佐々木 翔平 Shohei Sasaki

佐々木 翔平 Shohei Sasaki

Mountaineering and backcountry guide in Hokkaido. Circle Game representative.

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Shohei Sasaki was born in Nanae-machi​,​ Hokkaido​,​ Japan in 1992. At college​,​ a friend invited him to ski the powder snow in the Asahikawa area. Fascinated by the powder snow​,​ he entered the world of backcountry skiing. After graduation​,​ he studied guiding techniques at Alpine Guide Nomad and Rishiri Nature Guide Service​,​ which were long-established guide companies in Sapporo​,​ before launching Circle Game in 2019.

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Based in Sapporo​,​ I work as a guide in a nomadic style throughout Hokkaido. In summer​,​ we offer a wide range of guided tours from day trips to overnight stays in the “200 Famous Mountains” of Japan. In winter and spring​,​ we guide in search of the best powder​,​ choosing mountains that suit the conditions of the day and the level of our clients. We provide a time where you can feel close to the beautiful and majestic mountains of Hokkaido and experience the comfort of being at one with nature.

Guide Q&A

Q: What is your most memorable experience in nature?

The moment I skied down from the summit of Mt. Rishiri surrounded by 360-degree views of the ocean.

Q: What does nature represent to you?

A place where you can be yourself.

Q: What has nature taught you?

True happiness.

Q: What do you hope that people will get out of experiences with you as a guide?

A sense of happiness from the comfort of being at one with nature.

Highlights

Circle Game Representative Japan Alpine Guides Association Mountaineering Guide Stage II Japan Mountain Guides Association Ski Guide Stage II Hokkaido Branch Snow and Ice Disaster Investigation Team​,​ Japan Glaciological Society Associate Instructor​,​ All Japan Ski Federation Junior High School Teacher's License (Health and Physical Education) Language: Japanese

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