Tadahiro Yamaki

HAGLÖFS: What is your hometown.

TADAHIRO: Obihiro, Japan.

H: Where are you currently located.

T: Sapporo, Japan.

H: What is your main sport.

T: Expedition skiing.

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

T: Mountain biking, car washing, gardening.

"Water flows to the lowest point"

H: Tell us about your background.

T: I was a competitive skier during my student years, but after recognizing the challenges of backcountry skiing, I shifted my focus. I also value the cultural side of skiing and actively organize off-season events and promote cultural activities centered around the sport.

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

T: While on the northeastern ridge of Rishiri, I stepped onto a cornice that collapsed beneath me, causing me to fall. I found myself hanging upside down, 50 meters over a 200-meter drop. My ice axe and some rocks pierced my thighs, resulting in severe bleeding.

H: Bucket list / dream trip.

T: Testing how long I can go without consuming any energy.

H: Why become a Haglöfs Ambassador.

T: Because it perfectly aligns with every aspect of my skiing activities.

H: What´s your favorite Haglöfs gear.

T: VASSI GTX PRO PANTS

H: Quote you live by.

T: "Water flows to the lowest point”—which means to go with the flow and stay natural.