NORTE - About Us

What is NORTE?

Akihiro Tachimoto, an active mountain guide based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, opened the NORTE mountain guide office in the winter of 2006. “Norte” means “north” in Spanish. NORTE fully supports a variety of high quality adventures centered on the northerly-located island of Hokkaido, from powder treks to mountain and sea activities all year round.
We welcome everyone, from beginners looking to climb their first mountain to climbers looking to improve their skills and advanced climbers who want to push themselves to the limit. We look forward to hearing from you.

Profile Akihiro Tachimoto

Born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan on November 3, 1969.
Active in skiing and mountain climbing from an early age due to the influence of his father.
Participated in cross-country events while at high school and university.
Has participated in inter-high, inter-university and national level events.
Moved to Hokkaido in 1996 and began working as a guide.
Recognized as an Advanced Level Mountain Climbing Guide by The Japan Federation of Mountain Guide Associations
Certified as a Technical Rope Rescue Technician by Rescue 3 Japan

1998: Climbed and skied down Mt. McKinley in Alaska
2002: Participated in a sea kayaking and ski expedition in the Aleutian archipelago
2003: Participated in a sea kayaking and ski expedition in Greenland
2004: Participated in a motorcycle and ski expedition in the Indian Himalaya
2005: Skied down Kamuekurunze slope on Mt. Kamuiekuuchikaushi in the Hidaka range
2006: Skied down Pisco Peak (5,475m) in the South American Andes, and climbed the southwest face of Alpamayo Peak (5,947m)