Taiki Mikami– Author –

Born in 1978 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. He works for RCT Japan, an importer and distributor of brands such as Haglöfs, ABS, and Db, handling marketing and athlete relations.
Born and raised in Sapporo, he competed as a mogul skier from his teens, participating in national championships and other events. After a period as a motorcycle rider, he entered the outdoor apparel business in 2002. He continues to work based in Sapporo.