佐々木 隆男 Takao Sasaki

佐々木 隆男 Takao Sasaki

Principal, Ihatovo Abe Kogen Nature School

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