Write down your ski history with photos and your own words
Akira Sasaki, who was active as a top alpine racer and then turned to the world of freeriding. The first video work "Akira's Project" produced by himself is nearing completion and will be released this autumn. So here again, we will focus on Akira Sasaki's ski life. In his own words, follow the path leading up to "Akira's Project".
38 years ago, my story began. An encounter with skiing that can only be described as miraculous *4 years old, Mt. Niyama Ski Resort
Fascinated by skiing with the whole family *7 years old, Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort
Participating in tournaments, winning and losing *8 years old, Yamaha Cup final
Skiing gave me the joy of winning, and the frustration of losing made me enjoy the next time .
When I signed a contract with Salomon in the third grade of elementary school, my goals began to face the world, albeit vaguely. He is the coach who let me play skiing freely. And above all, thanks to my parents and brothers
When I was a child, I set a goal to be on the podium at the World Cup, the world's highest stage.Photo/Yoshio Takusagawa Location/Wengen, SUI
The fact that Asians are active in the world of alpine skiing is unique. Photo/Yoshio Takusagawa Location/Wengen, SUI
Photo/Yoshio Takusagawa Location /Bormio, ITA
Playing in front of tens of thousands of spectators has become a living. Photo/Yoshio Takusagawa Location/Wengen, SUI
The establishment of a fan club in Austria, where skiing is a national sport, feels like a success as a racer and skier. Photo/Yoshio Takusagawa Location/Kitzbuhel, AUS
However, while competing in the world's top scene, somehow I felt that the perspective of skiing, which was a miraculous encounter, was narrowing.Photo/Yoshio Takusagawa Location/CHAMONIX,FRA
After the Sochi Olympics, the World Cup was held in Slovenia. Location/Kranjska Gora, SLO who voluntarily left in search of the essence of skiing in front of tens of thousands of spectators in the final Super Run
Photo/Yoshiro Higai Location /Lofoten Islands, NOR
Photo/Yoshiro Higai Location /Lofoten Islands, NOR
I found a way to face nature, my way of life, thoughts, and style. Photo/Yoshiro Higai Location/Lofoten Islands, NOR
Photo/Yusuke Hirota Location/Altai, MNG
I know what I want and what I want to be. Photo/Yusuke Hirota Location/Altai, MNG
I want to enrich my life with skiing, which will forever be a miraculous encounter Photo/Yusuke Hirota Location/Altai, MNG
alpine era, I pushed my limits and didn't decide my limits .
I have no choice but to challenge my limits. My story shines through challenges Akira's Project Photo/Tomokazu Kuwano Location/Gunma, JPN
Akira Sasaki
Born in 1981 in Hokuto City, Hokkaido. He has three Alpine World Cup podiums and four consecutive Olympic appearances from Salt Lake to Sochi.
He left a rare record as an Asian. After leaving the competition, he started "Akira's Project" while skating around the world and developing a concept for video production.
Produced by himself and skied in Norway, Mongolia, and Tanigawadake. I am currently waiting for the work to be completed. Photo/Yusuke Abe
