Patagonia is planning to hold various events around the country in preparation for the coming winter, one of which will be a talk event titled "Freedom Beyond the Slopes - Backcountry Freeriding" starting on Sunday, November 9th
The guest speakers were snowboarders Fukuki Takahashi and Sayaka Kato. Both of them are from the same generation and have been active in the competitive half-pipe scene. They have grown through friendly competition and are now passionate about freeriding in the backcountry
What drew these two to the mountains, seeking freedom in their skiing, utilizing techniques that stimulate their creativity and spirit, amid unique terrain, deep powder snow, and unpredictable nature? We explore the appeal of the backcountry from each of their perspectives, as well as the underlying values of the two men, exploring the joys and fears of the mountains
【speaker】
Fukuki Takahashi
Originally from Sapporo, he started snowboarding at age 10 and has been snowboarding for 24 years.
After gaining experience in the half-pipe, he is now based in Hokkaido, focusing on backcountry and freestyle riding, and is pursuing the technique and depth of all-around snowboarding. He is also committed to expressing the world of snowboarding through video and photography, and has participated in many movie projects produced by the riders themselves. He also trains juniors and is the director of the YouTube channel "Welcome, Ojamasimasu," which travels around the country snowboarding.
Sayaka Kato
From a young age, influenced by her parents, she became familiar with nature, from the sea to the mountains. Her home mountain is Hakuba Valley. As a mountain freestyler who freely rides natural terrain, she is one of the leading riders in Japan's girls' snowboarding scene. She won the 2024 FREERIDE WORLD TOUR Japan Series and also won the 2025 French Freeride Series in France. In recent years, she has also been focusing on expressing herself through writing for magazines, blogs, brand content, and video works, and in addition to riding, she shares the beauty of nature and the lessons and joys she has gained from them, based on her own experiences. Her spiritual home mountain is Mount Aso, and her hobby is growing flowers
[Event Overview]
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Time: Doors open 18:30, 19:00-20:30
Venue: Patagonia Hakuba / Outlet
Capacity: 60 people
Inquiries: 0261-72-7570
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: Doors open 18:30, 19:00-20:30
Venue: Patagonia Kyoto Store
Capacity: 40 people
Inquiries: 075-251-2101
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: Doors open at 7:20 PM, 7:40 PM to 9:00 PM
Venue: Patagonia Kanda Store, Tokyo
Capacity: 35 people
Inquiries: 03-3518-0571
Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: Doors open at 7:20 PM, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Venue: Patagonia Sendai Store
Capacity: 30 people
Inquiries: 022-722-2325
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM, 6:40 PM to 8:30 PM
Venue: Patagonia Sapporo Kita Store
Capacity: 35 people
Inquiries: 011-729-2101
[How to make a reservation]
Participation fee: Free / Reservation required
Participation application: Reservations are now being accepted on the event page
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