing.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you. Yes, it’s fun times there!

[@dancedricarevalo5326]

I enjoyed this so much man. Thank you for that. Cool credits in the end too!!!😂

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you🙏🏼 Yeah, those credits are fun for sure!

[@PantaBell]

First time discovering your channel. Amazing work, truly enjoyable

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you very much😊

[@hassebir]

Another awesome production. Thx!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you

[@FaithandActiondotnet]

Great video, as I sit in the rain in coastal Alaska.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you🤙 Hoping a good winter for AK

[@yusukehirota6971]

Nice work! Kaette kite! this winter!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you🙏🏼

[@ChuckFranco]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you very much

[@theghostofchillhop]

Its my dream to visit and snowboard in Japan one day ❤ Much love brother

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers!

[@asumasarutobi8462]

just wondeful. Thank you mate

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you🙏🏼

[@lloydsmith2389]

Always amazing content! Thank you...

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Much appreciated

[@anthonyteichroeb917]

so much respect for you opting to not ride that line at 12:00 . So juicy, and yet its a disaster waiting to happen.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you. Yes, it’s best to ride when conditions are optimal for lines like that!

[@snugidugi210]

Sick video man!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers!

[@bobbywheatley8709]

Beautiful film- well done!!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers

[@simovilhunencom]

Glad I got to be a part of this project. Thank you Antti!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thanks being part of it! 🤙

[@_gummikko_]

Törky kova video. Huikee tarina ja käsittämättömän hienoja paikkoja

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Kiitoksia paljon🤙

[@YuvchenkoIhor]

Amazing assembling ❤

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers

[@mikhailvakula2843]

Great work !Thank you❤‍🔥

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers🙏🏼

[@chadotterstrom]

Great show Antti!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you👍

[@edgecityfilms]

awesome vid! Thank you! beautiful shots!!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers!

[@earthchildmoritz]

Love you dudes, great vibes - ride safe ❤

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you🙏🏼

[@sonzhx]

Great work! And the ending too😂

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you😊

[@kindersurprise939]

Mahtava video! Kiitos Antti!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Kiitoksia paljon. Mukavaa kuulla, että video toimii.

[@flatlightoriginals]

This was a great film 🫶🏻

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers🙏🏼

[@BillyTzENDURO]

Awesome as always!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thanks!

[@richardjansen1104]

Love your content. Keep on the good work. And love your pronunciation of “area” 😁

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers😊

[@dominikschullerer9124]

amazing video,looking forward to my trip to japow

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers! Enjoy the trip

[@colomtnhigh77]

There's a reason every great snowboarder in his older years only goes big mountain riding: it is the apogee of riding, the best of the best, the creme de la creme.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

🤙😊

[@Dan-hn1lx]

Japans powder is pure legend been 4 times and going back next year!! Higher terrain stuff as well!!!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Nice one. Enjoy!

[@Dan-hn1lx]

Cheers Antii!!!@@AnttiAuttiChannel

[@nrocobc581]

Nice! Outran that slide.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you

[@IzuSansui]

素晴らしいビデオ👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers!

[@mraz1017]

OMG!!! really amazing ~~~~

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers!

[@vyacheslavlitvinov8481]

Amazing!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers!

[@thebeyondwithin]

Awesome video! Any chance to get the soundtrack? I want to ride listening to them bits

[@Chizh_66]

Спасибо! Очень крутой выпуск! Настроения/Япония/ВСЁ ВООБЩЕ! КРУТЯК :)))!!!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers

[@thims1961]

Some of those couloirs are insane any gase's from the vents

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

🤙

[@whatthegrocery]

Yes! The 7-Eleven stores!!! The best! Also, check out soup curry. It's native to Hokkaido. Not in Tokyo!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Yes! Soup Curry is good:)

[@-MINILIFE-]

Hieno video. En tiedä mikä maa se on. Se oli paikallinen lol　Kiitos.（素敵な映像だなー。どこの国だろー。あれ？地元だった 笑）

[@matolies]

Vallan mukava filmi! Kyllähän se on fiksu laskija, joka ymmärtää vaaran ja kääntyy, kun tilanne ei miellytä.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Kiitoksia. Joo ei sitä kannata jos ei ole tarpeeksi järkevää plääniä miten laskulinjan haluaa toteuttaa tuollaisissa olosuhteissa.

[@magnusgraner996]

Excellent

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thank you🙏🏼

[@DandyHippo]

Antti perkele

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

[@ieism1]

Another banger.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers

[@RVE6873]

You make me want to switch back to boarding again

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

You should 😉

[@AfricanDanceInternational]

Antti, wow. Keep on keeping. :) can i help choose the soundrack next time? :P

[@pauly1605]

freaking gold!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers!

[@rainmaker3700]

Amazing.

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers

[@rainmaker3700]

I am headed that way next year. Skiing the Alps this year.

[@Stale_Sandbech]

Big fan!!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Likewise😊

[@FallingDownMountains]

Dope film!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thanks!

[@worakitkronen]

Insane beautiful

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

🙏🏼

[@robertiddon]

One day.... One day.... 🥲

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

👍😊

[@OmarAArias]

AWESOME!! Whats the name of the ski resort or the mountain? is it Niseko?

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers! It’s mostly filmed near Asahikawa, Hokkaido.

[@divevloggreece]

Track at 20:55 please? Inspiring video mate. Ride safe brother!

[@sason9525]

What was the last song in the video?

[@maxen-4q2]

great that you share your story :D, where did you learn to make films like that?

[@turboviiksi]

Awesome lines 🤙

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers! So many great spots in that area.

[@damonhartmeier]

so dope, what camera is filming the helmet shots?

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

We’ve used 360 cameras such as gopro max on these shots.

[@2pac1411]

Hype!

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers

[@thehighflyingkorean]

Wow, just watching this and also, just found your channel. Instant subscribe! Question, what did you use to film when you're filming with all that snow? I have my DSLR but I'd be scared with that much snow spraying :O

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Thanks for subscribing. Much appreciated! We’ve mainly used Sony A Series cameras to capture moments. Also drone and some action camera work.

[@thehighflyingkorean]

@@AnttiAuttiChannel Thank you for a very quick response! Did you guys take any special procedure to defend the camera against getting wet from snow, etc? I have my Sony A7rV and A7s3 which I take to the mountains but there isn't as much snow as Japan haha.

[@gorodmore_ru]

I wached movie and rode with you in mi mind).

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers🤙

[@lucMauduit]

Big mountain riding in japan is late feb and march

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Yep!

[@N1CH0LAS007]

Living the dream, one day I'll make it out there so I can enjoy those epic Japanese snowboarding conditions. 🏔️ Happy new dude ✌️

[@AnttiAuttiChannel]

Cheers!