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Tamai and Terje Haakonsen, their thoughts and philosophies in riding
Taro Tamai is the man who made snowboarding a lifestyle that allows people to enjoy "coexistence with nature."
Terje Haakonsen is the man who raised the level of snowboarding skills beyond the boundaries of competition and made it into a culture.
The two renowned legends of the snowboarding world skied and talked together in Niseko
Two legends who have each continued on their own paths now stand on the same snow surface.
The joy of being in harmony with nature and the beauty of gliding intersect on that day
, and the tracks carved into the snow
become a precious moment that reflects the philosophy of these two men who continue to challenge themselves, as well as the true essence of snowboarding.
This miraculous session between the two was announced on the special website "First Descent - Winter Challengers" presented by TOYO TIRES
TOYO TIRES is a tire manufacturer known for sponsoring the Japan-based FWT, a global freeride competition, and will be familiar to skiers and snowboarders who drive to the snowy mountains
This special site features plenty of footage of the two men's sessions on the snow in Niseko, as well as plenty of time for conversation. What are these two men, who have been leaders in the snowboarding world for so long, thinking about now, how do they ride, and what do they have to say?
Be sure to take a look at his riding and storytelling
Taro Tamai
is a pioneer of freeriding and backcountry skiing in Japan, having pioneered the rugged mountains of Alaska and leaving behind beautiful footage. He later produced his own label, "GENTEMSTICK." Based in Niseko, he is a leading figure who has passionately supported the snowboarding scene.
Terje Haakonsen
is a legendary snowboarder who is known to all. He dominated the world's halfpipe competition scene, especially in the 1990s, and later founded The Arctic Challenge and the TTR (Ticket to Ride) tour, making a significant contribution to the development of snowboarding.
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