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For over 30 years, our certified guides have been chasing and sharing JAPOW Japan’s legendary powder with guests from around the world. Masters at finding the deepest snow, the most thrilling lines, and hidden terrain gems, they combine international qualifications with unrivalled local knowledge to create unforgettable adventures. While we live for that perfect run, your safety is always our number one priority. Every trip is led by highly qualified professionals operating within a world-class snow safety program, so you can focus on the adventure while we take care of the rest.

Find out more about our crew below:

Tarn Pilkington

BC Guide

Tarn can be found anywhere from Antartica to the mountains….

Axel Reiser

BC Guide

Originally from Germany, Axel now guide lives and guides in NZ….

Mike Harris

BC Guide

Mike has been guiding in Japan during both summer and winter for over 30 years…

Pete Ozich

BC Guide

Pete has been guiding in Japan since 2015 and in Nozawa since 2017. He has spent…

Toshiki Shiokawa

BC Guide

Toshi guides year-round in Japan and has explored…

Fergus Cussell

BC Guide

Fergus has been living in Japan for the last 9 years guiding…

Erik Evers

BC Guide

Erik has been tail guiding in Nozawa for 2 years now and has also guided in Austria for…

Mark Austin

BC Guide

Mark is a full cert IFMGA mountain guide from NZ…

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