I’m all about outdoor sports in my gear-laden Step Wagon AIR! However, I was so much of a beginner that I initially mistook it for indoor bouldering. I was surprised to see pictures of rock climbing, where you climb a precipitous cliff with your bare hands. Even though a rope was attached as a lifeline, I was worried about whether a beginner could really try it. How in the world did Mr. Yamada get into rock climbing? The driver’s seat of the new Step Wagon offers such a spacious view that the word “panoramic” seems to fit perfectly. The clean, straight instrument panel with a navigation system as large as a TV placed in the middle of it. The navigation system is clutter-free, yet very user-friendly, with a tray to quickly place a smartphone connected to a USB port, cup holders that are easy to reach, and a luggage hook that pops up with a push of the finger. The “large roof console,” a genuine accessory, is mounted above the front seat sun visor and can hold a box of tissues, which can be pulled out one at a time for use, which is very impressive. The available space can also be used to store towels and other small items, a big help for those raising children who have a lot of luggage. Even so, there is still plenty of headroom, and looking back, one can see the largest space in Honda’s history, just like a living room. The smooth, powerful, and seamless acceleration of the two-motor hybrid “e:HEV” from the start is exhilarating even in stop-and-go traffic in the city, and the quiet space allows for relaxed driving and lively conversation. Yamada says that his first encounter with rock climbing was at the recommendation of a senior colleague at his workplace. I wanted to work out, but I don’t like indoor gyms, so I was looking for a sport in nature that would take the place of training,” says Yamada. I was also completely new to the sport, but I learned by watching and learning from my seniors and others around me, and I was happy to see that I could climb higher and higher the first time, then the second, and the next, and so on. It is a physically demanding sport, but it is also interesting because you use your head and even if you fail, you can use that experience the next time. It is interesting to know that after that, design ideas often come to mind. Another discovery is that since I started rock climbing, I’m really glad I have a car,” says Yamada. Like the place we are going to today, rock mountains are often located in inconvenient places if you take public transportation to get there. Once there, they will have to make multiple attempts while resting there, so the Step Wagon, which allows them to change clothes, take a nap, and eat, will be a most reliable partner. The new genuine accessories for the Step Wagon are aimed at all people who enjoy activities, with a look that will lift their spirits and a user-friendly design that neatly stores necessary tools, is resistant to dirt and water, and is easy to clean.
Unwilling to give up, you try a second time! A reliable partner supports me in my new experience. “It’s amazing that you went that far for the first time,” he complimented me, but my mind was somewhat boggled. After a short break, I was still frustrated, so I decided to give it another try. It was a little easier than the previous one, but after I managed to make it to the halfway point again, I was blocked in all directions, unable to move my hands or feet. Just as I was about to give up, I heard a voice from below saying, “We can still go! Fight! I was about to give up when I heard the cheers of the others from below. I was ready to give up, and I put all my strength into my fingertips. Little by little, my body began to rise, and then, “Yes! I finally touched the rock at the top! I felt great, blessed by the open view and the sun beating down on me. We returned to the ground feeling refreshed. Sweaty all over and with chalk-white hands, we returned to our base, the Step Wagon, still filled with a sense of accomplishment at having achieved our goal. Mr. Yamada installed a “privacy shade” for us, which we appreciated when changing clothes. Simply by attaching the suction cups, all windows, both side and rear, can be covered. There is also a “separate curtain” between the front and second row seats, which is very useful not only for changing clothes, but also for resting or sleeping in the car. Harnesses, climbing shoes, and chalk bags tend to stain the floor when loaded after use, but if a high-brimmed luggage tray made of resin is placed on the floor, dirt can be wiped off quickly and easily. With this tray, bicycles, balls, wet ski wear, and other items that have become sloppy from children’s play can be loaded and taken home without hesitation. There is also a “seat under-box” under the second-row seat, which is perfect for storing shoes that have been changed. Although my muscles had already begun to ache and my gait was a little sluggish, I was able to get in and out of the car with ease thanks to the “auto side steps” that work in conjunction with the sliding doors. On the way home, with a pleasant feeling of fatigue, I again enjoyed talking about climbing with Mr. Yamada in the quiet car. Since the Step Wagon is fully equipped with advanced driving safety features, I turned on the adaptive cruise control (ACC) with a traffic jam follow-up function on the expressway. I’m glad to know that I don’t have to worry about driving after a long day of fun and games because I have the reassurance of knowing that there is another person watching out for me and the safety of those around me. I was able to enjoy a safe and comfortable drive, chewing on the happiness of having met a new person in the new world of rock climbing, a world I had never known before yesterday. I feel like I want to thank the Step Wagon from the bottom of my heart for giving me such a day. It takes a lot of courage to try something completely new as an adult, but with a reliable partner, I have learned that I am more and more willing to give it a try. Now I want to try sea kayaking with the whole family? Paragliding? Just thinking about it makes me excited. Activity x Step Wagon is an exciting production facility for everyone. Masks are removed for the photo shoot only.
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