About
Hokkaido Collective is a company that aims to provide exceptional ski guiding and ski instructional services in the Niseko area. Their unwavering commitment to excellence sets them apart from their competitors. As the most highly certified ski and guide school in Hokkaido, they continually strive to offer the best products on the mountain year after year. When you choose to book with Hokkaido Collective, you can trust that you are in the most capable and experienced hands.
All of their instructors have worked in the most prestigious places around the world, including Aspen, Whistler, Val d'Isere, and Cortina d'Ampezzo, before settling in Niseko. This demonstrates their vast expertise and the level of quality that they bring to their services. With Hokkaido Collective, you are guaranteed top-notch service, and you can have peace of mind knowing that you are receiving guidance and instruction from some of the most skilled professionals in the industry.
Purpose, Passion, Excellence.
Ski Lessons
At our ski school, we understand that every skier or snowboarder is unique, with their own set of strengths and areas for improvement. That's why we offer a personalized 6-hour lesson that's tailored to your specific goals and needs. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an advanced skier looking to refine your technique, our expert instructors will work with you one-on-one to create a lesson plan that suits your abilities and aspirations.
When you book a lesson with us, you can rest assured that you're in the best hands.
Our instructors are the most qualified and experienced in Niseko, with certifications from the most prestigious ski and guide schools around the world. They have a wealth of knowledge and expertise that they're eager to share with you, and will work tirelessly to ensure that you make the most of your time on the mountain.
During your 6-hour lesson, you'll have the opportunity to learn and discover new techniques that will help you become a better skier. Our instructors will break down the fundamentals of skiing in a way that's easy to understand, and will guide you through a series of exercises and drills that will help you build your skills and confidence. You'll receive personalized feedback and tips that are specific to your abilities and will have plenty of time to practice and refine your technique. Each lesson can also include video analysis. This is where the instructor films you and then can show you what you are doing to make learning the new skills easier.
At the end of your lesson, you'll come away with a deeper understanding of skiing or snowboarding and a renewed sense of excitement for the sport. You'll have made progress towards your goals and will have had an unforgettable experience with the most qualified ski school in Niseko.
Lesson Types
We offer a few different types of lesson products
VIP lesson
At Hokkaido Collective, our VIP lesson offers more than just expert instruction—it’s an all-inclusive experience. Enjoy longer lesson times with flexible locations to top resorts like Kiroro, Moiwa and Rusutsu (extra fees are required for Rusutsu) giving you access to Hokkaido’s world-renowned slopes.
Experience personalized coaching from our highly qualified instructors, tailored to your goals and skill level, whether you're a beginner or advanced/expert skier.
We know your time is valuable, so we take care of the logistics. With Hokkaido Collective’s VIP lesson, all you need to focus on is enjoying the slopes and refining your skills.
6 Hour Private
At our ski school, we know every skier and snowboarder is unique, which is why our personalized 6-hour lessons are tailored to your goals and skill level. Whether you're building a foundation as a beginner or refining advanced techniques, our expert instructors will create a plan just for you.
With certifications from the world’s top instructor organisations, our instructors are the most experienced in Niseko, committed to helping you make the most of your time on the mountain. They’ll provide clear guidance, personalized feedback.
Throughout the lesson, you'll practice drills, explore new techniques, and build confidence under the careful eye of your instructor. By the end, you’ll leave with real progress toward your goals and a deeper passion for the sport, all while enjoying an unforgettable experience with Niseko’s leading ski school.
Powder Guiding
Our 6-hour powder guiding tour is the perfect product to cater to your specific needs and goals. As soon as you book with us, we make sure to personalize the tour based on your level of experience and the targets you want to achieve. Our team of expert guides in Niseko will work with you to design a customized experience that meets your expectations.
We take pride in our unparalleled expertise in finding the best powder spots in Niseko.
When you book with us, you can rest assured that you are in the most capable hands. Our guides have extensive experience and are among the most qualified and professional in Niseko. We guarantee that you'll have a memorable and fulfilling experience on the mountain that caters specifically to your needs and aspirations.
Meet The Team
Meet our ski instructor team, consisting of highly qualified and experienced instructors from around the world. Our team members hold top certifications and have extensive teaching backgrounds, ensuring that you receive the highest standard of ski instruction. With a passion for teaching and a love of the mountains, our team is dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable ski experience.
Reilly McGlashan
Ski School Director
Head Trainer
Founder
Makoto Sasamori
Ski School Operations
Instructor
Founder
Annina De Biasi
Instructor
Office admin
Bookings
Nick Hill
Instructor
Trainer
Guide
Hokkaido Collective is a premier mountain guiding and instruction company, founded in 2016 by Reilly McGlashan and Makoto Sasamori, who shared a vision to deliver the highest standard of professional mountain experience in Japan. The company's mission is to provide the best ski instruction and guiding services in Hokkaido by hiring the most experienced and highest certified instructors and guides to work together and learn from each other, ultimately raising the standard of the industry.
Reilly McGlashan, the Ski School Director and co-founder, spent 9 winters working in Aspen Ajax CO before making his way to Niseko, where he saw an opportunity to bring the same quality of instruction and guiding to the premier Japanese resort. He recognized that there were no ski instruction or guiding schools in Hokkaido offering the same level of expertise and qualifications as what he had in mind. Since then, he has been relentlessly developing the most highly qualified team to deliver the standard expected at major international resorts, and he intends to continue until Hokkaido Collective surpasses what all other premier resorts can offer.
Makoto Sasamori, the Operations Manager and co-founder, moved to Niseko 17 years ago to start his career in instruction and guiding. He has built up a significant portfolio of high-end clientele who demand the quality that Hokkaido Collective can provide. Reilly and Makoto met through a mutual client who recognized that they shared the same vision, leading to the creation of Hokkaido Collective.
Hokkaido Collective offers a wide range of mountain experience products, including ski instruction and coaching, powder guiding by resort access, cat skiing and heli skiing assistance, photography, and resort pick-up and drop-off services. They strive to give their diverse clientele the most memorable holiday experience possible by providing everything in between, such as booking a restaurant, organizing a masseuse, or recommending an Onsen, to give the best experience that Niseko has to offer.
The company is proud to have a team of 15 highly qualified professionals, including the highest certified team of instructors and trainer examiners in all of Hokkaido. All of their associate partners have at least 15 winters of teaching experience, with some of their most experienced associates having up to 45 winters individually. This unparalleled level of expertise sets Hokkaido Collective apart from their competitors.
When booking with Hokkaido Collective, customers can be confident that they are getting the highest standard in the industry, as the company is committed to providing the best and most professional mountain experience in Japan.
Our Mission
About Reilly
Reilly McGlashan is a seasoned ski instructor with an impressive career spanning 37 seasons across various ski destinations around the world. With experience teaching at prestigious ski resorts including Aspen USA, Snowbird USA, Okemo USA, Thredbo AUS, Treble Cone NZ, Niseko JP, Cortina d’Ampezzo IT, and Pucon Chile, Reilly brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his craft.
Reilly's credentials include a APSI Level 4 certification and a PSIA Level 3 certification, which are some of the highest qualifications attainable in the ski industry. He was also a member of the APSI Interski Team in 2011 and 2015, showcasing his excellence in ski instruction at a global level.
In addition to his on-snow experience, Reilly is also a co-founder of the world-renowned online ski coaching platform "Projected Productions". He has also served as a ski instructor trainer and examiner for the APSI from 2008 to 2015, as well as a ski instructor trainer for Rookie Academy NZ.
With his extensive experience and impressive qualifications, Reilly is able to provide high-end ski instruction tailored to all levels at the highest standard. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced skier, Reilly's expertise and passion for skiing will help you achieve your goals on the mountain.
You can find our more about Reilly with the following links:
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ReillyMcGlashan/videos
Website - https://www.reillymcglashan.com
Projected Productions - https://www.projectedproductions.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reilly_mcglashan/