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Shimonoroka Kurobe Gorge (Toyama)
The Shimono Roka in the Kurobe Valley is a very exposed and complex hike with dramatic and incredibly scenic views of the Kurobe river....


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
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