BACKCOUNTRY COURSES
Learn to Read the Mountain, Not Just Ride It
Good backcountry riding isn’t just about finding powder — it’s about understanding what the snowpack is doing, choosing terrain that matches the day’s conditions, and knowing exactly what to do if something goes wrong. That’s what these courses teach.
Our avalanche courses run on the Avalanche Canada curriculum — the same standard used across North America’s backcountry industry — taught by our own certified guides at our Nozawa base. Small groups (max 10 people), real field time, and skills you’ll actually use on every trip after.
AST 1 + CSR
Your first step into the backcountry — avalanche fundamentals, companion rescue, and decision-making tools. No prior experience needed.
¥56,000PER PERSON (¥52,000 local rate)
AST 2 + MAT
Advanced terrain evaluation, routefinding, and proficient companion rescue. Requires AST 1.
¥107,000PER PERSON (¥92,000 local rate)
Mountaineering Skills Course
A 5-day ski mountaineering and backcountry skills course — touring, mountaineering, avalanche awareness, and rescue, led by IFMGA & NZMGA guides.
¥180,000PER PERSON — MAR 5-9, 2027
OUR COURSES
Avalanche Canada curriculum, taught by the guides who work this terrain every day.
Not sure whether AST 1 or AST 2 is right for you? Tell us your experience level and we’ll point you at the right course — or let you know if you’re already ready to skip ahead.