Avalanche safety is not something we learn once and then forget. It is a continuous process of practice, reflection, communication, and humility in the mountains.

In this video, we share a real avalanche training day with the Yukiumi House team in Hokkaido. This is not a step-by-step tutorial or a technical course. Instead, it is an honest look at what training really looks like: the process, the doubts, the small mistakes, the discussions, and the growth that happens when a team practices together.

During the session, our guides worked through key elements of avalanche rescue training, including beacon searches, probing, shoveling strategy, communication, and decision-making under pressure. These are essential skills for anyone moving through backcountry terrain, but they only become reliable through repetition and teamwork.

For us, avalanche training is also about building trust. When we guide guests in the mountains of Hokkaido, every member of the team needs to understand their role, communicate clearly, and stay calm in difficult situations. Training days like this help us prepare not only as individuals, but as a group.

The mountains always demand respect. Snow conditions change, terrain changes, and every day in the backcountry brings new decisions. That is why we continue learning, practicing, and improving season after season.

This video documents one small part of that journey.

At Yukiumi House, we believe that backcountry skiing and snowboarding are not only about riding deep powder. They are also about responsibility, preparation, and respect for the environment we move through.

We hope this video gives you a real insight into our team, our training process, and the work that happens behind the scenes before we head into the mountains with our guests.