Daikiretto: Minamidake to Hotaka Sanso (Nagano)The infamous Daikiretto from Shinhotaka is a difficult 2-3 day climb in the Northern Alps. The traverse is best approached from...
Hijiri, Chausu and Kamikochi Loop (Nagano)The loop from Hijiridake to Kamikochidake to Chausudake is a strenuous overnight or multiday hike in the Southern Alps. It has lots of
Kaikoma (Yamanashi)Kaikomagatake 2967m with it's famous "swords" is a beautiful and challenging hike in the Southern Alps. This post describes the trail...