Category: Snow

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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ZEAL Optics Goggles Demo Fleet in Japan

We will have a fleet of demo goggles from our partner ZEAL Optics at SASS Japan. Our clients will have the opportunity to try out some of the best eyewear on the market for Japanese conditions. Not only do we love the style, design and fit of these goggles, the lens technology is cutting edge. The better you can see, the better you can ski.

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The Best Outerwear and Layers for Skiing in Japan

We partnered with TREW because we like our gear to perform in all of the conditions we throw at it. We also like to look good doing it. TREW may be known for long-lasting quality and weather tested outerwear, but we did not realize just how awesome their under layers are as well. With innovative and progressive fabrics and materials we highly suggest getting fully kitted in TREW gear to keep yourself happy while shredding in Japan.

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DPS Skis Demo Fleet in Japan

We are proud to partner with DPS Skis to provide a demo fleet that truly deserves to be in Japan. Test out some of DPS’s most progressive shapes in the conditions for which they were built. Every single pair of DPS Skis in our demo fleet have frame touring bindings giving you the added benefit of being able to take them deeper into the backcountry.

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Jones Snowboards Splitboard Demo Fleet in Japan

We are insanely excited to offer a full demo fleet of Jones Snowboards splitboards at SASS Japan. All snowboarders will have the opportunity to try out any one of the boards we have on hand. This will give access to backcountry touring options to those without the necessary equipment and give anyone interested a chance to test out some of the best splitboards on the market.

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Avalanche Education in Argentina

Integrated experiential backcountry education is at the core of the SASS Argentina experience. We want to give our clients the platform to take their skiing or riding to the next level and leave with a greater understanding of what it takes to be successful in the backcountry. Avalanche conditions in Argentina are unique. Our guides have extensive experience in this zone and enjoy passing along the knowledge gained over the years. In addition to our included avalanche awareness seminar and required on-mountain avalanche safety scenario practice, we offer AAA Level I courses.

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