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This trip is a great chance to get up into the North Alps while they are still covered with snow but when the weather is stable and snow conditions great for a snow climb. The timing is good for spotting Ptarmigan (雷鳥). The route should still have plenty of snow from Happo Pond, but the pond should be melted by this trip giving us a great mirror image of the mountains. *See above lpond photo to get an idea of May conditions.
Friday Night- We will do pick-ups in Fuchu at 8 p.m. and then spend the night at a Michi-no-eki road station about 40 minutes from the Happo ropeway.
Saturday- We will wake up around 5:30 a.m. pack our bags and start heading out to Hakuba. Along the way we'll stop at a convenience store for breakfast and to pick up any last minute supplies.
We will start by taking the gondola and chair lifts up to the highest point of the ski resort to start our hike. From there it's a fairly gentle walk on a wide ridge working our way up past Happo Pond and then on up towards the summit. The route is not technically difficult, but it is definitely a workout. We will review crampon walking along the way and you can use trekking poles for extra balance and safety. Ice axe is also fine if you have experience using one. We'll be able to spend a short time on the summit before heading back down the way we came.
There are sections on the descent that we will be able to sled on making the descent quicker and more fun.
Following the climb, we'll head to a hot spring to warm up before heading home.
Friday Night- We will do pick-ups in Fuchu at 8 p.m. and then spend the night at a Michi-no-eki road station about 40 minutes from the Happo ropeway.
Saturday- We will wake up around 5:30 a.m. pack our bags and start heading out to Hakuba. Along the way we'll stop at a convenience store for breakfast and to pick up any last minute supplies.
We will start by taking the gondola and chair lifts up to the highest point of the ski resort to start our hike. From there it's a fairly gentle walk on a wide ridge working our way up past Happo Pond and then on up towards the summit. The route is not technically difficult, but it is definitely a workout. We will review crampon walking along the way and you can use trekking poles for extra balance and safety. Ice axe is also fine if you have experience using one. We'll be able to spend a short time on the summit before heading back down the way we came.
There are sections on the descent that we will be able to sled on making the descent quicker and more fun.
Following the climb, we'll head to a hot spring to warm up before heading home.
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Included in the Trip Fee
-Roundtrip transport from Tokyo -Lift and Gondola Tickets -Crampon Rental -Experienced and certified trip leader Hiking Level: 1B Participation Fee: 11,900 yen |
・Meeting Location:
-Fuchu Station (8:00 p.m.) -Fuchu-Honmachi Station (8:05 p.m.) Click here for Pickup Location Details and Map ・Required Equipment: Waterproof shell jacket and pants, base layer, fleece layers, wool socks, gaiters, liner and outer gloves, warm hat
Full leather Waterproof Hiking Boots or Mountaineering Boots ・Maximum Participants: 9
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