DUNCAN HALLIDAY
Best of the best who knows every nook and cranny in the side country and backcountry of Hokkaido and brings over 20 years of backcountry experience
Head Snowboard & Ski Guide
Full Carte Professional, Certified ISTD
Duncan grew up in Scotland learning from an early age to climb the extensive range of Munro’s, the local mountain peaks of the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands. He graduated from Edinburgh with a degree in Geology and was a successful president of the surf club. Beyond university, his aspirations focused on leading in an alpine environment in winter and surfing in summer. Duncan followed his passion for the outdoors and moved to the west coast of Ireland to set up Narosa Life. His desire for mountaineering, climbing, backcountry snowboarding, and skiing led him to the French Alps. In the big mountains of the Savoie valley, he was able to hone his guiding skills and complete his qualifications enabling him to share his passion and expertise of traveling in the mountains. Duncan was drawn to the powder mecca of Hokkaido both recreationally and professionally. The mountains are alive in the winter, and Duncan’s passion is to share the grandeur and excitement. Duncan continues to spend his years surfing waves in summer and making waves of powder in winter. Duncan has an infectious enthusiasm for riding powder yet a humble and professional demeanor with an excellent mountain sense that will serve you well when it matters most. When not guiding he can be found sport climbing, swimming and even surfing in the cold local waters.