Mountaineering, Climbing, Alpine Tours & Training

Duration: 2 days / 1 night (Mountain Lodge accommodation)
Experience: Beginner Level (0-5 Hiking / Mountain trips)
Locations: Trainings are available in multiple locations
(a) Kitayokadake 北横岳 2,472m, Yatsugatake Volcanic Ranges, Nagano
(b) Mt NyugasaYama 入笠山 1,955m, (Fujimi) Southern Alps, Nagano
(c) Iwatesan 岩手山 2,038m, Hachimantai, Iwate

These 3 locations are chosen carefully for there ease to access the alpine areas via Gondola, Ropeway & direct approach. All offering lodge accomodation for an efficient training and maximised time outdoors.

Day 01: Teaching basic mountaineering gear use, snow/ice hiking skills, reading weather & planning trip, how and what to pack. Applied in safe contained environments to practice emergency procedures, steep climbing techniques and terrain awareness.

Day 02: From the initial first day approach to lodge/hut, rise early to get ready and make a push to the summit! Leaving ample time to soak up the views and make a safe descent off the mountain.

*Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date.

Language: Japanese & English (Chinese on request)
Requirements: Good level of fitness, experience hiking, suitable outdoor wear.
Gear: Boots, helmet, headlamp, crampons, ice axe – Also available for rent
Price: ¥60,000* p/person, 2 days guided training
Stay: ¥12,000† p/person 1 night shared accomodation & two meals
*Price does not include rental gear, lift/ropeway expenses
†Iwate stay is refuge with all bedding provided

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Duration: 2 days / 1 night (Mountain Lodge accomodation)
Experience: Intermediate Level (5+ mountain climbs)
Location: Trainings are available in multiple locations
(a) AkaDake 赤岳 2,899m,  Yatsugatake Volcanic Ranges, Nagano
(b) KaramatsuDake 唐松岳 2696m, Hakuba Valley, Nagano
(c) Kiso-Komogatake 木曽駒ヶ岳 2,956m, Kiso Central Alps, Nagano

Embrace some of Japan’s famous 100 peaks across the Northern, Southern & Central Alsp to progress your alpine skills under our close guidance, to make your first ascent to these challenging summits. Where you have a 360º view of the northern alps, southern alps and Mt Fuji on the clearest days. Our certified alpine guides (ACMG, JMGA) will expertly teach you all the fundamentals for your climb.

Day 01: Teaching refresh mountaineering gear use, steep ascending, emergency arrests, avalanche/companion rescue with basic rope, snow/ice hiking skills, reading weather & planning trip, how and what to pack.

Day 02: With an early alpine start (04:30) to make a push to the summit, allowing plenty of time for extra guidance, enjoying the views and a safe descent down the mountain to arrive before dark (17:00)

*Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date.

Language: Japanese & English (Chinese on request)
Requirements: Good level of fitness, experience hiking, suitable outdoor wear.
Gear: Boots, helmet, headlamp, crampons, ice axe – Also available for rent
Price: ¥70,000* p/person, 2 days guided training, including 1 night accomodation
*Price does not include rental gear, lift/ropeway expenses
Training is weather dependent for safest route & final goal, in extreme weather training may be delayed or postponed to another date

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Duration: 3 days / 2 nights (Mountain Lodge accommodation)
Location: 
April-Nov: Tateyama – TsurugiDake 剱岳 2,999m, Toyama (Nagano ascent)
Spend a multi-discipline optioned trip to the true Jewel of Alpine Japan in Tateyama. Your choice of taking a roped ascent of TsurugiDake Alpine style – crampons & ice tools. OR join with our FreeRide team with skis/splitboard to tackle the famous ridgelines and hair-raising descents.
Our certified alpine guides (ACMG, JMGA, CSIA) will expertly guide and teach you all the fundamentals for alpine climbing – whether on skis or in boots.

*Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date.

Language: Japanese & English (Chinese on request)
Requirements: High level of fitness, experience alpine hiking/skiing, suitable outdoor wear and touring gear.
Gear: Boots, helmet, headlamp, crampons, ice axe, avalanche kit, touring gear.
Experience: Intermediate-Advanced Level
Price: ¥120,000* p/person, 3 days guided training, including 2 nights accomodation, onsen & meals
*Price does not include rental gear, lift/ropeway expenses

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Duration: 2 days / 1 night (Mountain Lodge accomodation)
Location: Yatsugatake Volcanic Range, man-made & natural ice falls (Wi3-Wi4)
Progress your climbing at Yatsugatake, the central ice-climbing hub of Japan.  With central lodge accomodation you have access to a training ice wall immediately nearby. With then short approaches to access popular icefalls to try out your skills and challenge. Our certified alpine guides (ACMG, JCMGA) will expertly teach you all the fundamentals for your climb.

Day 01: 09:00 2 hrs approach to lodge. Teaching basic ice climbing gear use, approach & snow/ice hiking skills, how to ice climb on top rope – man-made ice

Day 02: 07:00 1 hr approach to icefall crag, 15-30m single pitch route, climbing for 3-4 hours, lunch & descend – natural ice fall

*Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date.

Language:Japanese & English (Chinese on request)
Requirements: Good level of fitness, experience hiking, suitable outdoor wear.
Gear: Boots, helmet, headlamp, crampons, ice axe – Also available for rent
Experience: Beginner Level + Intermediate Level
Price: ¥60,000 p/person
Stay: Mountain Hut ¥12,000 1 night, 2 meals / Camp ¥3,000 1 night, 2 meals

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Duration: 2 days / 1 night (Mountain Lodge accomodation)
Location: Yonago Fudo Falls 90m (Wi4-Wi6), Suzaka, Nagano
Join our short expedition style experience to Japan’s tallest Ice Water Fall formation close to Nagano City. With an alpine start for early approach on ski-mobile then skis, take basics training or refresh and warm up on the ice! Stay overnight in modest accomodation with meals provided. Enjoy another half day climbing with our certified alpine guides (ACMG, JCMGA) who will expertly teach you all the fundamentals for your climb.

Day 01: Start 08:00 – Check gear & start approach, refresh ice climbing gear use & snow/ice hiking skills, ice climb on top rope, introduction leading – Man-made/natural
Day 02: Start (07:00) for approach to crag, 15-30m single pitch route top rope & lead climbing, lunch & descend – natural ice fall

*Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date.

Language:Japanese & English (Chinese on request)
Requirements: Good level of fitness, experience climbing, suitable wear.
Gear: Boots, helmet, headlamp, crampons, ice tools, ice screws – Provided
Experience: Beginner – Intermediate Level (3+ climbs)
Price: ¥70,000 p/person – Maximum 4 people per instructor/guide
Stay: Mountain Hut ¥12,000 1 night, 2 meals / Camp ¥3,000 1 night, 2 meals

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Duration: 2 days / 1 night (Mountain Lodge Accomodation or Camping)
Location: Ogawayama ranges 小川山 up to 2,400m+, Nagano
Experience: Beginner Level to Intermediate Level / Advanced available
What is known as one of the two top climbing mecca’s of Japan with countless routes. Boasting great bouldering, sport climbing, trad climbing and some lovely multi-pitch and alpine style routes on Japan’s hard granite.
Suitable for anyone, whether you are a beginner, from indoors to outdoors or experienced and wanting to progress further and have guidance of experienced instructors. Join as a group, or schedule private guiding we will take you to some of the best classic routes and mix styles from slab, crack through to overhangs.

*Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date.

Language:Japanese & English (Chinese on request)
Requirements: Good level of fitness, some climbing experience.
Gear: Approach shoes, climbing shoes, helmet, headlamp, harness – Also available for rent
Grading: Beginner Level to Intermediate Level (US 5.8-5.10, FR 5-6b)
/ Intermediate to advanced (US 5.10+ / 6b+)

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