Archive: June 2020

Mountains, Meditation and Mindfulness

Reduce Stress by Spending Time in Nature Focused or mindful breathing meditation is something I have been practising on and off for a long time now. I first came across the method in the mid-90s after reading a local newspaper article titled...

Sayama Hills Loop Hike

Hiked on Jun 16, 2020 . Saitama Prefectural Nature Park – Noyamakita-Rokudoyama Park   Duration: 4 hours   Distance: 12.9 km   Elevation change: 60 metres   Highest point: 172 metres   Start: Seibu-Kyujo-mae Station  ...

My Backpacking Cook Kit

A Simplified Backpacking Cook Kit One of my resolutions this year was to lighten my base weight. It’s easier said than done. First up I tackled my first aid kit, followed by some upgrades to my sleep system and shelter with a Nemo insulated...

Mt. Kariyose 刈寄山

Hiked on May 31, 2020 . Mt. Imakuma 今熊山 – Mt. Kariyose 刈寄山 – Kongo Falls 金剛の滝   Duration: 5.5 hours   Distance: 13.7 km   Elevation change: 447 metres   Highest point: 687 metres   Start: Imakumasan Tozanguchi Bus Stop...

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