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### **Would you like to improve your skills at ice climbing and learn more about this exciting sport? Then join me for this 2-day course in a breathtaking scenery: Mount Akadake, in the Yatsugatake mountains.**

At 2899 m, Mount Akadake is the highest peak in the **Yatsugatake mountains**. Legend has it that this mountain was once higher than Mount Fuji. This volcanic mountain range is only 150 kilometers away from **Tokyo,** and it's a popular climbing destination all year round.

However, when winter temperatures drop down, many visitors go there to practice **ice climbing** on its many **frozen waterfalls**. In fact, there are both natural ice routes and artificial ice routes, which are ideal for beginners making their first steps. The weather is often fine and the view from the summits is amazing; you can admire Mt. Fuji and all the Japanese Alps. The winter conditions and good climbing is from mid-November till mid of May.

**If you are in Tokyo on a business trip or on a vacation during the cherry blossom time, send us a request to book this fantastic experience! I’ll be glad to organize this trip for you!**

Please also contact me on this [2-day course in Mt. Ogawa](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/2-day-basic-rock-climbing-course-ogawa/) if you're more interested in rock climbing.

We will meet at Kobuchizawa station. Then, we will drive 30 minutes by car to the trail head. The hike to the hut will take us around 2 hours, and here we will do some gear check up, ice axe practice and crampons work on scrambling terrain or challenge some ice climbing. Overnight is at very cozy hut at 2220m (7300 feet), with fantastic food.

Ice climbing practice

On this day, we will ascend Mt. Akadake summit by the main ridge and descend on other side of the mountain. The route has exposed sections with some scrambling on rock or hard snow, but there’s nothing to worry: you will be roped up. We should be back at the car park around 3:00 to 5:00 pm and drive back to train station.

Mt. Akadake summit

JR Kobuchisawa station at 9:00 am. If you travel from Tokyo: JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku station, take at 7:00 am Super Azusa No.1 arriving at Kobuchisawa at 8:53 am (Train fare is around 5.400 JPY one way). If you have your own means of transport, we can meet directly at the car parking close to our trailhead (I’ll inform you the exact point).

Join Cveto Podlogar, IFMGA mountain guide, into this 2-day ice climbing course in Mount Akadake, in the Yatsugatake mountains.

Intro to Ice climbing at Mt. Akadake of Yatsugatake. 2-day trip. Certified guide

Intro to Ice climbing at Mt. Akadake of Yatsugatake

According to legend, the **Yatsugatake mountains** were once higher than **Mount Fuji!** And after one look, it is not hard to see why such a legend came to be. It is an impressive **volcanic range**, highlighted by **Mount Akadake (2,899m)**, their highest peak.

There is so much to admire and enjoy in the **Yatsugatake mountains**, but on this trip, the focus will be **ice climbing**.

Over the course of **2 days**, I will help teach you the basics of **ice climbing**. You will learn how to properly use the necessary equipment, from **crampons** and **harnesses** to **carabiners**. I will also teach you the proper techniques for safe climbing as well. And if you are a more experienced **ice climber** who wants to improve their already existing skills, you too can also enjoy this course.

Because this course is designed for **beginners** you will not need any prior ice climbing experience. However, some prior **winter mountaineering experience** is necessary. Also, you will have to be physically fit, as there will be approximately **5 hours** of **walking** and **hiking**.

**Ice climbing is a hugely gratifying activity. And it is especially gratifying in places like the beautiful Yatsugatake mountain range. However, scaling huge sheets of ice does come with risks and challenges, so I want to make sure you know how to do it safely and properly. Thus the importance of a course like this.**

**Send me a message if you are interested.**

And if you are looking to reach the summit of **Mount Fuji**, I can also guide you on this [2 day excursion.](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/mount-fuji-springtime-guided-climb/)

9 am at the JR Chino station. It can be reached directly from Tokyo.

Norihide, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, wants to lead you on a 2 day ice climbing course in the Minami Yatsugatake area of Japan.

Yatsugatake 2 Day Guided Ice Climbing. 2-day trip. Certified guide

Yatsugatake 2 Day Guided Ice Climbing

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