I was really hoping to go back to Yarigatake this year with Darren, Dave and Donny but it didn't happen. Unfortunately, because of bad weather and sold out bus tickets we couldn't go this year. However, I can show you some of the pictures I took last year when I went. Yarigatake is in Naganao prefecture. The mountain is 3200 metres high (the fifth tallest in Japan). There are several different paths you can take. My friend and I chose the most direct path. It was a three day excursion. The hike began at Shinhotaka onsen. From here, we hiked to the first cabin and set up camp. On the second day we hiked up to the top of Yarigatake and back to camp. This was a long and gruelling day! On the third day we packed up our stuff and hiked back to civilization. It was a beautiful hike and I can't wait to go next year. First Camp at Yarigatake: We stayed in a tent but ate dinner in the lodge. The manager was nice enough to give us a bottle of Suntory whiskey!On our way!We reached the spear!: I was told that 'Yari' means spear in english.The last ladder: It is quite steep climbing the spear. The ladder in this picture is about 4 metres high.Don't slip!: Several people die every year climbing Yarigatake. It's important to pay attention and wear warm clothing.A view from the topAbove the clouds!

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