Midnight Powder Run: Night Skiing in Japan's Winter Wonderland

his thrilling image captures a skier cutting through deep powder under the cover of night, with only the stars and a headlamp illuminating the way. The stark, leafless trees stand as silent witnesses to this nocturnal adventure, their branches dusted with snow, framing the skier's descent. It’s an evocative scene that combines the serenity of a Japanese winter night with the exhilaration of skiing.