Toh no dake via Yabitsu (solo) + ヤビツ峠~塔の岳 (ソロ)
Summary: I need sunglasses and crampon to climb Tanzawa between Dec to March.
Even though I visited the same exact mountain in the last week, I wanted to climb up there from the other side my myself.
I originally planned to start from the bus stop at Yabitsu peak, but I heard the bus stop was temporarily closed down due to the snow fall last week. So, I decided to get off at the alternative bus stop at Minoge bus stop. It left Hadano station at 7:05 and reached the destination around 7:30ish. Even though I visited the same exact mountain in the last week, I wanted to climb up there from the other side my myself.
It took 1 hour extra walk to get to Yabitsu peak using Kashiwagi path. The path is peaceful with natural fountain and old remains of villages. That was good. However, when I reached Yabitsu peak, there was a bus. Geez, the bus line was fine and operating. I should have taken the bus line to Yabitsu bus stop to save my energy for an hour's walk, but well, Kashiwagi path was beautiful and useful connecter between Yabitsu
The entrance to the mountain is a bit away from the bus stop. The starting part of the path requires steep climbing, but rather enjoyable. On the other hand, some remaining snow creating a frozen path was not enjoyable for me at all. I should have
From |
Shin Dainichi |
I saw people who are enjoying para gliding and parachuting.
From Omote-one |
I reached at the peak around 13:00. The place was packed with climbers. I only had a sweet bean bread and a rice ball. I crave for a warm meal. I will bring my gas stove next time!
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Tokyo looked so small from here. |
The basics of trail running from the textbook are
1. If you are running crowded trails, you are supposed to slow down and walk when you pass other hikers. Meaning, you cannot run crowded trails in weekends.
2. Do not casually scream at each other. This is peaceful mountain, not a training track.
2. Do not casually scream at each other. This is peaceful mountain, not a training track.