Archive: May 2014

Mt. Takanosu 鷹ノ巣山

Hiked on May 22, 2014    Aug 23, 2023 . Mt. Takanosu 鷹ノ巣山 – Mt. Kayanoki 榧ノ木山 – Mt. Kurato 倉戸山   The Inamuraiwa Ridge remains closed due to collapses in several places. For the latest information please refer to the Okutama Visitor...

Old steel Fanta cans on a lonely ridge

Old Steel Fanta Cans Masquerading as Archaeological Scrap While Japan on the whole takes enormous pride in disposing of rubbish thoughtfully particularly in the urban environs, some mountains with Mt. Fuji being a prime example, still haven’t...

Mammut Redburn GTX Approach Shoe Review

A Solid All-Round Trail Shoe from Mammut The Mammut Redburn GTX have undergone several minor revisions since their release in 2008 with the shoes earning a strong following amongst outdoor enthusiasts. The Redburn GTX are often referred to as an...

Nalgene Wide Mouth Cantene Review

A Versatile Collapsible Water Bottle from Nalgene It goes without saying, that a durable and more importantly leakproof water bottle is an absolute must when venturing into the backcountry and over the years I have tried many of them. For a long...

Kawakami Village

Hiked on May 1, 2014    Aug 23, 2023 . Kawahake 川端下 – Kinpo sansou 金峰山荘   Duration: 3 days   Distance: 17.5 km   Elevation change: 509 metres   Highest point: 2048 metres   Start: Kawahake Bus Stop   Finish:...

Mt. Sengenrei 浅間嶺

Hiked on Apr 26, 2014    Aug 23, 2023 . Hossawa Falls 払沢の滝 – Mt. Sengenrei 浅間嶺   Duration: 4 hours   Distance: 7.8 km   Elevation change: 623 metres   Highest point: 903 metres   Start: Hossawa no taki iriguchi Bus...

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