Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Breaking Trails is a series from the GORE-TEX Brand following pairs of inspiring individuals as they forge paths and form connections in the outdoors. Each episode sees two remarkable life journeys intersect on a physical trail, where our duo learn from each other’s experiences and find common ground despite their differences.

In this episode, Japanese snowboarding pioneer and Gentemstick founder Taro Tamai joins pro skateboarder Mami Tezuka for a split-boarding adventure in Hokkaido’s iconic Niseko region. On a heavy powder day, the pair discuss the similarities between street skating and backcountry snowboarding, and how riding in nature allows them each to express not only their love for movement but also their profound respect for the outdoors.

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