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Japan Powder Discovery Trip: Week 2

Posted By: Pete Connolly
Posted In: Japan, Snow, Travel, Uncategorized
February 14, 2014
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After a full week of fresh snow every day, it was hard to believe this trip would continue to deliver on such a scale. Lucky for us, it did. After leaving a few satisfied SASS family members in Sapporo,...

Posted By: Lukas Yasuda
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January 27, 2014
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The possibility of altitude sickness (or Acute Mountain Syndrome) is a strong danger for skiers and snowboarders in any elevation. At high altitudes, oxygen levels are low enough to present problems to even the strongest of athletes. With the...

Posted By: Lukas Yasuda
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January 20, 2014
Comments Off on 10 Ways To Be A Better Traveler

For those with a discerning tourist mindset, fixated on discovering the ultimate luxury getaway, the search for perfection often bypasses the abundant opportunities that await exploration. However, for those yearning for an impeccable fusion of opulence and tranquility...

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Posted In: Argentina, Uncategorized
June 05, 2013
Comments Off on DJ Scott Waxenbaum throws down 25 tracks for backcountry skiing in Argentina

SASS Global Travel presents a list of carefully chosen songs from the track collection of DJ Skeewax. The list is designed to bump through your headphones as you lap the park, hike a lengthy line or rip backcountry turns...

Posted By: Taran Volckhausen
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May 21, 2013
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Check out our program in Argentina! Steps to Make U More Awesome Sign up for SGT Argentina 2013 Follow bad ass guide Hike Crush pow Take Avy Level I Learn Spanish Take wilderness first aid Cut your board in...

Posted By: Taran Volckhausen
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May 02, 2013
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While we don’t know exactly where this video was filmed… We do know it is somewhere in Caribbean not too far from the SGT headquarters in the Rincon Surf School. Thank you SURFER Magazine for sharing this video. Mirage...

Posted By: Taran Volckhausen
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April 24, 2013
Comments Off on 5Point Film Festival: Sure to feature some bad ass backcountry films

At SGT, we know a thing or two about backcountry. Those inspired by art and adventure in the backcountry should check out the 5Point Film Festival in Carbondale, CO. While you’re there you’ll want to check out The Crash...

Posted By: Taran Volckhausen
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April 15, 2013
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Greg Long discusses the changing face of big wave surfing in a video interview with SURFER Magazine. At the same time as we make advancements in safety, we are continually pushed to keep pushing the envelope. “Every single year we...

Posted By: Taran Volckhausen
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April 12, 2013
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Giulia Monego crushing backcountry skiing in the Dolomites of Italy… The advantage of being a backcountry skier and a bad ass? First tracks all day!

Posted By: Taran Volckhausen
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April 11, 2013
Comments Off on How to recognize danger in the backcountry: Persistent slab

The resort is just too controlled, too populated with tourists cramping your style, too many industrialists trying to squeeze every penny from a good thing. You’re sick of it and you want to hit the backcountry. But you don’t...