Takeshi Kodama

HAGLÖFS: What is your hometown.

TAKESHI: Sapporo, Japan.

H: Where are you currently located.

T: Sapporo, Japan.

H: What is your main sport.

T: Backcountry skiing.

H: Do you have other hobbies/sports/passions.

T: Biking, hiking, SUP.

"Life isn’t long enough to keep putting off the things you want to do."

H: Tell us about your background.

T: I’m a skier who travels the world with skis on my back. I began skiing on steep slopes in both Japan and abroad and have since undertaken expeditions to remote, high-altitude, and extreme regions across the globe. I’ve skied in around 30 countries. My adventures have been featured in various films, magazines, photo collections, and TV programs.

H: What was your craziest adventure or experience so far.

T: During my early days as a novice mountaineer, I participated in an expedition to Denali. While skiing down from the summit through thick fog, I navigated slopes that triggered avalanches. Looking back, I realize it was a dangerous expedition, but it became a powerful memory that inspired my future adventures.

H: Bucket list / dream trip.

T: Skiing on snowy mountains around the world. Sailing around the world on a yacht. Biking around the world.

H: Why become a Haglöfs Ambassador.

T: I felt that Haglöfs would be the perfect partner for achieving a fulfilling lifestyle while embarking on various adventures in nature. I truly resonate with and respect their philosophy.

H: What´s your favorite Haglöfs gear.

T: VASSI GTX JACKET & PANTS.

H: Quote you live by.

T: "Life isn’t long enough to keep putting off the things you want to do."