Explore the Fiery Snowy Landscapes of Hokkaido on 'Steel Earth'

On October 31, Channel A's 'Steel Earth' will unveil its latest episode titled 'Fiery Snow Country, Daisetsuzan.'

This episode continues the journey of Yuk Jun-seo and Kim Min-jun in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost region, known for its heavy snowfall, rivaling that of Norway. The Daisetsuzan National Park, comparable in size to Jeju Island, is Japan's largest volcanic plateau, offering a unique landscape where cold snowy scenes and hot volcanic vistas intersect. Here, the 'Steel Travelers' Yuk Jun-seo and Kim Min-jun embark on their 'Fiery Snow Country' adventure.

Before their journey, the duo seeks to boost their condition by venturing deep into Tokachidake, one of Daisetsuzan's peaks, to find a secret hot spring at an altitude of 1,100 meters. As they shovel through the snow piled as high as the travelers themselves, they discover the natural open-air hot spring, Fukiage Onsen, nestled in the snowy mountains. Without hesitation, they plunge into the hot spring, surprised by its warmth, and use the surrounding snow and ice to balance their body temperature and the water's heat, creating their own 'cold yet hot' paradise.

To truly experience the essence of the fiery snowy country, Yuk Jun-seo and Kim Min-jun challenge themselves to climb Asahidake, Hokkaido's highest peak. In winter, the usual trails fade, and steam from fumaroles rises over the snowy landscape, transforming it into a wild snowy mountain. Accompanied by Biei village mountain guide Mr. Fujii, they take a ropeway to the starting point. Facing temperatures as low as -19°C and snow depths reaching 2 meters, they begin their ascent towards the fumaroles. With each step sinking knee-deep into the snow, battling strong winds and blizzards, the whiteout intensifies, and even the shelter they reach is blocked by snow, presenting a crisis. Will Yuk Jun-seo and Kim Min-jun complete their extreme snowy mountain climb safely? Tune in to the broadcast to find out.

Channel A's 'Steel Earth,' showcasing stories of people living miraculous lives on this solid planet, airs every Saturday at 7:10 PM.

Reported by Ryu Ye-ji, TenAsia ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr