Minami alps / South alps

Unfortunately this hike was cancelled because of the typhoon.

It was found that the 9 P.M. is too early for meeting time.
Plus, taking a nap in a car is not comfortable and let me change the meeting time at Tsukuba station parking lot.

It takes 3.5 hours from Tsukuba to Ashiyasu bus station. The bus/taxi operation starts at 5:15 and we are supposed to make a preparation and walk a little bit from parking lot to the bus station before that.
This means that we can leave Tsukuba at 0:30 A.M.
However, after midnight, transportation to Tsukuba station might be limited.

So, please tell me if you cannot come to Tsukuba at 0:30 A.M. or you need to wait for a long time at Tsukuba station.

Once you take a car, you can take a nap until we arrive.

Best regards,
Kotaro

Kita-dake hike on 27 (night) - 29th, July.

Kita-dake (3193 m, Mt. Kita, 北岳) is the mountain of south alps and the second highest mountain in Japan.
Four years ago, we climbed this mountain led by Julian.
However, unfortunately, only one-third of participants could reach at the summit due to bad weather.

Again, I'd like to organize a same hike!
The plan is based on the previous hike schedule.

*SCHEDULE
27th (Friday night)
9:00 p.m. Depart Tsukuba center parking lot for Ashiyasu (芦安) bus station.
To take a bus to the start point, we will stay in our car until morning.
Tent might be available, but in principle there are no space for tent.

28th (Saturday)
We will take a bus or taxi at 5:15 a.m. to Hirogawara (広河原) gate and then start to walk to the hut.
The map time is 7 hours.

29th (Sunday)
We will leave the hut for the summit (1h) , and walk back to Hirogawara to take a bus to get back to the parking lot.
After the hike, we will stop at onsen and drive back to Tsukuba.
The map time is 6.5 hours.

*Difficulty level: 4 out of 5.
The route is not technical, but long. The difference in altitude between start point and summit is 1600m!
At the hut, camping space is also available. If you want to camp there, you need to bring tent, sleeping bag, mat, cooking stuff and so on.

*What to bring:
Hiking shoes
Rain gear
Warm clothes
Lunch and snacks (diner and breakfast if you are not going to order to hut)
Water (more than 2 L)
Onsen staff
Backpack

*Expected Cost:
Hut : 8,500 yen (w/ dinner and breakfast) / 5,500 yen (w/o meal) / 4,500 yen (w/o meal, w/futon) / 700 yen (tent)
Car and highway transportation : 10,020 yen highway toll per a car with ETC and gas for 520km
Bus : 2260 yen (round trip)
Food (Up to you)
Onsen : 1000 yen?
Club fee : 500 yen
Insurance

*I recommend you to buy insurance before hiking.
Mont-bell provides short-term insurance. (see, https://hoken.montbell.jp/aboutdomestic/activity.php )
It costs only 250 or 500 yen for two days hike!
Unfortunately, English site is not available but I can help you if you need.

*Please send email with your information no later than 16th July, if you want to join us.
1) Your name.
2) Can you bring your car?
3) Do you want meals (dinner and breakfast) at hut?
4) Your phone number.

Please feel free to ask me if you have questions or request.