Highlights From the Men’s Cross Country Race As you probably guessed from the title, last Monday I went to see the men’s mountain bike race at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. I know it’s not a popular thing to say due to the current state of...
Hiked on Jul 20, 2021 . Tsubame Onsen 燕温泉線 – Mt. Myoko 妙高山 – Mt. Hiuchi 火打山 Duration: 3 days Distance: 24.3 km Elevation change: 1292 metres Highest point: 2462 metres Start: Tsubame Onsen Bus Stop...
Takaosan Propping Up the Olympic Rings Like the cloak of mist which shrouded Mt. Takao for the unveiling of the Olympic rings back in April to mark 100 days before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics, the weather last Sunday was much the same. An omen...
Hiked on May 22, 2021 . Tenguiwa 天狗岩 – Mt. Matateyama 馬立山 – Mt. Gozenyama 御前山 Duration: 5 hours Distance: 9.9 km Elevation change: 550 metres Highest point: 970 metres Start: Kasei Station (Fujikyuko Line) Finish: Saruhashi...
Tama Lake – Sayama Lake – Noyamakita-Rokudoyama Park For those looking for a nearby cycling path try the Tamako Cycling Road. Duration: 2 hours Distance: 22.7 km Elevation change: 95 metres Highest point: 195 metres ...
Hiked on May 4, 2021 Mar 26, 2022 . Takahatayama 高畑山 – Amamezasu Toge 天目指峠 – Nenogongen 子の権現 Duration: 6 hours Distance: 13.6 km Elevation change: 561 metres Highest point: 851 metres ...
Efforts Rewarded at this Seldom Visited Waterfall In November last year I failed in my attempt to reach the Meoto Falls due to a dodgy trail and fear of being picked off by some local hunters. Hence a revenge mission was high on the agenda. Of the...
Hiked on Apr 19, 2021 Feb 16, 2022 . Chinseiga-ike 鎮西ヶ池 – Hinoki-daira 桧平 Duration: 7 hours Distance: 16.4 km Elevation change: 1020 metres Highest point: 1620 metres Start: Sasago Station (Chuo Main Line) Finish:...
Hiked on Apr 9, 2021 . Futamata 二俣 – Nabewari Sanso 鍋割山荘 – Kinhiyashi 金冷シ Duration: 7 hours Distance: 17.1 km Elevation change: 1096 metres Highest point: 1386 metres Start: Okura Bus Stop Finish: Okura Bus Stop ...
Hiked on Apr 2, 2021 Mar 26, 2022 . Osawa Noto 大沢ノ頭 – Mt. Sashiyama 差山 – Mt. Myoken 妙見山 Duration: 2 days Distance: 15.2 km Elevation change: 1233 metres Highest point: 1713 metres Start:...