Fully utilizing the know-how of a traditional specialty store in our guide services
Founded in 1968 in front of Toyama Station as a specialty store for mountaineering equipment, Tyrol has since handled equipment for mountaineering, climbing, backcountry skiing, and canoeing, enabling people to enjoy the mountains and nature safely and comfortably. They have also provided a wide range of mountaineering information and technical advice based on their experience.
Tyrol offers not only carefully selected gear but also "soft" services, with professional mountain guide Iwao Saeki leading various tours throughout the seasons. In winter, they offer backcountry skiing tours in Toyama, including Tateyama, helping everyone from beginners to those aiming for higher peaks to realize their ideal mountain trip.
Private guides are available for up to 3 people per day for 30,000 yen. Package tours start from 11,000 yen per person. Sessions and workshops on ski slopes are also available.
representative
Iwao Saeki
He has been familiar with mountain climbing and ski mountaineering since childhood.
He competed in the Inter-High School Championships and other competitions in competitive skiing during middle and high school. After that, he devoted himself to competitive canoeing. He returned to the mountaineering world after winning an award at the National Sports Festival. He is most skilled as a ski mountain guide.
He supported the filming of the movie "Tsurugidake: Ten no Ki" as a mountain guide.
[Qualifications, etc.]
・JMGA Mountain Guide Stage II
・JMGA Ski Guide Stage II
・Director of the Japan Mountain Guide Association, Mountain and Climbing Guide
・Instructor at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Mountain Climbing Training Center
JMGA…Japan Mountain Guide Association
Guide Area
| Main guide area | Mount Tateyama in Toyama Prefecture |
| Other areas | Mount Tateyama, Mount Tsurugi, Hakuba, Myoko |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Iwao Saeki (JMGA Mountain Guide Stage II, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II) |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Same as above |
| Number of guides | 1 full-time employee, 0 part-time employees (including 1 qualified employee) |
| Guide Ratio | 1 guide: 1-5 guests |
| Percentage of guests | Skiing/Snowboarding (3 vs. 1) / Men and Women (3 vs. 1) |
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 (yes) Snowshoes (no) |
Fee
| 1DAY | From 11,000 yen |
| others | *In the case of a 1-2 night hut tour, the accommodation fee is added |
The actual tour content
| First time participating | BC experience | The most difficult | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity time | 3-5 hours | 5-6 hours | More than 6 hours |
| Cumulative elevation gain |
600-800m | 800 to 1000 m | Over 1000m |
| Average hiking time |
2-3 hours | 3-4 hours | More than 4 hours |
| Slope Contents | Medium slope | Medium to steep slopes | Complex terrain with many steep slopes |