
Born in Shiga Prefecture, Riki Nakajima operates as a professional skier during the winter months while spending the rest of the year traveling to various mountains and seas. He is the founder of the guiding company "RIKI JAPOW GUIDE." During his studies in Whistler, Canada, he earned the CSIA instructor certification as well as the world’s first CFSA freeski instructor qualification. Upon returning to Japan, he participated in numerous freeski competitions and expanded his activities to include backcountry skiing. In recent years, based at Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU in Hokkaido, his endeavors have diversified to include ski instruction, backcountry guiding, organizing freeride events, and serving as an MC for competitions. Each spring, he travels abroad to continuously embark on adventurous mountain expeditions, capturing these experiences through videos, photographs, and events. During the summer, he explores by yacht, truly savoring the wonders of the world.
- Rossignol
- Patagonia
- Look
- Oakley
- POMOCA