"I was very anxious as I had no experience in alpine trekking for the first time, but our guides and porters always supported and cheered me on. They cared about making sure we could safely navigate dangerous roads. They helped us finish the tour safely. I tipped them on the last day, which didn't seem to be what they expected (though I gave them an additional amount later). I couldn't figure out the right tipping market because there is no tipping custom in Japan. As a Japanese, I found those things a little difficult. Other than that, I'm very happy to have had such a life-changing experience."