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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260529T090000
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Rock Climbing Saku Nagano Japan May 29
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Rock Climbing Saku Nagano Japan May 29\nLocation: Crag located at Saku\, Nagano\nCar : If you drive parking – please register car & pay ¥1000 at entrance – ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/WdFJgQxZqwwm6rd37)\nTrain : Asama 603: Departs Tokyo 07:24 → Arrives Sakudaira 08:51 ( Meet at Asama Exit ) \nExperience: Beginner to Intermediate Level (climbing grades from 5.8 to 5.10a / 5a-6a) \nSaku Crag is full of very easy to very challenging bolted sports climbing routes. Easily accessible spot for groups from Tokyo – with convenient short drive or pickup from Shinkansen Saku Daira Station. We will expect to return by approx 17:00 to station after climbing. \n3-day climbing trip option :  If you feel you want a 3-day climbing weekend please check our 2-day Ogawayama trip following the next two days after this Saku climb – please contact us if so for a 10% discount on 3 days climbing trip! \nWith a super easy and short 5 minute approach\, climbers are offered endless walls with routes for beginners from 5.8 all the way to grades up to 5.13+ to challenge the most expert climbers. Routes are all bolted sports routes with modern hangers and reliable anchors. There is a modest outdoor toilet by the car parking area\, though no other facilities or drinking water – so please bring food & drinks for the day. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN FOR ROCK 1 Day training\n• Learn about general approaches to climbing using your climbing gear and why\, setting up at a crag (& Etiquettes)\, handy ‘pro-tips’ of things to bring\, along with of course a safety briefing.\n• Then get started on learning your basic knots\, climbing redundancy\, climbing buddy checks\, initial top-rope climbing/belaying ascending/descending and correct communication.\n• Finally get more comfortable and start refining technique with climbing hand & foot holds\, body positions and route spotting. You will expect to climb between 4-6 routes over the day\, sometimes less and sometimes more depending on how you are experiencing the day! \nWithin our training area\, there is little to worry with no great exposure\, and easy resting area safe from rockfall and nicely shaded from sun and well protected from the rain\, with toilet nearby – so it’s the perfect environment to build your confidence outdoors! \n\nNotes:\nLanguage: Your instructor speaks Japanese\, Chinese & English fluently.\nRequirements: Good level of fitness\, no climbing experience necessary – just being comfortable in the outdoors\nGear: (All can be provided on request for rental) Outdoor / Outdoor (Approach) shoes\, climbing shoes (need to know size)\, helmet\, climbing harness\, self arrest belay device – Full rental set is ¥4\,000 / one day\nJOI provides all other equipment ropes\, P.A.S\, quick-draws\, slings & anchors\nGrading: Expect Beginner Level to Intermediate Level (US 5.8-5.10\, FR 5-6b)\nRoutes: Single Pitch\, bolted hanger sports routes with set carabiner anchors\nFood & Drink: You will need to bring for the day\, there is a convenience store on the way to the crag \nTerms & Conditions:\n1. Minimum Participant: A minimum of 2 persons are necessary for the climbing day to proceed – if the quota is not reached JOI will notify and offer to either shift to another day / credit or if not refund your fee\n2. Weather: Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date. Due to weather\, if we can not move to another day we will then either credit or refund your payment.\n3. Risk acceptance: in attending this training or tour with JOI you acknowledge that you will be undertaking an ‘high-risk’ activity which can cause harm or death in a wilderness environment where medical care is not available immediately. You may also be in areas without mobile signal.\nEvery participant needs to complete our JOI risk acceptance form prior to the training / tour\n4. Personal insurance: We recommend for all participants to have emergency medical and rescue insurance. We can recommend short and affordable outdoor adventure insurance offered by : 1. Yamakifu 2. Yamap 3. MontBell\n5. Satellite Emergency Beacon & ERP: Our guides carry Garmin InReach with full satellite coverage in the case of an emergency with rescue notifying emergency contacts and activating local rescue authorities \nPlease check our cancellation / returns policy here
URL:https://japanoutdoorinstitute.com/en/courses/outdoor-rock-climbing-saku-nagano-japan-may-29/
LOCATION:Saku Crag\, Shiga\, Saku\, Nagano\, 385-0006\, Japan
CATEGORIES:ROCK L1
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260529T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T223045
CREATED:20260414T034617Z
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Rock Climbing Saku Nagano Japan June 18
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Rock Climbing Saku Nagano Japan June 18\nLocation: Crag located at Saku\, Nagano\nCar : If you drive parking – please register car & pay ¥1000 at entrance – ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/WdFJgQxZqwwm6rd37)\nTrain : Asama 603: Departs Tokyo 07:24 → Arrives Sakudaira 08:51 ( Meet at Asama Exit ) \nExperience: Beginner to Intermediate Level (climbing grades from 5.8 to 5.10a / 5a-6a) \nSaku Crag is full of very easy to very challenging bolted sports climbing routes. Easily accessible spot for groups from Tokyo – with convenient short drive or pickup from Shinkansen Saku Daira Station. We will expect to return by approx 17:00 to station after climbing. \n3-day climbing trip option :  If you feel you want a 3-day climbing weekend please check our 2-day Ogawayama trip following the next two days after this Saku climb – please contact us if so for a 10% discount on 3 days climbing trip! \nWith a super easy and short 5 minute approach\, climbers are offered endless walls with routes for beginners from 5.8 all the way to grades up to 5.13+ to challenge the most expert climbers. Routes are all bolted sports routes with modern hangers and reliable anchors. There is a modest outdoor toilet by the car parking area\, though no other facilities or drinking water – so please bring food & drinks for the day. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN FOR ROCK 1 Day training\n• Learn about general approaches to climbing using your climbing gear and why\, setting up at a crag (& Etiquettes)\, handy ‘pro-tips’ of things to bring\, along with of course a safety briefing.\n• Then get started on learning your basic knots\, climbing redundancy\, climbing buddy checks\, initial top-rope climbing/belaying ascending/descending and correct communication.\n• Finally get more comfortable and start refining technique with climbing hand & foot holds\, body positions and route spotting. You will expect to climb between 4-6 routes over the day\, sometimes less and sometimes more depending on how you are experiencing the day! \nWithin our training area\, there is little to worry with no great exposure\, and easy resting area safe from rockfall and nicely shaded from sun and well protected from the rain\, with toilet nearby – so it’s the perfect environment to build your confidence outdoors! \n\nNotes:\nLanguage: Your instructor speaks Japanese\, Chinese & English fluently.\nRequirements: Good level of fitness\, no climbing experience necessary – just being comfortable in the outdoors\nGear: (All can be provided on request for rental) Outdoor / Outdoor (Approach) shoes\, climbing shoes (need to know size)\, helmet\, climbing harness\, self arrest belay device – Full rental set is ¥4\,000 / one day\nJOI provides all other equipment ropes\, P.A.S\, quick-draws\, slings & anchors\nGrading: Expect Beginner Level to Intermediate Level (US 5.8-5.10\, FR 5-6b)\nRoutes: Single Pitch\, bolted hanger sports routes with set carabiner anchors\nFood & Drink: You will need to bring for the day\, there is a convenience store on the way to the crag \nTerms & Conditions:\n1. Minimum Participant: A minimum of 2 persons are necessary for the climbing day to proceed – if the quota is not reached JOI will notify and offer to either shift to another day / credit or if not refund your fee\n2. Weather: Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date. Due to weather\, if we can not move to another day we will then either credit or refund your payment.\n3. Risk acceptance: in attending this training or tour with JOI you acknowledge that you will be undertaking an ‘high-risk’ activity which can cause harm or death in a wilderness environment where medical care is not available immediately. You may also be in areas without mobile signal.\nEvery participant needs to complete our JOI risk acceptance form prior to the training / tour\n4. Personal insurance: We recommend for all participants to have emergency medical and rescue insurance. We can recommend short and affordable outdoor adventure insurance offered by : 1. Yamakifu 2. Yamap 3. MontBell\n5. Satellite Emergency Beacon & ERP: Our guides carry Garmin InReach with full satellite coverage in the case of an emergency with rescue notifying emergency contacts and activating local rescue authorities \nPlease check our cancellation / returns policy here
URL:https://japanoutdoorinstitute.com/en/courses/outdoor-rock-climbing-saku-nagano-japan-june-18/
LOCATION:Saku Crag\, Shiga\, Saku\, Nagano\, 385-0006\, Japan
CATEGORIES:ROCK L1
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260530T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T223045
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SUMMARY:Rock Climbing Intermediate Course May 30-31 Ogawayama
DESCRIPTION:Rock Climbing Intermediate Course May 30-31 Ogawayama\, Nagano Japan\nDate : May 30-31\nLocation: Ogawayama\, Nagano (Meet first at lodge entrance /  parking – https://maps.app.goo.gl/WdFJgQxZqwwm6rd37)\nFor the overnight stay you can book the Kinpusan Sanso lodge & onsen OR pay for camping on the day.\nExperience: Intermediate Level (some experience outdoors on Top-Rope climbing up to 5.10a / 5.6a routes) \nOgawayama along with Mizugaki\, is one of Japan’s climbing musts! With literally hundreds of routes and five Topo-books to list them in the area\, you have your choice of almost any style of climbing. Make the most of your time with our expert guide/instructor to help advance your climbing! \nGetting to Ogawayama can be tricky without a car\, so our guide will run a pickup service from Saku Daira station and drive 1.5 hrs approx to the location. Choose your overnight stay whether camping or lodge. We have some camping rentals available on request. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN FOR LEVEL 2\n• Get expert ‘pro-tips’ and learn more in-depth about your climbing gear use\, extra items that can be handy and why? Ask questions for things you have wondered and we’ll find you an answer\n• Refine and learn more knots and the importance of dressing them well\, refresh on climbing redundancy & buddy checks\, if iot’s your first time with us\, we’ll run through a warmup of short initial top-rope climbing/belaying ascending/descending and correct communication check\n• Learn to climb more challenging routes on top-rope & have the possibility if it’s your goal to learn about lead climbing on 5.8-5.9 routes. Improve on endurance and efficiency of climbing with better holds\, body position and advanced techniques.\n• Also we run through cleaning/setting quick-draws routes and anchors for lead climbing and following.\n• If time and interest we will touch on multi-pitch climbing and this can bring you into another climbing trip for level 3 in the future! \nYou will expect to climb between 4-6 routes each day\, sometimes less and sometimes more depending on how you are experiencing the day!\nWe will choose routes accordingly to the day and crowds – please be prepared for some river crossing that maybe need sandals or shoes off \n*Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date. Please check our cancellation / returns policy – due to weather\, if we can not move to another day we will then either credit or refund your payment. \nLanguage: Your instructor speaks Japanese\, Chinese & English fluently.\nRequirements: Good level of fitness\, can climb & belay top-rope up to 5.10a + / may or may not have tried lead climbing\nGear: (All can be provided on request for rental) Outdoor / Approach shoes\, climbing shoes\, helmet\, climbing harness\, self arrest belay device – Full rental set is ¥6\,000 per day\nGrading: Expect Beginner Level to Intermediate Level (US 5.8-5.10b\, FR 5-6b)\nRoutes: Single Pitch\, bolted hanger sports routes with set carabiner anchors \nPlease note: 2 Days climbing fee does NOT include accommodation.
URL:https://japanoutdoorinstitute.com/en/courses/rock-climbing-intermediate-course-may-30-31-ogawayama/
LOCATION:Ogawayama Crag
CATEGORIES:ROCK L2
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260608T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20270610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T223045
CREATED:20260507T013335Z
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SUMMARY:WAFA MISAWA AOMORI June 8-10
DESCRIPTION:WAFA MISAWA AOMORI June 8-10 – 40hrs English WAFA Hybrid Wilderness First Aid Training\nThis outdoor professional Hybrid WAFA course will run with 20hrs (approx) pre-study online\, to make it a 3-day in-person training.\nPerfect for professionals working in the outdoor industry to get trained up this winter before you start working – make sure your company is covering the best standards as a provider with the globally recognised first aid training AND/OR make sure you have personally the level of first aid that you need for your job or personal recreation. \nDiscounts available for professional industry companies / staff and for groups of more than 4 people – please enquire for validation and discount code. OR if you are looking for different dates for a group training along with different course\, please let us know. \nLocation: Misawa Airbase\, Aomori\nDates: June 8-10 \n\n\n\nDescription\nThe Wilderness Advanced First Aid is the perfect entry-level course for outdoor adventurers and outdoor professionals who may need to provide patient care when help is delayed for hours to days. The course focuses on basic lifesaving skills\, patient assessment\, field care for common injuries and illnesses\, environmental illnesses\, and proper reporting for rescue assistance. \n\n\n\n\nCourse Format\nThe Hybrid course includes a required e-learning section with 20+ hours of interactive online learning followed by 18-20 hours of in-person learning over the course of 2+ days. The e-learning section includes interactive learning modules with videos\, readings\, self-practice assignments\, quizzes\, and case studies. Students must register four weeks prior to the course to ensure adequate time to complete the e-learning section. Review the minimum technology requirements below. \n\n\n\n\nCurriculum\nThe Wilderness Advanced First Aid course is a minimum of 36 hours of instruction when taught in the United States and 40 hours when taught in Canada. Hours vary in other countries. In-class learning involves lecture\, discussion\, patient assessment drills\, simulations\, case study review\, and skills labs. Students learn to provide care when help is delayed for hours to days. \n\n\n\n\nRequirements\nPrior to enrolling\, please review our Functional Position Description. The criteria in this policy allow students to self-assess their ability to meet the demands of a WMA International course as well as the demands of a certified wilderness medical provider in the field. \n\n\n\n\nEvaluation\nThis course is pass/fail. 100% attendance is mandatory. Evaluation is based on practical patient simulations\, hands-on activities\, and a written test. WMA International is committed to making reasonable accommodation for any student with special needs. \n\n\n\n\nRecertification\nCertifications are valid for three years. Graduates of this course should take another WAFA course or consider upgrading to a Wilderness First Responder. On a case by case basis\, WAFA students may re-certify in a Wilderness First Responder Recertification course. \n\n\n\n\nTechnology Requirements\nHigh speed Internet Access\nA computer with: \n\na PDF Reader\nAnti-Virus Software\nInternet Browser (latest version of Chrome\, Firefox\, or Edge). Note- the system is NOT compatible with Safari.\n\n\n\n\n\nSkills Taught\n\n\n\nPatient assessment and emergency care including CPR and AED use\, basic life support skills\, the patient assessment system\, patient reporting\, and calling for help\nTreatment of musculoskeletal injuries\, including splinting and pain management.\nNon-technical lifting\, moving\, and extrication of patients with an emphasis on spinal motion restriction when applicable.\nEnvironmental medicine including illness and injuries related to temperature\, lightning\, submersion\, and environmental toxins.\n\n\n\n\nBackcountry medicine including the assessment and treatment of common medical problems.\nManagement of wounds such as lacerations\, burns\, and blisters.\nPractical Skills including bleeding control\, wound cleaning\, bandaging\, splinting\, spine stable patient packaging\, hypothermia management\, medical kit preparation.\nWMA International wilderness protocols including treatment of anaphylaxis\, wound management\, CPR in a remote setting and spine injury assessment.\n\nFInd out more information posted on the main WAFA course page on our JOI websiteWFA Wilderness First Aid or at the international WMA website 
URL:https://japanoutdoorinstitute.com/en/courses/wafa-misawa-june/
CATEGORIES:WAFA
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T223045
CREATED:20260309T014704Z
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SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid WFA Gunma June 15-16
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness First Aid WFA Gunma June 15-16 – Akagi Youth Centre\, English 16hrs 2 Days Wilderness First Aid Training \nThis Wilderness First Aid training\, is ideal for ‘recreationists’ and certain levels of professionals to have a minimum first aid training.\nTake a duty of care if you are heading out into the wilderness from Backcountry Skiing to Winter hiking – you never know whats around the corner – but it’s great to be prepared in case of an incident. \nDiscount available for groups of over 4 and industry professionals\, please enquire for validation and discount code. \nLocation: Gotemba Nature House \n\n\n\nDescription\nWilderness First Aid is the ideal course for outdoor enthusiasts on overnight or short term wilderness adventures. Students will be able to recognise medical emergencies\, and will become familiar with basic life saving skills\, patient assessment\, and basic field care for common injuries. \n\n\n\n\nCurriculum\nThe Wilderness First Aid curriculum involves a minimum of 16 hours of instruction when taught in the United States and 20 hours when taught in Canada. Hours vary in other countries. In-class learning involves lecture\, discussion\, patient assessment drills\, and skills labs. Students are encouraged to use their textbook to expand their knowledge after the course. \n\n\n\n\nRequirements\nPrior to enrolling\, please review our Functional Position Description. The criteria in this policy allow students to self-assess their ability to meet the demands of a WMA International course as well as the demands of a certified wilderness medical provider in the field. \n\n\n\n\nEvaluation\nThis course is pass/fail. 100% attendance is mandatory. Evaluation is based on practical patient simulations\, hands-on activities\, and a written test. WMA International is committed to making reasonable accommodation for any student with special needs. \n\n\n\n\nRecertification\nCertifications are valid for three years. Graduates of this course should take another WFA course or consider upgrading to the Wilderness Advanced First Aid or Wilderness First Responder. \n\n\n\n\nCourse Topics\n\n\n\nPatient assessment and emergency care including CPR and AED use\, basic life support skills\, the patient assessment system\, patient reporting\, and calling for help.\nTreatment of musculoskeletal injuries\, including splinting.\nEnvironmental medicine including illness and injuries related to temperature\, lightning\, submersion\, and environmental toxins.\nNon-technical lifting\, moving\, and extrication of patients with an emphasis on spinal motion restriction when applicable.\n\n\n\n\nManagement of wounds such as lacerations\, burns\, and blisters.\nPractical Skills including bleeding control\, wound cleaning\, bandaging\, splinting\, spine stable patient packaging\, hypothermia management\, medical kit preparation.\nRecognition of signs and symptoms associated with serious medical emergencies.\nWMA International wilderness protocols including treatment of anaphylaxis and wound management.\n\n\nRead more at the WMA international website here.
URL:https://japanoutdoorinstitute.com/en/courses/wilderness-first-aid-wfa-wilderness-first-aid-wfa-gunma-june-14-15/
LOCATION:Akagi Gunma\, 〒371-0101 Gunma\, Maebashi\, Fujimimachi Akagisan\, １−2\, Maebashi\, gunma\, 3170101\, Japan
CATEGORIES:WFA
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260724T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T223045
CREATED:20260216T230429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T230747Z
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Rock Climbing Saku Nagano Japan July 24
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Rock Climbing Saku Nagano Japan July 24\nLocation: Crag located at Saku\, Nagano\nCar : If you drive parking – please register car & pay ¥1000 at entrance – ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/WdFJgQxZqwwm6rd37)\nTrain : Asama 603: Departs Tokyo 07:24 → Arrives Sakudaira 08:51 ( Meet at Asama Exit ) \nExperience: Beginner to Intermediate Level (climbing grades from 5.8 to 5.10a / 5a-6a) \nSaku Crag is full of very easy to very challenging bolted sports climbing routes. Easily accessible spot for groups from Tokyo – with convenient short drive or pickup from Shinkansen Saku Daira Station. We will expect to return by approx 17:00 to station after climbing. \n3-day climbing trip option :  If you feel you want a 3-day climbing weekend please check our 2-day Ogawayama trip following the next two days after this Saku climb – please contact us if so for a 10% discount on 3 days climbing trip! \nWith a super easy and short 5 minute approach\, climbers are offered endless walls with routes for beginners from 5.8 all the way to grades up to 5.13+ to challenge the most expert climbers. Routes are all bolted sports routes with modern hangers and reliable anchors. There is a modest outdoor toilet by the car parking area\, though no other facilities or drinking water – so please bring food & drinks for the day. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN FOR ROCK 1 Day training\n• Learn about general approaches to climbing using your climbing gear and why\, setting up at a crag (& Etiquettes)\, handy ‘pro-tips’ of things to bring\, along with of course a safety briefing.\n• Then get started on learning your basic knots\, climbing redundancy\, climbing buddy checks\, initial top-rope climbing/belaying ascending/descending and correct communication.\n• Finally get more comfortable and start refining technique with climbing hand & foot holds\, body positions and route spotting. You will expect to climb between 4-6 routes over the day\, sometimes less and sometimes more depending on how you are experiencing the day! \nWithin our training area\, there is little to worry with no great exposure\, and easy resting area safe from rockfall and nicely shaded from sun and well protected from the rain\, with toilet nearby – so it’s the perfect environment to build your confidence outdoors! \n\nNotes:\nLanguage: Your instructor speaks Japanese\, Chinese & English fluently.\nRequirements: Good level of fitness\, no climbing experience necessary – just being comfortable in the outdoors\nGear: (All can be provided on request for rental) Outdoor / Outdoor (Approach) shoes\, climbing shoes (need to know size)\, helmet\, climbing harness\, self arrest belay device – Full rental set is ¥4\,000 / one day\nJOI provides all other equipment ropes\, P.A.S\, quick-draws\, slings & anchors\nGrading: Expect Beginner Level to Intermediate Level (US 5.8-5.10\, FR 5-6b)\nRoutes: Single Pitch\, bolted hanger sports routes with set carabiner anchors\nFood & Drink: You will need to bring for the day\, there is a convenience store on the way to the crag \nTerms & Conditions:\n1. Minimum Participant: A minimum of 2 persons are necessary for the climbing day to proceed – if the quota is not reached JOI will notify and offer to either shift to another day / credit or if not refund your fee\n2. Weather: Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date. Due to weather\, if we can not move to another day we will then either credit or refund your payment.\n3. Risk acceptance: in attending this training or tour with JOI you acknowledge that you will be undertaking an ‘high-risk’ activity which can cause harm or death in a wilderness environment where medical care is not available immediately. You may also be in areas without mobile signal.\nEvery participant needs to complete our JOI risk acceptance form prior to the training / tour\n4. Personal insurance: We recommend for all participants to have emergency medical and rescue insurance. We can recommend short and affordable outdoor adventure insurance offered by : 1. Yamakifu 2. Yamap 3. MontBell\n5. Satellite Emergency Beacon & ERP: Our guides carry Garmin InReach with full satellite coverage in the case of an emergency with rescue notifying emergency contacts and activating local rescue authorities \nPlease check our cancellation / returns policy here
URL:https://japanoutdoorinstitute.com/en/courses/outdoor-rock-climbing-saku-nagano-japan-july-24/
LOCATION:Saku Crag\, Shiga\, Saku\, Nagano\, 385-0006\, Japan
CATEGORIES:ROCK L1
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260725T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T223045
CREATED:20260318T042659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T011852Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Climbing Intermediate Course July 25-26 Ogawayama
DESCRIPTION:Rock Climbing Intermediate Course July 25-26 Ogawayama\, Nagano Japan\nDate : July 25-26\nLocation: Ogawayama\, Nagano (Meet first at lodge entrance /  parking – https://maps.app.goo.gl/WdFJgQxZqwwm6rd37)\nFor the overnight stay you can book the Kinpusan Sanso lodge & onsen OR pay for camping on the day.\nExperience: Intermediate Level (some experience outdoors on Top-Rope climbing up to 5.10a / 5.6a routes) \nOgawayama along with Mizugaki\, is one of Japan’s climbing musts! With literally hundreds of routes and five Topo-books to list them in the area\, you have your choice of almost any style of climbing. Make the most of your time with our expert guide/instructor to help advance your climbing! \nGetting to Ogawayama can be tricky without a car\, so our guide will run a pickup service from Saku Daira station and drive 1.5 hrs approx to the location. Choose your overnight stay whether camping or lodge. We have some camping rentals available on request. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN FOR LEVEL 2\n• Get expert ‘pro-tips’ and learn more in-depth about your climbing gear use\, extra items that can be handy and why? Ask questions for things you have wondered and we’ll find you an answer\n• Refine and learn more knots and the importance of dressing them well\, refresh on climbing redundancy & buddy checks\, if iot’s your first time with us\, we’ll run through a warmup of short initial top-rope climbing/belaying ascending/descending and correct communication check\n• Learn to climb more challenging routes on top-rope & have the possibility if it’s your goal to learn about lead climbing on 5.8-5.9 routes. Improve on endurance and efficiency of climbing with better holds\, body position and advanced techniques.\n• Also we run through cleaning/setting quick-draws routes and anchors for lead climbing and following.\n• If time and interest we will touch on multi-pitch climbing and this can bring you into another climbing trip for level 3 in the future! \nYou will expect to climb between 4-6 routes each day\, sometimes less and sometimes more depending on how you are experiencing the day!\nWe will choose routes accordingly to the day and crowds – please be prepared for some river crossing that maybe need sandals or shoes off \n*Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date. Please check our cancellation / returns policy – due to weather\, if we can not move to another day we will then either credit or refund your payment. \nLanguage: Your instructor speaks Japanese\, Chinese & English fluently.\nRequirements: Good level of fitness\, can climb & belay top-rope up to 5.10a + / may or may not have tried lead climbing\nGear: (All can be provided on request for rental) Outdoor / Approach shoes\, climbing shoes\, helmet\, climbing harness\, self arrest belay device – Full rental set is ¥6\,000 per day\nGrading: Expect Beginner Level to Intermediate Level (US 5.8-5.10b\, FR 5-6b)\nRoutes: Single Pitch\, bolted hanger sports routes with set carabiner anchors \nPlease note: 2 Days climbing fee does NOT include accommodation.
URL:https://japanoutdoorinstitute.com/en/courses/rock-climbing-intermediate-course-july-25-26-ogawayama/
LOCATION:Ogawayama Crag
CATEGORIES:ROCK L1,ROCK L2
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260821T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T223045
CREATED:20260216T230622Z
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Rock Climbing Saku Nagano Japan August 21
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Rock Climbing Saku Nagano Japan August 21\nLocation: Crag located at Saku\, Nagano\nCar : If you drive parking – please register car & pay ¥1000 at entrance – ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/WdFJgQxZqwwm6rd37)\nTrain : Asama 603: Departs Tokyo 07:24 → Arrives Sakudaira 08:51 ( Meet at Asama Exit ) \nExperience: Beginner to Intermediate Level (climbing grades from 5.8 to 5.10a / 5a-6a) \nSaku Crag is full of very easy to very challenging bolted sports climbing routes. Easily accessible spot for groups from Tokyo – with convenient short drive or pickup from Shinkansen Saku Daira Station. We will expect to return by approx 17:00 to station after climbing. \n3-day climbing trip option :  If you feel you want a 3-day climbing weekend please check our 2-day Ogawayama trip following the next two days after this Saku climb – please contact us if so for a 10% discount on 3 days climbing trip! \nWith a super easy and short 5 minute approach\, climbers are offered endless walls with routes for beginners from 5.8 all the way to grades up to 5.13+ to challenge the most expert climbers. Routes are all bolted sports routes with modern hangers and reliable anchors. There is a modest outdoor toilet by the car parking area\, though no other facilities or drinking water – so please bring food & drinks for the day. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN FOR ROCK 1 Day training\n• Learn about general approaches to climbing using your climbing gear and why\, setting up at a crag (& Etiquettes)\, handy ‘pro-tips’ of things to bring\, along with of course a safety briefing.\n• Then get started on learning your basic knots\, climbing redundancy\, climbing buddy checks\, initial top-rope climbing/belaying ascending/descending and correct communication.\n• Finally get more comfortable and start refining technique with climbing hand & foot holds\, body positions and route spotting. You will expect to climb between 4-6 routes over the day\, sometimes less and sometimes more depending on how you are experiencing the day! \nWithin our training area\, there is little to worry with no great exposure\, and easy resting area safe from rockfall and nicely shaded from sun and well protected from the rain\, with toilet nearby – so it’s the perfect environment to build your confidence outdoors! \n\nNotes:\nLanguage: Your instructor speaks Japanese\, Chinese & English fluently.\nRequirements: Good level of fitness\, no climbing experience necessary – just being comfortable in the outdoors\nGear: (All can be provided on request for rental) Outdoor / Outdoor (Approach) shoes\, climbing shoes (need to know size)\, helmet\, climbing harness\, self arrest belay device – Full rental set is ¥4\,000 / one day\nJOI provides all other equipment ropes\, P.A.S\, quick-draws\, slings & anchors\nGrading: Expect Beginner Level to Intermediate Level (US 5.8-5.10\, FR 5-6b)\nRoutes: Single Pitch\, bolted hanger sports routes with set carabiner anchors\nFood & Drink: You will need to bring for the day\, there is a convenience store on the way to the crag \nTerms & Conditions:\n1. Minimum Participant: A minimum of 2 persons are necessary for the climbing day to proceed – if the quota is not reached JOI will notify and offer to either shift to another day / credit or if not refund your fee\n2. Weather: Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date. Due to weather\, if we can not move to another day we will then either credit or refund your payment.\n3. Risk acceptance: in attending this training or tour with JOI you acknowledge that you will be undertaking an ‘high-risk’ activity which can cause harm or death in a wilderness environment where medical care is not available immediately. You may also be in areas without mobile signal.\nEvery participant needs to complete our JOI risk acceptance form prior to the training / tour\n4. Personal insurance: We recommend for all participants to have emergency medical and rescue insurance. We can recommend short and affordable outdoor adventure insurance offered by : 1. Yamakifu 2. Yamap 3. MontBell\n5. Satellite Emergency Beacon & ERP: Our guides carry Garmin InReach with full satellite coverage in the case of an emergency with rescue notifying emergency contacts and activating local rescue authorities \nPlease check our cancellation / returns policy here
URL:https://japanoutdoorinstitute.com/en/courses/outdoor-rock-climbing-saku-nagano-japan-august-21/
LOCATION:Saku Crag\, Shiga\, Saku\, Nagano\, 385-0006\, Japan
CATEGORIES:ROCK L1
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260822T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T223045
CREATED:20260318T043038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T043038Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Climbing Intermediate Course August 22-23 Ogawayama
DESCRIPTION:Rock Climbing Intermediate Course August 22-23 Ogawayama\, Nagano Japan\nDate : August 22-23\, 2026\nLocation: Ogawayama\, Nagano (Meet first at lodge entrance /  parking – https://maps.app.goo.gl/WdFJgQxZqwwm6rd37)\nFor the overnight stay you can book the Kinpusan Sanso lodge & onsen OR pay for camping on the day.\nExperience: Intermediate Level (some experience outdoors on Top-Rope climbing up to 5.10a / 5.6a routes) \nOgawayama along with Mizugaki\, is one of Japan’s climbing musts! With literally hundreds of routes and five Topo-books to list them in the area\, you have your choice of almost any style of climbing. Make the most of your time with our expert guide/instructor to help advance your climbing! \nGetting to Ogawayama can be tricky without a car\, so our guide will run a pickup service from Saku Daira station and drive 1.5 hrs approx to the location. Choose your overnight stay whether camping or lodge. We have some camping rentals available on request. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN FOR LEVEL 2\n• Get expert ‘pro-tips’ and learn more in-depth about your climbing gear use\, extra items that can be handy and why? Ask questions for things you have wondered and we’ll find you an answer\n• Refine and learn more knots and the importance of dressing them well\, refresh on climbing redundancy & buddy checks\, if iot’s your first time with us\, we’ll run through a warmup of short initial top-rope climbing/belaying ascending/descending and correct communication check\n• Learn to climb more challenging routes on top-rope & have the possibility if it’s your goal to learn about lead climbing on 5.8-5.9 routes. Improve on endurance and efficiency of climbing with better holds\, body position and advanced techniques.\n• Also we run through cleaning/setting quick-draws routes and anchors for lead climbing and following.\n• If time and interest we will touch on multi-pitch climbing and this can bring you into another climbing trip for level 3 in the future! \nYou will expect to climb between 4-6 routes each day\, sometimes less and sometimes more depending on how you are experiencing the day!\nWe will choose routes accordingly to the day and crowds – please be prepared for some river crossing that maybe need sandals or shoes off \n*Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date. Please check our cancellation / returns policy – due to weather\, if we can not move to another day we will then either credit or refund your payment. \nLanguage: Your instructor speaks Japanese\, Chinese & English fluently.\nRequirements: Good level of fitness\, can climb & belay top-rope up to 5.10a + / may or may not have tried lead climbing\nGear: (All can be provided on request for rental) Outdoor / Approach shoes\, climbing shoes\, helmet\, climbing harness\, self arrest belay device – Full rental set is ¥6\,000 per day\nGrading: Expect Beginner Level to Intermediate Level (US 5.8-5.10b\, FR 5-6b)\nRoutes: Single Pitch\, bolted hanger sports routes with set carabiner anchors \nPlease note: 2 Days climbing fee does NOT include accommodation.
URL:https://japanoutdoorinstitute.com/en/courses/rock-climbing-intermediate-course-august-22-23-ogawayama/
LOCATION:Ogawayama Crag
CATEGORIES:ROCK L2
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260823T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20270825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T223045
CREATED:20260215T025825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T014443Z
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SUMMARY:WAFA GUNMA August 23-25
DESCRIPTION:WAFA GUNMA August 23-25 – 40hrs English WAFA Hybrid Wilderness First Aid Training\nThis outdoor professional Hybrid WAFA course will run with 20hrs (approx) pre-study online\, to make it a 3-day in-person training.\nPerfect for professionals working in the outdoor industry to get trained up this winter before you start working – make sure your company is covering the best standards as a provider with the globally recognised first aid training AND/OR make sure you have personally the level of first aid that you need for your job or personal recreation. \nDiscounts available for professional industry companies / staff and for groups of more than 4 people – please enquire for validation and discount code. OR if you are looking for different dates for a group training along with different course\, please let us know. \nLocation: Myoko Youth Learning Centre\nDates: April 7-9 \n\n\n\nDescription\nThe Wilderness Advanced First Aid is the perfect entry-level course for outdoor adventurers and outdoor professionals who may need to provide patient care when help is delayed for hours to days. The course focuses on basic lifesaving skills\, patient assessment\, field care for common injuries and illnesses\, environmental illnesses\, and proper reporting for rescue assistance. \n\n\n\n\nCourse Format\nThe Hybrid course includes a required e-learning section with 20+ hours of interactive online learning followed by 18-20 hours of in-person learning over the course of 2+ days. The e-learning section includes interactive learning modules with videos\, readings\, self-practice assignments\, quizzes\, and case studies. Students must register four weeks prior to the course to ensure adequate time to complete the e-learning section. Review the minimum technology requirements below. \n\n\n\n\nCurriculum\nThe Wilderness Advanced First Aid course is a minimum of 36 hours of instruction when taught in the United States and 40 hours when taught in Canada. Hours vary in other countries. In-class learning involves lecture\, discussion\, patient assessment drills\, simulations\, case study review\, and skills labs. Students learn to provide care when help is delayed for hours to days. \n\n\n\n\nRequirements\nPrior to enrolling\, please review our Functional Position Description. The criteria in this policy allow students to self-assess their ability to meet the demands of a WMA International course as well as the demands of a certified wilderness medical provider in the field. \n\n\n\n\nEvaluation\nThis course is pass/fail. 100% attendance is mandatory. Evaluation is based on practical patient simulations\, hands-on activities\, and a written test. WMA International is committed to making reasonable accommodation for any student with special needs. \n\n\n\n\nRecertification\nCertifications are valid for three years. Graduates of this course should take another WAFA course or consider upgrading to a Wilderness First Responder. On a case by case basis\, WAFA students may re-certify in a Wilderness First Responder Recertification course. \n\n\n\n\nTechnology Requirements\nHigh speed Internet Access\nA computer with: \n\na PDF Reader\nAnti-Virus Software\nInternet Browser (latest version of Chrome\, Firefox\, or Edge). Note- the system is NOT compatible with Safari.\n\n\n\n\n\nSkills Taught\n\n\n\nPatient assessment and emergency care including CPR and AED use\, basic life support skills\, the patient assessment system\, patient reporting\, and calling for help\nTreatment of musculoskeletal injuries\, including splinting and pain management.\nNon-technical lifting\, moving\, and extrication of patients with an emphasis on spinal motion restriction when applicable.\nEnvironmental medicine including illness and injuries related to temperature\, lightning\, submersion\, and environmental toxins.\n\n\n\n\nBackcountry medicine including the assessment and treatment of common medical problems.\nManagement of wounds such as lacerations\, burns\, and blisters.\nPractical Skills including bleeding control\, wound cleaning\, bandaging\, splinting\, spine stable patient packaging\, hypothermia management\, medical kit preparation.\nWMA International wilderness protocols including treatment of anaphylaxis\, wound management\, CPR in a remote setting and spine injury assessment.\n\nFInd out more information posted on the main WAFA course page on our JOI websiteWFA Wilderness First Aid or at the international WMA website 
URL:https://japanoutdoorinstitute.com/en/courses/wafa-gunma-august-23-25/
LOCATION:Akagi Gunma\, 〒371-0101 Gunma\, Maebashi\, Fujimimachi Akagisan\, １−2\, Maebashi\, gunma\, 3170101\, Japan
CATEGORIES:WAFA
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20261127T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20261201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T223045
CREATED:20260505T023845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T023845Z
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SUMMARY:WFR-Wilderness First Responder Niseko Nov 27
DESCRIPTION:WFR-Wilderness First Responder Niseko Nov 27 \nHosted by Rising Sun Guides – Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is the ideal medical training for outdoor educators\, wilderness guides\, members of the military\, professional search and rescue teams\, wildland firefighters\, researchers\, and those involved in disaster relief. \nThe course provides essential training in wilderness medicine\, leadership\, and critical thinking for professionals and leaders working and traveling in outdoor\, low-resource\, and remote environments. \nThe WFR curriculum is both comprehensive and practical and involves a minimum of 70 hours of instruction when taught in the United States (hours vary slightly in other countries). During the course\, students learn the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments for days and weeks if necessary. \nPlease book directly on RISING SUN GUIDES website here : CLICK HERE
URL:https://japanoutdoorinstitute.com/en/courses/wfr-wilderness-first-responder-niseko-nov-27/
LOCATION:Niseko Hirafu\, 2-9-1 Nisekohirafu 1 Jo\, Kutchan\, Abuta District\, Hokkaido\, 044-0080\, Japan
CATEGORIES:WFR
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