Neil Hartmann

The third installment of the popular snowboarding movie series "Car Danchi"! After two years, the car-danchi crew has started their engines. This is the ultimate freeride snowboarding movie that expresses the riders' relentless pursuit of freedom through snowboarding. In search of the ultimate winter lifestyle, the riders once again leave the city and head to the mountains. The car-danchi residents, who continue to pursue the best conditions, become even more addicted to the feeling of snowboarding, and feel free to fly in the powder snow of northern Japan. This 56-minute action documentary was shot entirely on natural terrain by Japan's top freeriders.

Neil Hartmann’s Car Danchi 9 Drives is heading your way! The winter lifestyle movie featuring Japan’s freeride masters from both snowboarding and skiing! From Hokkaido’s Shiretoko to Hakuba in Nagano we drive in search of adventure, deep powder, blue sky, local food, friends and the passion for snow that we have in our hearts. New blood joins the Danchi family as Temma and Haruki follow in their fathers lines with a part called "Powder Kids”. We get a deep look at Japan’s unique Yukiita culture with “Yukimaker” and a short documentary about Niseko patrols “Avalanche Control"

The future is here and it is handmade by all of us! The D.I.Y. generation is here to stay and the Car Danchi crew is leading the way. Taking matters into their own hand, the Car Danchi family customizes their cars, their rides, their lifestyle and they do it with a camera in hand. Director Neil Hartmann takes a backseat to let the crew take charge of the filming duties on this edition. Take shotgun on this POV Car Danchi ride of a lifetime. Super storms, engine trouble, deep deep powder and bottomless bowls of hot ramen!

To infinity and beyond! The call has gone out to all snow lovers around the globe! Car Danchi has arrived at the magical number 8. The endless turn, the carve that continues, the lift that doesn’t stop, the road that never ends! Ride forever, forever ride! From the deep powder zones of Hokkaido to Japan’s northern alps, the Danchi All-Stars and friends are always in the right place at the right time! The progression of the Danchi crew has led to winter camping and even deeper exploration of Hokkaido’s wilderness. Join in the fun as we ride the endless wave and remember, the message is: Powder Forever and turns for everyone.