Tom Takano

Born 9 April 1972. I started climbing in 1980, and in middle school and university was interested in the decathlon. I have done several first ascents in Japan. I have also done some big wall climbing in North America and Europe. As well as working as a guide throughout Japan, I am now regularly leading groups in the USA, the European Alps, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, and Nepal. I have a good knowledge of mountain flora and fauna, and consider myself a trustworthy hiking guide. Licenses Mountaineering guide stage-1 qualified by Japan mountaineering guide association. Ski mountaineering guide stage-1 qualified by Japan mountaineering guide association. Avalanche operation level-1 qualified by Japan avalanche network. Wilderness First Responder qualified by wilderness medical associates.