July Adventures
6/29~7/7 (Sat~Sun) Europe Trekking - Picos de Europa
Picos de Europa is a wild range of mountains in the norht of Spain. The stone peaks are made of limestone and there are numerous large caves located throughout these mountains. We have planned an awesome itinerary to explore some of the best parts this range has to offer. Starting off with a short day on the beach enjoying some great spanish food and drink, we will be heading deep into the mountains surrounded by rocky peaks. There will be some rock scrambling along the way as well to keep things interesting. 102,500円 +tax (Local Transportation, 5 nights lodging, and 8 meals included) Hiking Level: 2D |
September Adventures
9/7~8(Sat~Sun) North Alps - Shirouma to Tsugaike Ridge Hike
Join us for an amazing hike in the North Alps. Shirouma is one of the 100 famous mountains and we will be climbing the Daiseikei (Big snow field) to get up to the summit where we will spend the night. Hut or camping options available. The views from the top include Tsurugi and Tateyama as well as the whole North Alps. Day two will be an easy ridge hike past alpine lakes and summit Hakuba-Norikura before taking a gondola down. 25,500円 +tax (Transportation, 2 meals and ropeway included) *Friday night departure Hiking Level: 2C |
9/28~30 (Sat~Mon) North Alps Traverse - Daikiretto
Due to the difficulty in securing space and crowds in huts and tent sites on the holiday weekends, we are running this 3 day trip on a non-holiday weekend. The first day is a big day covering 12km with 1,900 meters of elevation gained starting from Shin Hotaka Onsen, and then making the climb up to Yarigatake where we will spend the first night. Sunday will be the main event doing the traverse from Yari through the Daikiretto and up to Kita-Hotaka. Then comes an even more difficult section making our way to Hotaka-sanso through Karasawa which is very airy and exciting. Hut or camping fees are in addition to the trip fee. 34,500円 +tax (Transportation, and climbing gear included) ・ Hiking Level: 3C |
October Adventures
10/5(Sat) - Makihata-yama Alpine Hiking
Makihata-yama (巻機山) is not technically challenging, but this hike does have around 1,100 meters of elevation gained over 6km to reach the summit. We have timed this hike to hit the peak of the fall colors in the area.We start out in the forest area gradually ascending through different eco-systems as the trees gradually thin and we end up above tree line hiking on the main ridge with 360 degree views. . This peak is also one of the 100 famous mountains of Japan. 12,500円 +tax (Roundtrip Transportation from Tokyo included) Hiking Level: 1C *Trip Departs Friday Night with Michinoeki Camp |
10/12~14(Sat~Mon) Goryu to Kashimayari - Extreme Hike
This hike is one of the most exciting hikes in the Hakuba Alps range, covering 2 of the 100 famous mountains as well. We will begin by taking a ropeway up Goryu and then climbing up to the Goryu Hut and spend the night. Monday will be the most extreme day as we hike the summit of Goryu and then enter the Yatsumine Kiretto (八峰キレット) which drops down 500 meters and climbs back up another 500 meters to the summit of Kashimayari. This section features some exposure, and some chains and . After a night at the hut below Kashimayari, we will hike over the summit of Jiigatake and then descend covering 28km in 3 days. 36,500円+tax (Transport from Tokyo and gondola fees included ) *Saturday night departure with campout - Mountain Hut fees extra ・Hiking Level: 3D |