Korenge Couloirs and Karamatsu South Face
On 14th March, Conor, Pat, Johnny and myself set out to try to climb Shiroumadake with an eye on skiing … Continue reading Korenge Couloirs and Karamatsu South Face
Tag: Backcountry
Goryu dake; if at first you don’t succeed, try ‘try again’
On the 12th of March 2018, I set off with Simon to try to climb Goryudake. After being blown off … Continue reading Goryu dake; if at first you don’t succeed, try ‘try again’
Jiigatake – Getting blown off the mountain
So, forecasts can change pretty rapidly. The evening before, just sunshine and warming temps but by the morning, winds, clouds, … Continue reading Jiigatake – Getting blown off the mountain
Korenge Y Couloir
I managed to convince Connor to come for a quick tour to ski the Y Couloir on Korenge-san, situated above … Continue reading Korenge Y Couloir
Yakeyama – Coastal volcano
Yakeyama is an active volcano located in Niigata prefecture near the coastal town of Itoigawa. It last had a significant … Continue reading Yakeyama – Coastal volcano
Asama-yama; the not very snowy volcano
Mount Asama is the most active volcano on Honshu, the main island of Japan. It commands the skyline around Komoro … Continue reading Asama-yama; the not very snowy volcano
Snowy Gorge Hut and the Barrier Range
Got invited to go to Snowy Gorge Hut behind Ohau with Luke Jarmey, Ian Covil and Manu Nadler. Last year, … Continue reading Snowy Gorge Hut and the Barrier Range
Mueller Hut & Mt Ollivier
After a few days of bad weather and a trip up to Mt Olympus to show Kevin Canning the wonders … Continue reading Mueller Hut & Mt Ollivier
Macauley Hut and Upper Tindill Stream
In the last week of August 2017 Kevin Canning came from Canada for a quick look around and a bit … Continue reading Macauley Hut and Upper Tindill Stream
Mount Alta Heli-Drop Ski Tour
On 22 August 2017, Dave and Mike Lundin invited me along to fill a spot on a heli-drop ski tour … Continue reading Mount Alta Heli-Drop Ski Tour