Izu Rock Climbing Weekend
Meeting Time and Place: 9:15 a.m. at Izu Kogen Station. It takes between 1.5 and 3 hours to go to Izu Kogen station from Tokyo, depending on what mode of transportation you take. You will receive more detailed info about transportation when you sign up for the trip. But expect to pay between 2300 - 4500 from the Tokyo area depending on speed.
Things you should bring: Lunch for both days and comfortable clothes that you would wear for hiking or other sports. Sunblock and at least a liter of water will also be necessary. Jeans are not recommended as they may make movement difficult. Convenience stores and grocery stores are available in the area.
Lodging Details: We will be staying at a local Japanese Inn that is conveniently located to the climbing area so we will be able to take advantage of the full day for climbing. Japanese style bath is available. Lodging will be shared as a group, private rooms may be available for an additional charge. Here is the web site for the lodging information.
Detailed Description of Trip: All technical climbing equipment will be provided on this trip (harness, climbing shoes, and belay device). We will meet at the train station and escort you to the lodge.
The climbing will take place on sea cliffs that will be right next to the ocean. It is quite an amazing location where you can truly experience where sea and mountain meet. The climbs that we will attempt will range from 5.7 - 5.10 in difficulty, and there will be quite a few cracks available to work on some new climbing techniques.
We will also teach you how to rappell (abseil) as some areas in Izu will require rappelling to get to the bottom of the climb. It's a very exciting and fun way to descend a rock.Saturday will be a full day of climbing so please be prepared to spend the entire day outside.
Meals will be your responsibility, and there will be the option to go out together as a group or individually. There are many great restaurants in the area. There are also many Onsens available in the area, so you will be free to enjoy these.
Sunday will be more climbing on different routes, or in a different area. There is also hiking and great sightseeing in the area, so that will also be available to you. We will plan to depart around 3 or 4 p.m. so that everyone will have a chance to arrive back at their homes at a decent hour.
Participant Minimum and Maxium: This trip will be canceled if there are less than 4 people signed up. The maximum number of participants is 7 people.
