Aspen Expeditions

We spent a great week skiing & snowboarding at various locations around Hokkaido with Aspen Expeditions. After record snowfall in December and the first few weeks of January, we hit an uncharacteristic dry, but sunny week. Our guides, Sunshine and Yukinori did a great job finding hidden powder stashes days after the last storm. We were initially based out of Otaru and later drove to Asahikawa for the last few days. We quickly fell into the rhythm of skiing/boarding, then soaking in the numerous local onsens and finished the day with an extravagant Japanese dinner, usually including the most delicious sashimi we had ever tasted. We finished the trip with tired legs and full stomachs. Can’t wait to go back!

By Louisa B. on January 28, 2025

Trip: Aspen AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course

Guide: Will N., Mike P.

The attention, patience, and expert knowledge we received from both of our instructors exceeded my expectations. We learned a ton (as expected), but it was also an incredibly fun weekend! Would definitely recommend this to a friend.

By Dalton B. on January 28, 2025

Trip: Lift Accessed Backcountry Skiing

Guide: Scott E.

Great! Loved every bit of it. Scott and Carly were fantastic guides!

By Harry G. on January 27, 2025

Trip: Aspen AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course

Guide: Will N., Mike P.

By Nathan G. on January 27, 2025

Trip: Backcountry Skiing/Skinning

Guide: Nathan R.

Great trip! Nate is awesome.

By Tom J. on January 25, 2025

Trip: Aspen AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course

Guide: Will N.

By Mackenzie M. on January 25, 2025

Trip: Backcountry Skiing/Skinning

Guide: Christopher E.

By Peter V. on January 19, 2025

Trip: Backcountry Skiing/Skinning

Guide: Simi H.

Fantastic day out in the mountains!

By Trenton W. on January 16, 2025

Trip: Aspen AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course

Guide: Nathan P., Mike P., Scott E.

Trip was great, all three guides were awesome. Thank you!

By Amber D. on January 13, 2025