I've been to Japan so many times, but I still constantly stumble across things that are so foreign to me.
Travis RiceWe're all doing what we love. It's how we express ourselves - operating in a space where you don't know if something is possible or not.
Travis RiceInevitably it's always a set-up; you go somewhere, bring your own expectations, you think you have an idea of what you want to do but then the minute you get there everything changes, so trying to work with people who are able to ride in a lot of different conditions, sub-par conditions, people who are able to make the most of any situation.
Travis RiceWhen it comes down to it, itโs pretty simple. Adventure is what you make it. And whether itโs the travel, the discovery or just the feeling of letting go, the only way weโll ever find out is to get out there and do it. Enjoy the ride.
Travis RiceShin [Biyajima] rides down with this big ol' Japanese grin and giggle and I'm like what? Two years later, when I started planning the trip, I knew Shin was from the Hakuba area, and I didn't want to come film in Japan without a Japanese rider. Shin had the time and availability, and it worked out perfect.
Travis Rice