Naoyuki Kato, a leading expert in splitboard mountain descents, works as an international mountain guide and also spends much of his time in the mountains throughout the year, emphasizing the "process" over the "result." A slide show and talk show will be held at the Patagonia flagship store, where he will look back on his mountain climbing adventures and discuss the style he values, his ethics toward nature, and the "impulse" that drives him to the mountains
The event will kick off at the Kanda store in Tokyo on December 8th, before moving on to Sendai, Sapporo Kita, and Hakuba. Reservations can be made by 5pm the day before the event, and participation is free
Event Overview
Date and time
- December 8th (Fri) Patagonia Tokyo Kanda 7:30pm (Doors open 7:20pm) - 9:00pm (Capacity 30)
- December 9th (Sat) Patagonia Sendai 18:30 (Doors open 18:20) - 20:00 (Capacity 30 people)
- December 10th (Sun) Patagonia Sapporo Kita 18:30 (doors open 18:15) - 20:00 (capacity 30 people)
- December 13th (Wed) Patagonia Hakuba 19:00 (Doors open 18:30) 20:30 End (Capacity 40 people)
Participation fee and reservation method
Please make a reservation at each participating store via the reservation form on the event page. Participation is free
Talk show speakers
Naoyuki Kato
Patagonia Snowboard Ambassador
International mountain guide. Born and raised in the heart of the city. As a child, he was a Boy Scout and became familiar with nature. While attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks, he became obsessed with splitboarding and traveled the globe, climbing and skiing around the world on overseas expeditions about twice a year. At the same time, he travels around Japan and abroad as a guide, regardless of the season
Director and head guide of TENGU CAT-SKI GUIDES
Instagram: @steepdeep
Information
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