Daisuke Sasaki's Worldwide Ski Adventure
Guide Bankei is a guiding service run by Daisuke Sasaki, who has been active in the world's big mountains for many years and has been a leading figure in the Japanese freeskiing scene. Their motto is "Backcountry travel to create unforgettable turns that will last a lifetime. We hope to help you create unforgettable mountain experiences in the freedom of the snowfields."
Their adventures extend beyond Hokkaido and other parts of Japan to include overseas backcountry locations such as Norway. This is a rare opportunity to experience large-scale, worldwide backcountry skiing!
representative
Daisuke Sasaki
Born in Sapporo. Starting as an apprentice mountain guide, he has competed in extreme skiing competitions overseas. He has skied famous peaks around the world and set numerous records. His aggressive, worldwide adventures have made him an unparalleled freeskier representing Japan. While continuing to achieve feats that only Daisuke Sasaki can achieve, he has also been providing full-fledged backcountry skiing services since 2010
[Qualifications, etc.]
- UIAGM International Mountain Guide
- Member of Japan Backcountry Ski Guide Association
- Japan Mountain Guide Association
- Japan Mountain Guide Federation
Guide Area
| Main guide area | all over the world |
| Other areas | No |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Daisuke Sasaki (UIAGM International Mountain Guide) |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Daisuke Sasaki (UIAGM International Mountain Guide) |
| Number of guides | 1 full-time employee, 0 part-time employees (including 1 qualified employee) |
| Guide Ratio | 1 guide: up to 5 guests |
| Percentage of guests | Skiing and snowboarding (8:2) / Men and women (6:4) |
rental
| Snow Safety Gear | Beacon Probe Shovel (Ant) |
| backpack | Something that can be fitted with a board (yes) |
| Skiing | Skis with touring bindings (available) |
| Climbing gear | Climbing skins (ant) |
Fee
| 1DAY | From 12,000 yen |
| others |
The actual tour content
| First time participating | BC experience | The most difficult | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity time | About 4 hours | About 6 hours | About 8 hours |
| Cumulative elevation gain |
600m > | 1000m | 1500m |
| Average hiking time |
3 hours | 4 hours | 6 hours |
| Slope Contents | Various | It makes me drool | To the point of incontinence |
