Favorite Trails:
Any trails in Hokkaido Japan and New Zealand
Longest Day Hike:
9 hour trail in Daisetsuzan to (Mt)Aibestsu-dake
Longest Multi-Day Hike:
The longest multi-day hike was one year I spent in the New Zealand bush where I am from. 2 month trek in Hokkaido Japan
Years of Experience:
I have been hiking since I was 5 going out with my father hunting. I have been guiding for over 20 years and 10 years of that in Hokkaido, Japan
General Skill Level:
Outdoor skill level good thanks to my years in the New Zealand military
Hiking Boots:
AKU
Backpack:
anything Northface
Camping Gear:
Summer : water filter
Winter : shovel
Other Favourite Gear:
my four season sleeping mat
Destination Wish List:
USA national parks and Russia