Tomoki Takaku
Born: 1972. September. 7th
Birth place: Kanagawa prefecture Japan
Current residence: Hokkaido, Niseko
SInce the early 90's has categorized as an "extreme freeride" snowboarder traveling all over the world.
His international big mountain experiences include mountains in countries such as Mongolia's (Highest peak at 4378m), Siberia
and Alaska. He has had many tours along the steep Alaskan faces while attending the glacier camps. You can find footage on of him in Alaska in several of his videos.
Locally, his office is located at the bottom of the hill in Niseko, Japan. During the winter this is where he owns, operates and is the main guide in the back country for his company " Powder company guide".
This is where he shares his international skill experiences while teaching the basics of riding powder and the dangers of the back country.
Tomoki s also an ambassador for Niseko and deals with the resort on a year-round basis. Some of his tasks include maintaining the ski slopes during the off season and environmental conservation of the forests.
Career highlights:
Many video appearances
King of the hill (Alaska free ride competition, competed twice)
Alaskan heli snowboard experience (currently still participating)
Snowboarding Mongolias highest peak
Participated Alaska glacier camp 3 times.
Long board classic (Placed 2nd)
4th King of the mountain free ride competition (placing 2nd)
Starting the "Powder company guide" corporation
Gentem signature pro models GT and floater 168
First snowboarder to ever drop
North ridge of Furanodake (main chute)
Niseko gorge
Many line of Mt.Yotei (national park)
Qualifications:
Powder company corporation representative.
Japan Mountaineering Association Guide.
Official mountain guide NO.999
Sponsors:
GENTEMSTICK(snowboard),SHIMANO(boots),THE NORTH FACE(wear),NISEKO united(ski resort),
INDUSTY(protection),SMITH(goggle),Flyer Hooks(sweater),ReLATION(publicity agent),T-TUNE(tuneup),SEV(active substance),SASURAI
Pro Model:
GENTEMSTICK Tomoki Takaku pro model boards "GT" and "Floater 168"
INDUSTY Tomoki Takaku pro model protector pants.
People from all over the world come to snowboard the famous deep powders of the Niseko, Annupuri resort hills. Please come visit the "test center" and "Powder company"where you can rent and experience the most advanced and recent products while enjoying the guided tours of the back country.
We promise once you get a taste of the powder in Niseko, there is no going back!