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Cveto

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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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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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A great guy, super professional. We had great conversations!5
My experience climbing Mt Fuji was  exceptional. My guide Cvito was brilliant with everything, his experience and knowledge was invaluable and made my climb the best it could possibly be. 
We reached the summit with clear weather and managed to get around the crater rim before descending.
A memory I will forever hold …
 5
My experience climbing Mt Fuji was  exceptional. My guide Cvito was brilliant with everything, his experience and knowledge was invaluable and made my climb the best it could possibly be. 
We reached the summit with clear weather and managed to get around the crater rim before descending.
A memory I will forever hold …
 5
My experience climbing Mt Fuji was  exceptional. My guide Cvito was brilliant with everything, his experience and knowledge was invaluable and made my climb the best it could possibly be. 
We reached the summit with clear weather and managed to get around the crater rim before descending.
A memory I will forever hold …
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In the end our guide could not make the trip but he helped me hook up with a climbing legend Hide Suzuki. At 70+ he still moves effortlessly up the crag. Had a great day out climbing, talking and sharing stories. 5
In the end our guide could not make the trip but he helped me hook up with a climbing legend Hide Suzuki. At 70+ he still moves effortlessly up the crag. Had a great day out climbing, talking and sharing stories. 5
In the end our guide could not make the trip but he helped me hook up with a climbing legend Hide Suzuki. At 70+ he still moves effortlessly up the crag. Had a great day out climbing, talking and sharing stories. 5
In the end our guide could not make the trip but he helped me hook up with a climbing legend Hide Suzuki. At 70+ he still moves effortlessly up the crag. Had a great day out climbing, talking and sharing stories. 5

What people are saying about Cveto

Jennifer

Mikio, colleague of Cveto who couldn't be with us, was a great guide. He gave us a lot of explanations, attentions and kindness. It was a pleasure to do the trail with him. For attendees : Fujinomiya trail requires a good preparation. Know your limits; even if the guide helps you as much as possible, you have to carefully listen your body.

Andrei

karen

Mikio was wonderful. He also took the extra effort to return to our hotel when we left gear in his car.

Lukas

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.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Vincent

Fun, professional, attentive.

Fun, professional, attentive.

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