Archive: May 2023

Mt. Ogawayama 小川山

Hiked on May 25, 2023 . Mawarime-daira 廻り目平 – Hacho-daira 八丁平 – Fujimidaira-goya 富士見平小屋   Do not attempt this hike unless you have experience in route-finding, and make sure you carry a topographic map and handheld GPS device.  ...

Yama Dake Mine: Japanese Mountain Kanji

What’s in a Name? Japan’s Mountain Kanji Explained Studying kanji, or Chinese characters used in the writing of Japanese, can leave even the most ardent student exasperated at the best of times, and that’s before they ever open a hiking map. Place...

UCO Mini Flatpack Grill and Firepit

A Compact, Packable, Flatpack Grill Hauling along a BBQ grill on a hike may not be everyone’s cup of tea; but hear me out. I’m not suggesting bringing one on any old hike, where weight is a major consideration, but rather on shorter solo camping...

Azegamaru 畦ヶ丸

Hiked on Apr 28, 2023    Jun 15, 2024 . Nishi Tanzawa Visitor Center 西丹沢ビジターセンター – Mt. Komotsurushi 菰釣山 – Mt. Takazasu 高指山   Duration: 2 days   Distance: 23 km   Elevation change: 839 metres   Highest point: 1379‬...

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