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Daisuke SASAKI

Mountain Guide, Ski Mountaineer

Born in 1977 in Sapporo, Hokkaido
Sasaki grew up in nature, playing and running around in the fields and the mountains of Bankei, where brown bears roam.
His world expanded as he met friends and mentors, and found himself repeatedly going on expeditions, which eventually made him a mountain guide. His skiing expeditions led him to the Paramsir Islands of the Northern Kuril Islands, the Himalayas, and more. His skiing and sea kayaking expeditions have taken him to Greenland, Patagonia, and elsewhere. His major achievement also include the third place in the Red Bull Snow Thrill of Alaska in the Big Mountain Ski Competition. and also the second place in World Tour France.　
Field Assistant for the 51st Antarctic Expedition and Sair Rondane Research Expedition
NHK documentary, “Severe Winter, Rishiri: The Ultimate Downhill” 2013,
NHK documentary, “Denali” 2013, etc.