Bio
1989: Joined a ski resort and worked in events, sales, and public relations 2002: Founded Ihatovo Abe Kogen Nature School (started snowshoe tours and BC tours) 2003: Member of the Japan Professional Ski Teachers Association, Abe Ski & Snowboard School, began guiding BC ski and snowshoe tours in the Abe and Hachimantai areas. 2015: Certified by Japan Mountain Guides Association as Mountaineering Guide II, Ski Guide I Currently backcountry skiing guide and coordinator at Ihatovo Abe Kogen Nature School and Abe Ski & Snowboard School in Abe and Hachimantai
Message
I hope that through the experience of backcountry skiing and the study of nature you will feel more strong and healthy. I also want to help you learn and develop new backcountry skills.
Guide Q&A
Q: What is your most memorable experience in nature?
The formative beauty created by snow and ice in Hachimantai.
Q: What does nature represent to you?
It is a field where we can learn about the true nature of things.
Q: What has nature taught you?
The harsher nature is and the more beautiful the wilderness forests, both the more fun and painful they can be.
Q: What do you hope that people will get out of experiences with you as a guide?
I hope to provide a place for participants to grow, and not only to have fun, but also to learn to do what they could not do before.
Highlights
・ Japan Mountain Guides Association Mountaineering Guide, Ski Guide ・ Japan Professional Ski Association Skiing, Telemark Skiing ・ Ihatovo Abe Kogen Nature School Established: April 2002 ・ Language: Japanese
