To Darrin Hudson: SAYORNARA HOKKAIDO.

About Me

Name: jeffstaple

Location: New York, New York, United States

I think everyone had a "Darrin Hudson" in their lives. Darrin Hudson was in my high school, back in Marlboro, NJ. You know, that person that you had to one-up all the time. Didn't matter what it was: Gear, hair, grades, sports, whatever...it was ON. Well for Darrin and I...it was kicks. Plain and simple. Oddly enough, in a school with over 1000 kids, me and him were the only 2 really into sneakers back then. This is my blog dedicated to Darrin. This is to tell Darrin that I'm still out there, and if he wants to battle, here it is son!! Bring it!! I've since lost touch with Darrin, but thanks to him, you all get to check out the kicks I have amassed over the years. So it is here, that I will archive every pair of shoes I own. It’ll include detailed photos, a grading system, a little tidbit behind each one and every single one will be available for purchase. (Simply POST A COMMENT with your offer). Some other little goodies sprinkled throughout also. Even if I updated a different shoe every week, it would take me about 3 years to complete this project. So sit back and enjoy! The project begins January 1st, 2006...

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

SAYORNARA HOKKAIDO.

Unfortunately, the time has come to leave Hokkaido. It's been simply incredible. The food, the onsen, the lodging, the snow conditions, the company...all top notch. But it comes hard earned. We now embark on our trek back to Tokyo. We had one last supper together before parting ways (for now)...this dope Italian restaurant. Uni Lasagna and Baby Eel?!?! What?!
I won't be forgetting this trip for quite some time.

If you look up "Virgin Snow" in the dictionary, these photos will be there. It was truly epic conditions. Waist high powder. Untracked. We were in the backcountry where the foxes and wolves play. For real! We came across some! Just sick.

The drive back to Sapporo airport. It was pretty crazy driving thru the snow. Big up to Ryuta for braving it behind the wheel while Kaz, Fraser and AK were wiped out in the back.