Rising Sun Guides provides high-quality backcountry equipment rentals to ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure in Hokkaido's powder rich terrain. Their rental options include avalanche safety gear as well as snowshoes, splitboards and touring skis, all meticulously maintained to meet demands of the backcountry.
Whether you're an experienced skier or a first-time explorer, Rising Sun's rentals are ideal for enhancing your journey. Their expert staff can also help you select the perfect gear to match your skills and backcountry plans.
This rental provides touring equipment suitable for participants enrolled in an Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 course.
AST 2 Course Touring Rentals
This rental includes touring equipment appropriate for Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 participants.
AST Courses Avalanche Safety Kit
This rental includes an avalanche safety kit for use during Avalanche Skills Training courses.
AT Skis with ATK Bindings
This rental includes alpine touring skis fitted with ATK pin-style bindings. The setup is lightweight and efficient for uphill travel while providing secure downhill performance.
AT Skis with Frame Bindings
This rental includes alpine touring skis fitted with frame-style bindings. The setup allows uphill travel while maintaining downhill performance similar to alpine skis.
Avalanche Safety Kit
This rental includes essential avalanche safety equipment, typically comprising a transceiver, probe, and shovel.
Avalanche Transceiver
This rental includes an avalanche transceiver used for locating buried individuals in avalanche terrain.
Boot Crampons
This rental includes boot crampons designed to improve traction on firm or icy snow while touring. Suitable for use during steep or variable snow conditions.
Climbing Skins
This rental includes climbing skins compatible with touring skis or splitboards. Skins attach to the base of skis or boards to provide grip during uphill travel.
Collapsible Poles
This rental includes adjustable, collapsible poles suitable for touring, snowshoeing, or backcountry travel.
Probe
This rental includes an avalanche probe used to pinpoint a buried individual's location during rescue scenarios.
Shovel
This rental includes a compact avalanche shovel designed for snow excavation during rescue situations or snowpack assessment.
Ski Boots (Pin Compatible Only)
This rental includes ski boots compatible with pin-style touring bindings.
Snowshoes
This rental includes snowshoes designed for winter travel in snow-covered terrain.
Snowshoes and Poles
This rental includes snowshoes and collapsible poles for winter travel.
Spark Split Board Crampons
This rental includes crampons designed for use with Spark splitboard bindings.
Splitboard Rental
This rental includes a splitboard suitable for backcountry snowboarding. The board converts for uphill travel and is designed for touring beyond resort boundaries.
