Follow the Best Guides on Hokkaido

If you are wondering who the guides are at SASS Japan, this video is a good place to start. We pride ourselves in having the best backcountry guides on Hokkaido and welcome any opportunity to prove it. Not only is our crew equipped with the knowledge and experience necessary to show you to the goods day after day, they will teach you a thing or two about backcountry safety, avalanche awareness and push your skills on snow to the next level.

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Japan Custom Trip Options

We are now offering custom trip options for the SASS Japan 2018 season. Although our sessions are specifically designed to maximize pow days and create the experience for which we are known, you may be looking for dates that fall outside of our session blocks, additional locations, more of a private experience, day guiding without the rest of the package or even more cultural excursions. We are here to build the perfect trip for you…

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SASS Japan 2017 Recap

SASS Japan 2017 just might have been our best season on Hokkaido ever. No joke. The snow, the people, the culture, the vibes and the food (did we mention the snow?) made it an unforgettable experience for everyone who joined us. “Deepest day of my life” was a common refrain. It was backcountry skiing in Japan at it’s finest. We are still buzzing from the stoke we received throughout the season from our clients and we couldn’t have done it without each one of our guides doing what they do best. Check out some of the things people had to say about their experience and be sure to feast your eyes on the gallery below…

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