HILLEBERG AMBASSADOR: Yoshiko Miyazaki, the extreme mountain guide and polar explorer

Yoshiko Miyazaki finds her happiness in the mountains. As an International Mountain Guide Federation (IFMGA) certified mountain guide and the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) certified climbing and skiing guide and assistant mountain guide, she travels around the world pursuing her passion for climbing, skiing and mountaineering. "I can see different scenery, experience special environments, and appreciate the appearance of animals and plants in nature. This is a pleasure," Yoshiko said. She also must be "ready to do anything, anywhere, and adapt to ever-changing work assignments."

Yoshiko's "home" constantly changes with her schedule. In addition to her main base in the United States, she often lives in the United Kingdom, Canada, France and Japan. She also travels to Antarctica every year to serve as a guide for Antarctica Logistics & Expeditions (ALE) , for up to three months at a time.

The challenge and charm of polar exploration

Yoshiko is drawn to the serene beauty of polar landscapes, but also understands the unique challenges posed by extreme climates. She has experienced strong winds of up to 90 km/h (56 mph) and complete whiteout conditions, "where it's possible to get lost even if you move just a few meters away,"

With ALE, she participated in multiple Antarctic expeditions, including leading three first ascents to the summit, and multiple ascents of Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica. In addition, she has climbed the European Alps, many mountains in Canada and the United States, and climbed Denali, the highest peak in North America, more than 12 times. "It was cold and uncomfortable for most people, especially Denali, and the climb was very strenuous," she said. But even though these journeys are challenging, she still gets experiences from them that she can’t find anywhere else. "My head is always busy, but when I'm in the mountains, all the noise and clutter disappears and I feel very free,"

Hilleberg tent: a stable "home"

For Yoshiko, there is one "home" that has never changed, and that is her Hilleberg tent. "Tents are very important to my life," she said. "I've spent more time living in a tent than in a building!"

• Keron GT : In the Arctic, Yoshiko relies on the robust performance of Keron GT . "It performs extremely well in high and sustained wind speeds," she said.
• Jannu : She has been a loyal Jannu user for over ten years. “With Jannu, I know I have a reliable tent wherever I go. It’s like a sturdy and trustworthy house ready to be set up.”
• Soulo : When a tent that’s smaller but just as sturdy is needed, she chooses the Soulo . "I love living in the Soulo. It's very reliable, has a small footprint, is quick to set up, and you can feel the clever details that went into its design that make it better than other one-person tents on the market."