:: Outstanding rappelling adventure ::
Elevator pitch by Lem Fugitt
 One of our friends, Patric Spohn, just started a fantastic new company that promises to create great memories and exciting experiences for all comers. Patric's company, AbseilingMe™ will be offering abseiling (rappelling in English) training to all comers, Japanese, American, UK, and all around the world.
Patric was literally bubbling over as he explained how visitors will be able to rappel down mountain sides, cliffs, bridges, and even a waterfall. His new venture is located in Gunma prefecture, just two hours from Tokyo using the bullet train. The area sounds like an adventurer's paradise, with skiing, mountain climbing, white water rafting, bungee jumping, and with the addition of rappelling, 21 outdoor sports in total.
To channel and focus Patric's energy and enthusiasm, we suggested that he try the classic marketing "elevator pitch" technique. Since it was a new concept for him, at first he didn't grok it at first, but once he did get it, his eyes literally lit up then he suddenly jumped off his stool, signaled for us to come along, and headed straight-away for the building elevator. Here's what happened next.
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:: Abseil this weekend ::
Enjoy quiet mountains
 Another professional training session is scheduled for this weekend. A small group of nature lovers is welcome to join Patric for hands-on practice by an experienced instructor. Regular,
sideways, face-down, and 10-meter bridge abseiling is on the agenda for
Saturday and Sunday.
Departing from JR Ueno station at 08:39 with the Rapid Urban will get you to Minakami for 2,940 Yen by 11:34 with actual training scheduled from noon to sunset on either day. Or take the Tanigawa #405 Shinkansen from Tokyo at 09:44 and arrive Jomokogen at 11:03. We will take care of transportation from either station. Contact Patric if you would like to participate in this pre-opening course priced at 10,000 Yen.
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:: What is a Kamoshika? ::
Drive a snowmobile
 We were out at Hodaigi in Gunma last weekend and tested the snowmobiles of Snowmobile Tours Japan. The tour was individual arranged. Driving through deep forest and a campsite until we arrived at a 40-meter waterfall was truly spectacular.
We also spotted a Kamoshika, a rare deer that can only be found in Japan. Contact us if you would like to drive a snowmobile this weekend or at least, check out the pix and video taken from this adventure.
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