The Outdoor Gearzine snow mountain event has been held since last year and was a big hit last time, so this year we would like to hold an introductory snow mountain tour at the end of March when the weather is relatively stable, with spring mountain climbing on the remaining snow!
You can go mountain climbing or hiking solo, but you find it difficult to gain experience in snowy mountain activities on your own, and you also find it difficult to go on a guided tour, which can be expensive
This time too, the plan is perfect for those who want to gain experience in the snowy mountains
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Date, time and location
Date and Time
Saturday, March 28, 2026
place
Beginners to snowy mountains will climb relatively easy routes and mountains equipped with ice axes, crampons, and snowshoes
At the moment, we are considering the following candidates, and will select the final route from these based on the members' wishes, the amount of snowfall, the weather forecast for the day, etc
[Strong candidates]
・Northern Yatsugatake
・Yatsugatake
・Mount Hotaka in Joshu
・Mount Nikko Shirane
・Dake Tanigawa
・Central Alps
・Mount Kuroboyama
etc
*We will provide detailed information about the location, details, and advice on preparations for the snowy mountains and what to bring to those who have registered
The type of person you'll match with
People who have always wanted to try snowy mountains but have never taken the plunge
People who want to learn snowy mountain hiking accompanied by an experienced hiker
Participation fees and equipment
Participation fee
Regarding the cost of participation, we ask that you be registered as a member of Outdoor Gearzine's "Standard Membership" at the time of the event (1,000 yen per month, so effectively 1,000 yen)
Equipment
Although it depends on the location and route, you will generally need to bring your own personal equipment for a day hike in the snowy mountains
However, we do have some spare snowshoes, snowshoes, crampons, ice axes and other specialized equipment for snowy mountains, so please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns
please also refer to basic equipment list for day hikes in the snowy mountains, previously introduced on Outdoor Gearzine
Just to be clear, this is not a guided tour, but rather an offline meet-up between readers, so please keep in mind that you are responsible for your own life. Climbing snowy mountains is different from climbing in the snow-free season, requiring far more knowledge and experience to prevent bad weather and accidents, as well as the physical strength needed in the event of an emergency. As a guideline, it is best to be physically fit enough to follow a typical course time for climbing in the snow-free season. However, of course, we will provide full support so that you can experience the snowy mountains safely, so please rest assured about that
*If you have any concerns about details such as preparations or what to bring, please feel free to contact us and we will provide you with detailed advice both before and after your entry.
If you would like to participate, please apply using the response form
↓↓If you would like to participate↓↓
Application form for the offline event "Let's Climb the Snow-covered Mountains 2026"
Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us
↓↓If you have any questions or concerns, please use the Outdoor Gearzine inquiry form↓↓
https://outdoorgearzine.com/contact
The world of snow-capped mountains is beyond human imagination. Please feel free to join us for this fascinating experience that can only be had outdoors!
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