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Mountain Guide

Saitama / Nagano, Japan

I’m an international IFMGA mountain guide; also the first non-Japanese mountain guide certified by the JMGA (Japan Mountain Guide Association); born in Slovenia.

My country is small but well known in the world as strong in sports and mountaineering. I used to compete as Olympic team member and on World Cup competitions as a Cross-country skier. After I left Slovenia and traveled all over the world, I ended up in Japan. I married a beautiful native lady, and have lived here for 30 years. I love Japanese mountains and feel privileged to be able to enjoy these mountains through the entire four seasons.

I’m based at the foot of Japan Alps; convenient place in winter for ski touring from Nagano to Hokkaido, winter mountaineering or ice climbing at Yatsugatake, and of course ascending the symbol of Japan Mt.Fuji.

In summer Japan is a great place for hiking, alpine climbing or popular shower-climbing and some fine sport/free climbing year around.

Since 2013, I’m working on NHK (Japanese national TV) programs, introducing Japan culture and outdoor activities, climbing skiing etc.

It is my absolute pleasure also to take and guide you in my home country, Slovenia. In addition to guide in the mountains, I also enjoy having the opportunity to teach mountain climbing skills to every level of climbers, here in Japan. This is because I wish everybody to be SAFE on the mountains. Please contact me on E&S if you would love to have great experience, as well as a tailor-made plan for other mountains and sport climbing all over SE Asia, EU, South America....in any season!

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Slovenian, Japanese, and English

Programs

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Mount Fuji off season climb (spring /autumn)

Reach the summit of the iconic Mount Fuji on this 1-day climbing trip in the off season, together with an IFMGA mountain guide.
FromJPY 41579 per person for 3 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Apr - Jun, Oct, Nov

5.0

(21)

1+ day Rock Climbing in Tokyo

Enjoy rock climbing in Tokyo with Cveto, a certified guide that will take you to the best crags for your level under the shade of cypress and cedar trees or on the cliffs that overlook the sea near the city. Tailor your program to suit your needs and enjoy this 1+ day adventure on the granite, limestone, and volcanic rocks of Japan.
FromJPY 10527 per person for 4 travellers

+1 days

All levels

High

Availability:

All year

4.8

(22)

Climbing Mount Fuji from June to September

Cveto, an IFMGA mountain guide, takes you on a 1-day climbing trip to the highest peak in Japan and a symbol of the country: Mount Fuji (3776 m).

1 day

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jun - Oct

4.8

(18)

Sport Climbing around Lake Bled in Slovenia

Enjoy a unique rock climbing adventure around the magical Lake Bled in Slovenia. Discover the best climbing routes in the region for your level (kid's welcome!) with a certified guide.
FromEUR 74 per person for 4 travellers

+1 days

First time

Low

Availability:

Jun - Sep

5.0

(7)

Intro to Ice climbing at Mt. Akadake of Yatsugatake

Join Cveto Podlogar, IFMGA mountain guide, into this 2-day ice climbing course in Mount Akadake, in the Yatsugatake mountains.
FromJPY 34737 per person for 3 travellers

2 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Feb - May, Nov, Dec

5.0

(8)

Mount Fuji (3776 m) ski descent

An IFMGA mountain guide takes you on an amazing adventure: a ski descent from the summit of the highest peak in Japan, Mount Fuji, at 3776 m.
FromJPY 52632 per person for 2 travellers

1 day

Advanced

High

Availability:

Apr - Jun

4.3

(3)

2-day Basic Rock Climbing Course in Mt. Ogawa

Learn rock climbing in Mt. Ogawa with this 2 day course that includes overnight camping and camp fire with an IFMGA mountain guide Cveto!
FromJPY 15264 per person for 6 travellers

2 days

All levels

Low

Availability:

May - Oct

Grossglockner ascent by the normal route

Climb Austria's highest mountain with this incredible 2-day Grossglockner ascent with IFMGA-certified mountain guide Cveto.
FromEUR 500 per person for 2 travellers

2 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jun - Sep

5.0

(1)

2-day Mt. Triglav summer ascent

Follow Cveto, an IFMGA mountain guide, on this unique 2-day adventure to the summit of the impressive Mount Triglav in Slovenia.
FromEUR 269 per person for 4 travellers

2 days

All levels

High

Availability:

Jun - Sep

 

Reviews with photos

Awesome hike up to the top of mt. Fuji. Cvetko was a great guide, kept the pace perfect for our 10 hour day and spoke perfect English. Towards the top required crampons and helmet which Cvetko was able to provide. 5
Amazing guides, a total blast. The best by far!5
Mikio was a great guide!5
Mikio was a great guide!5
Had an enjoyable climbing experience in Odawara thanks to Cveto! Highly recommend climbing with him if you’re in Japan - would book him again the next time around. Communication: -Clear communication. He shared the when, where, and transportation info ahead of time. He picked me up from the train station, which was convenient. -Very knowledgeable about the area and culture as he's made it his home base for many years. Experience: -Took 1.5 hour train ride to Odawara train station from Akasaka. Meet up with Cveto. Stopped by convenience store for food. Car ride was minutes from the station. Hike was about 20-25ish minute to the climbing spot. Climbing: -Gives the right amount of beta without taking away the satisfaction of figuring things out on my own. -Went on a Friday and we basically had the place to ourselves except for like four other people. -Rock was dry so had some grip. Not too hard but not too soft of a feel. -Has variety of routes of varying difficulty. Did not do many as I would've hoped to since I was at the tail end of my trip to Japan and was exhausted. Extra: -Has a calm and straightforward demeanor. He literally calmly killed a ginormous Japanese hornet that kept flying around me with his flip flop as I'm terrified of hornets and just creepy bugs in general. Good vibe to have in general as climbing's a risky sport, haha. -Went the extra mile to help set up my phone for the perfect video spot of my climb. His son is a photographer, so he has an eye for the right angles.5
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Cveto was great, we had a wonderful and funny time together. He let us feel safe and we’re glad to have him. Easy communication, good preparation and accommodating with the pickup. The speed was perfect, not too fast and not too slowly, especially coordinated to us. Would do it ever and ever again, thank you! 5
Cveto is a really experienced rock climber and mountaineer. We learned a lot in his course so we can do sport climbing on our own now. He was very obliging: postponed our course when we booked the wrong dates, offered to pick us up at our accommodation, let us park at his house, move to another crag when it rained, and so on. We had a lot of fun and are grateful having the course with Cveto.5
We had an amazing rock climbing experience in Bled with Cveto, an excellent and highly experienced guide. He knows the area inside out, from beginner-friendly crags to challenging multi-pitch routes. Always calm, safe, and professional, Cveto adapted the day perfectly to our level and goals. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic and safe climbing experience in Slovenia5
Cveto was the best! Very experienced and attentive guide. He showed us how to breath at high altitude properly to get more oxygen in. The walking pace was perfect. He would give up/ swap his equipment if necessary. Cveto is very knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering but also told us a lot about Japan and culture. It is really nice and easy to chat with him. Since we were a group from Slovenia, and Cveto is Slovene as well, guiding us made it extra special for us as we felt instant connection. We would surely recommend Cveto's mountaineering expertise to anyone. 5
Cveto was the best! Very experienced and attentive guide. He showed us how to breath at high altitude properly to get more oxygen in. The walking pace was perfect. He would give up/ swap his equipment if necessary. Cveto is very knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering but also told us a lot about Japan and culture. It is really nice and easy to chat with him. Since we were a group from Slovenia, and Cveto is Slovene as well, guiding us made it extra special for us as we felt instant connection. We would surely recommend Cveto's mountaineering expertise to anyone. 5
Cveto was the best! Very experienced and attentive guide. He showed us how to breath at high altitude properly to get more oxygen in. The walking pace was perfect. He would give up/ swap his equipment if necessary. Cveto is very knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering but also told us a lot about Japan and culture. It is really nice and easy to chat with him. Since we were a group from Slovenia, and Cveto is Slovene as well, guiding us made it extra special for us as we felt instant connection. We would surely recommend Cveto's mountaineering expertise to anyone. 5
Cveto was the best! Very experienced and attentive guide. He showed us how to breath at high altitude properly to get more oxygen in. The walking pace was perfect. He would give up/ swap his equipment if necessary. Cveto is very knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering but also told us a lot about Japan and culture. It is really nice and easy to chat with him. Since we were a group from Slovenia, and Cveto is Slovene as well, guiding us made it extra special for us as we felt instant connection. We would surely recommend Cveto's mountaineering expertise to anyone. 5
Cveto was the best! Very experienced and attentive guide. He showed us how to breath at high altitude properly to get more oxygen in. The walking pace was perfect. He would give up/ swap his equipment if necessary. Cveto is very knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering but also told us a lot about Japan and culture. It is really nice and easy to chat with him. Since we were a group from Slovenia, and Cveto is Slovene as well, guiding us made it extra special for us as we felt instant connection. We would surely recommend Cveto's mountaineering expertise to anyone. 5
Cveto was the best! Very experienced and attentive guide. He showed us how to breath at high altitude properly to get more oxygen in. The walking pace was perfect. He would give up/ swap his equipment if necessary. Cveto is very knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering but also told us a lot about Japan and culture. It is really nice and easy to chat with him. Since we were a group from Slovenia, and Cveto is Slovene as well, guiding us made it extra special for us as we felt instant connection. We would surely recommend Cveto's mountaineering expertise to anyone. 5
Cveto was the best! Very experienced and attentive guide. He showed us how to breath at high altitude properly to get more oxygen in. The walking pace was perfect. He would give up/ swap his equipment if necessary. Cveto is very knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering but also told us a lot about Japan and culture. It is really nice and easy to chat with him. Since we were a group from Slovenia, and Cveto is Slovene as well, guiding us made it extra special for us as we felt instant connection. We would surely recommend Cveto's mountaineering expertise to anyone. 5
Cveto was the best! Very experienced and attentive guide. He showed us how to breath at high altitude properly to get more oxygen in. The walking pace was perfect. He would give up/ swap his equipment if necessary. Cveto is very knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering but also told us a lot about Japan and culture. It is really nice and easy to chat with him. Since we were a group from Slovenia, and Cveto is Slovene as well, guiding us made it extra special for us as we felt instant connection. We would surely recommend Cveto's mountaineering expertise to anyone. 5
Cveto was the best! Very experienced and attentive guide. He showed us how to breath at high altitude properly to get more oxygen in. The walking pace was perfect. He would give up/ swap his equipment if necessary. Cveto is very knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering but also told us a lot about Japan and culture. It is really nice and easy to chat with him. Since we were a group from Slovenia, and Cveto is Slovene as well, guiding us made it extra special for us as we felt instant connection. We would surely recommend Cveto's mountaineering expertise to anyone. 5
Cveto was the best! Very experienced and attentive guide. He showed us how to breath at high altitude properly to get more oxygen in. The walking pace was perfect. He would give up/ swap his equipment if necessary. Cveto is very knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering but also told us a lot about Japan and culture. It is really nice and easy to chat with him. Since we were a group from Slovenia, and Cveto is Slovene as well, guiding us made it extra special for us as we felt instant connection. We would surely recommend Cveto's mountaineering expertise to anyone. 5
Cveto was the best! Very experienced and attentive guide. He showed us how to breath at high altitude properly to get more oxygen in. The walking pace was perfect. He would give up/ swap his equipment if necessary. Cveto is very knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering but also told us a lot about Japan and culture. It is really nice and easy to chat with him. Since we were a group from Slovenia, and Cveto is Slovene as well, guiding us made it extra special for us as we felt instant connection. We would surely recommend Cveto's mountaineering expertise to anyone. 5
Cveto was the best! Very experienced and attentive guide. He showed us how to breath at high altitude properly to get more oxygen in. The walking pace was perfect. He would give up/ swap his equipment if necessary. Cveto is very knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering but also told us a lot about Japan and culture. It is really nice and easy to chat with him. Since we were a group from Slovenia, and Cveto is Slovene as well, guiding us made it extra special for us as we felt instant connection. We would surely recommend Cveto's mountaineering expertise to anyone. 5
Cveto was the best! Very experienced and attentive guide. He showed us how to breath at high altitude properly to get more oxygen in. The walking pace was perfect. He would give up/ swap his equipment if necessary. Cveto is very knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering but also told us a lot about Japan and culture. It is really nice and easy to chat with him. Since we were a group from Slovenia, and Cveto is Slovene as well, guiding us made it extra special for us as we felt instant connection. We would surely recommend Cveto's mountaineering expertise to anyone. 5
Fun, professional, attentive.5
Amazing trip with Cveto to the summit of Fuji. He takes great photos and is very motivating to keep going. There were parts I wasn’t sure I could do it but we were able to finish.5
Really good experience from pickup to dropoff. Safety was paramount at all times. Great person to be around!5
Great guy that I really enjoyed spending time with.5
It was a great tour with Cveto. He set the perfect pace for me, was helpful with the planning, and answered every question quickly. The personal conversations with him were very interesting. Thank you for the time we spent together on the mountain. I highly recommend Cveto.5
It was a great tour with Cveto. He set the perfect pace for me, was helpful with the planning, and answered every question quickly. The personal conversations with him were very interesting. Thank you for the time we spent together on the mountain. I highly recommend Cveto.5
It was a great tour with Cveto. He set the perfect pace for me, was helpful with the planning, and answered every question quickly. The personal conversations with him were very interesting. Thank you for the time we spent together on the mountain. I highly recommend Cveto.5
It was a great tour with Cveto. He set the perfect pace for me, was helpful with the planning, and answered every question quickly. The personal conversations with him were very interesting. Thank you for the time we spent together on the mountain. I highly recommend Cveto.5
It was a great tour with Cveto. He set the perfect pace for me, was helpful with the planning, and answered every question quickly. The personal conversations with him were very interesting. Thank you for the time we spent together on the mountain. I highly recommend Cveto.5
It was a great tour with Cveto. He set the perfect pace for me, was helpful with the planning, and answered every question quickly. The personal conversations with him were very interesting. Thank you for the time we spent together on the mountain. I highly recommend Cveto.5
It was a great tour with Cveto. He set the perfect pace for me, was helpful with the planning, and answered every question quickly. The personal conversations with him were very interesting. Thank you for the time we spent together on the mountain. I highly recommend Cveto.5
It was a great tour with Cveto. He set the perfect pace for me, was helpful with the planning, and answered every question quickly. The personal conversations with him were very interesting. Thank you for the time we spent together on the mountain. I highly recommend Cveto.5
Cveto was an amazing guide and the tour was fantastic. I can only recommend!!! Very knowledgable and careful, making sure everything worked out in a fun and safe way. Not just great guiding but also great company, which is incredibly important if you spend time in isolated places together. I'll definitely contact him again for ski tours in Japan once I'm back.5
Cveto was an amazing guide and the tour was fantastic. I can only recommend!!! Very knowledgable and careful, making sure everything worked out in a fun and safe way. Not just great guiding but also great company, which is incredibly important if you spend time in isolated places together. I'll definitely contact him again for ski tours in Japan once I'm back.5
Cveto was an amazing guide and the tour was fantastic. I can only recommend!!! Very knowledgable and careful, making sure everything worked out in a fun and safe way. Not just great guiding but also great company, which is incredibly important if you spend time in isolated places together. I'll definitely contact him again for ski tours in Japan once I'm back.5
Cveto was an amazing guide and the tour was fantastic. I can only recommend!!! Very knowledgable and careful, making sure everything worked out in a fun and safe way. Not just great guiding but also great company, which is incredibly important if you spend time in isolated places together. I'll definitely contact him again for ski tours in Japan once I'm back.5
Cveto was an amazing guide and the tour was fantastic. I can only recommend!!! Very knowledgable and careful, making sure everything worked out in a fun and safe way. Not just great guiding but also great company, which is incredibly important if you spend time in isolated places together. I'll definitely contact him again for ski tours in Japan once I'm back.5
Cveto is a one of a kind guide for Mt. Fuji! He's very experienced and has a lot of background knowledge, which was great for us as beginners in hiking and climbing with ice axes and crampons. The 2-day itenery for the Mt. Fuji climb was well organised and it was a special feeling to stay at the sato Goya hut with someone who knows the hut and its owners so well. As we hiked/climbed Cveto told us many crazy and entertaining stories of all the people he met and things he did as a Guide to keep up the mood during the exhausting ascend. But I'm sure we didnt even heard half of the Stories, since there are so many. Cveto also checked regulary if we are feeling well during the ascend and made sure we were save all the time while also taking amazing pictures of us. I can really recommend Cveto as a Guide for the Mt. Fuji climb if you are looking for an experienced guide who knows the Mountains and its people like no other and makes you feel save and entertained while hiking up the Mountain at 4:00 in the morning. Thank you Cveto for making the dream to summit Mt. Fuji possible!5
Cveto is a one of a kind guide for Mt. Fuji! He's very experienced and has a lot of background knowledge, which was great for us as beginners in hiking and climbing with ice axes and crampons. The 2-day itenery for the Mt. Fuji climb was well organised and it was a special feeling to stay at the sato Goya hut with someone who knows the hut and its owners so well. As we hiked/climbed Cveto told us many crazy and entertaining stories of all the people he met and things he did as a Guide to keep up the mood during the exhausting ascend. But I'm sure we didnt even heard half of the Stories, since there are so many. Cveto also checked regulary if we are feeling well during the ascend and made sure we were save all the time while also taking amazing pictures of us. I can really recommend Cveto as a Guide for the Mt. Fuji climb if you are looking for an experienced guide who knows the Mountains and its people like no other and makes you feel save and entertained while hiking up the Mountain at 4:00 in the morning. Thank you Cveto for making the dream to summit Mt. Fuji possible!5
Cveto is a one of a kind guide for Mt. Fuji! He's very experienced and has a lot of background knowledge, which was great for us as beginners in hiking and climbing with ice axes and crampons. The 2-day itenery for the Mt. Fuji climb was well organised and it was a special feeling to stay at the sato Goya hut with someone who knows the hut and its owners so well. As we hiked/climbed Cveto told us many crazy and entertaining stories of all the people he met and things he did as a Guide to keep up the mood during the exhausting ascend. But I'm sure we didnt even heard half of the Stories, since there are so many. Cveto also checked regulary if we are feeling well during the ascend and made sure we were save all the time while also taking amazing pictures of us. I can really recommend Cveto as a Guide for the Mt. Fuji climb if you are looking for an experienced guide who knows the Mountains and its people like no other and makes you feel save and entertained while hiking up the Mountain at 4:00 in the morning. Thank you Cveto for making the dream to summit Mt. Fuji possible!5
Cveto was an exceptional guide for my Mount Fuji climb. His professionalism and caring nature were evident throughout the journey, making me feel safe and supported every step of the way. What impressed me most was his perfect balance of encouragement and motivation - he knew exactly when to push me to go further when I felt like giving up, which ultimately enabled me to reach the summit. Even during challenging moments, Cveto maintained a positive attitude that was truly infectious. He's not just technically skilled but also great company during the long climb. I would 100% recommend Cveto to anyone looking to summit Mount Fuji.5
Cveto was an exceptional guide for my Mount Fuji climb. His professionalism and caring nature were evident throughout the journey, making me feel safe and supported every step of the way. What impressed me most was his perfect balance of encouragement and motivation - he knew exactly when to push me to go further when I felt like giving up, which ultimately enabled me to reach the summit. Even during challenging moments, Cveto maintained a positive attitude that was truly infectious. He's not just technically skilled but also great company during the long climb. I would 100% recommend Cveto to anyone looking to summit Mount Fuji.5
Cveto was an exceptional guide for my Mount Fuji climb. His professionalism and caring nature were evident throughout the journey, making me feel safe and supported every step of the way. What impressed me most was his perfect balance of encouragement and motivation - he knew exactly when to push me to go further when I felt like giving up, which ultimately enabled me to reach the summit. Even during challenging moments, Cveto maintained a positive attitude that was truly infectious. He's not just technically skilled but also great company during the long climb. I would 100% recommend Cveto to anyone looking to summit Mount Fuji.5
Cveto was an exceptional guide for my Mount Fuji climb. His professionalism and caring nature were evident throughout the journey, making me feel safe and supported every step of the way. What impressed me most was his perfect balance of encouragement and motivation - he knew exactly when to push me to go further when I felt like giving up, which ultimately enabled me to reach the summit. Even during challenging moments, Cveto maintained a positive attitude that was truly infectious. He's not just technically skilled but also great company during the long climb. I would 100% recommend Cveto to anyone looking to summit Mount Fuji.5
Cveto was an exceptional guide for my Mount Fuji climb. His professionalism and caring nature were evident throughout the journey, making me feel safe and supported every step of the way. What impressed me most was his perfect balance of encouragement and motivation - he knew exactly when to push me to go further when I felt like giving up, which ultimately enabled me to reach the summit. Even during challenging moments, Cveto maintained a positive attitude that was truly infectious. He's not just technically skilled but also great company during the long climb. I would 100% recommend Cveto to anyone looking to summit Mount Fuji.5
Cveto was an exceptional guide for my Mount Fuji climb. His professionalism and caring nature were evident throughout the journey, making me feel safe and supported every step of the way. What impressed me most was his perfect balance of encouragement and motivation - he knew exactly when to push me to go further when I felt like giving up, which ultimately enabled me to reach the summit. Even during challenging moments, Cveto maintained a positive attitude that was truly infectious. He's not just technically skilled but also great company during the long climb. I would 100% recommend Cveto to anyone looking to summit Mount Fuji.5
Cveto is an absolute awesome guide. Would recommend and go on other trips with him.5
Cveto is an absolute awesome guide. Would recommend and go on other trips with him.5
Cveto is an absolute awesome guide. Would recommend and go on other trips with him.5
I feel like it couldn’t be better. Everything was on spot. My guide was professional, fun and a legend in climbing. 5
I feel like it couldn’t be better. Everything was on spot. My guide was professional, fun and a legend in climbing. 5
I feel like it couldn’t be better. Everything was on spot. My guide was professional, fun and a legend in climbing. 5
I feel like it couldn’t be better. Everything was on spot. My guide was professional, fun and a legend in climbing. 5
I feel like it couldn’t be better. Everything was on spot. My guide was professional, fun and a legend in climbing. 5
Best trip ever! Would so this again the next time I'm in Japan! Thank you so much Cveto :)5
Best trip ever! Would so this again the next time I'm in Japan! Thank you so much Cveto :)5
Best trip ever! Would so this again the next time I'm in Japan! Thank you so much Cveto :)5
Best mountain guide I have met ever, the tour is amazing with lots of fun and we also learnt so much. Highly recommend 5
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What people are saying about -Cveto

Tim

Awesome hike up to the top of mt. Fuji. Cvetko was a great guide, kept the pace perfect for our 10 hour day and spoke perfect English. Towards the top required crampons and helmet which Cvetko was able to provide.

Awesome hike up to the top of mt. Fuji. Cvetko was a great guide, kept the pace perfect for our 10 hour day and spoke perfect English. Towards the top required crampons and helmet which Cvetko was able to provide.

Japan

Amazing guides, a total blast. The best by far!

Amazing guides, a total blast. The best by far!

Sebastian

Mikio was a great guide!

Mikio was a great guide!Mikio was a great guide!

Mary

Had an enjoyable climbing experience in Odawara thanks to Cveto! Highly recommend climbing with him if you’re in Japan - would book him again the next time around. Communication: -Clear communication. He shared the when, where, and transportation info ahead of time. He picked me up from the train station, which was convenient. -Very knowledgeable about the area and culture as he's made it his home base for many years. Experience: -Took 1.5 hour train ride to Odawara train station from Akasaka. Meet up with Cveto. Stopped by convenience store for food. Car ride was minutes from the station. Hike was about 20-25ish minute to the climbing spot. Climbing: -Gives the right amount of beta without taking away the satisfaction of figuring things out on my own. -Went on a Friday and we basically had the place to ourselves except for like four other people. -Rock was dry so had some grip. Not too hard but not too soft of a feel. -Has variety of routes of varying difficulty. Did not do many as I would've hoped to since I was at the tail end of my trip to Japan and was exhausted. Extra: -Has a calm and straightforward demeanor. He literally calmly killed a ginormous Japanese hornet that kept flying around me with his flip flop as I'm terrified of hornets and just creepy bugs in general. Good vibe to have in general as climbing's a risky sport, haha. -Went the extra mile to help set up my phone for the perfect video spot of my climb. His son is a photographer, so he has an eye for the right angles.

Had an enjoyable climbing experience in Odawara thanks to Cveto! Highly recommend climbing with him if you’re in Japan - would book him again the next time around. Communication: -Clear communication. He shared the when, where, and transportation info ahead of time. He picked me up from the train station, which was convenient. -Very knowledgeable about the area and culture as he's made it his home base for many years. Experience: -Took 1.5 hour train ride to Odawara train station from Akasaka. Meet up with Cveto. Stopped by convenience store for food. Car ride was minutes from the station. Hike was about 20-25ish minute to the climbing spot. Climbing: -Gives the right amount of beta without taking away the satisfaction of figuring things out on my own. -Went on a Friday and we basically had the place to ourselves except for like four other people. -Rock was dry so had some grip. Not too hard but not too soft of a feel. -Has variety of routes of varying difficulty. Did not do many as I would've hoped to since I was at the tail end of my trip to Japan and was exhausted. Extra: -Has a calm and straightforward demeanor. He literally calmly killed a ginormous Japanese hornet that kept flying around me with his flip flop as I'm terrified of hornets and just creepy bugs in general. Good vibe to have in general as climbing's a risky sport, haha. -Went the extra mile to help set up my phone for the perfect video spot of my climb. His son is a photographer, so he has an eye for the right angles.

Richard

Climbing Mount Fuji with Cveto was an unforgettable experience. I really enjoyed the climb itself and the well-balanced pace he set throughout the ascent. Cveto shared many fascinating stories along the way, making the journey not only physically rewarding but also inspiring. We reached the summit safely in less than 4.5 hours, and I felt confident and comfortable the entire time. I truly enjoyed spending this time together and can highly recommend Cveto for climbs in Japan or anywhere else in the world.

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