[December Offline Event] Support your winter mountain debut! First-time snow mountain hike and gear experience
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
Information about the last offline event of 2025.
The events held in February and March of this year were a huge success, so we're holding another offline snow mountain event this season!
Of course, summer mountains are fun, but the splendor of winter mountains is something else entirely. Once you've experienced the divine world of the snow-capped mountains, you can't help but be captivated by their powerful allure, no matter how hard or dangerous it may be. From my own experience, there's no doubt that getting to know winter mountains makes them even more enjoyable.
However, even if you have some experience with solo mountain climbing and hiking, it is true that when it comes to snowy mountains, the hurdles are simply too high to start alone.
Therefore, we plan to hold several snow mountain experience events this season, where Outdoor Gearzine, which has over ten years of experience in snow mountains, and our readers will all come together to gain experience and go on snow mountain hikes.
December will be the first of these.
"Supporting your winter mountain debut! First time hiking in the snowy mountains and gear experience"
This season, whether snow accumulates or not, let's climb the snowy mountains while trying out the latest gear!
We will be climbing in full winter mountain gear. Therefore, before the climb, we will hold an online "Snow Mountain Gear Guide MTG" for all participants, where we will thoroughly discuss the basic mindset and precautions for climbing snowy mountains, recommended equipment, how to choose your first equipment, and recommended items for this season. Of course, there will also be a Q&A session, so please feel free to ask anything.
However, since this is a winter mountain climb in December, we are not going to invite you to join us lightly. Winter mountain climbing is an environment that is incomparable to the snow-free season, so we ask that you only participate if you have a reasonable amount of experience and understand that you are doing so at your own risk.
We will be even more careful than usual when deciding whether or not to hold the event. We are also considering canceling the event due to weather conditions, so we would appreciate it if only those who can be flexible in this regard would apply.
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Date and location
Date and time:
Saturday, December 6, 2025
*If temporary bad weather is forecast, the event will be held, but if the weather is bad throughout the day, the event may be postponed or canceled if possible.
In any case, if the event is cancelled due to weather or other reasons, we will notify you by email or other means by 12:00 on the Friday immediately prior to the event.
place:
Beginners with snowy mountains will be equipped with ice axes, crampons, and snowshoes to climb a route that is relatively easy to climb.
Taking into consideration the wishes of the participants and ease of approach, we will consider mountains suitable for beginners to snow mountains, such as Tanigawadake Tenjin Ridge, Kitayokodake, Mt. Kurobanzayama, Mt. Nikko Shirane, and the Central Alps.
These people match:
People who have always wanted to try snowy mountain climbing but have been hesitant to take the plunge alone
People who want to experience snowy mountain walking while having experienced people accompany them
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Participation Fees
Participation is conditional on joining the "Standard Plan" membership (1,000 yen/month)
(Free for those who have already joined. If you are not a member, please join by the day.
Click here to sign up for the "Standard Plan" membership
Equipment to be prepared
Basically, we ask that you prepare your own equipment for a day trip to a snowy mountain. Please also refer to basic equipment list for a day trip to a snowy mountain
For those who are unsure of what equipment to bring, we are planning to hold an online "Snow Mountain Gear Course" sometime between November 15th and 17th for all participants this time. If you are interested, please join us.
Also, most, but not all, winter mountaineering equipment is available for rental at Outdoor Gearzine, so we will do our best to support those who do not yet have it so that they can participate (we are currently in negotiations with outdoor brands that will cooperate ) .
For this reason, if you bring the minimum winter mountain gear , you should be fine, so please feel free to contact us.
Number of participants and number of recruits
Entries are on a first come first served basis for each date. Applications will be closed as soon as the capacity reaches the limit. If a cancellation is made, we will announce it at any time.
Minimum number of applicants: 2 people
Maximum number of recruits: around 6 people
Be careful in advance
Please note that this event is not a guided tour, so participants must participate at their own risk. Outdoor Gearzine will not be held responsible for any injuries, illnesses, or accidents that occur during the event.
However, of course, you will be able to provide a safe and secure support to help you stay in a tent, so don't worry about this.
To participate, please use this application form
There are some parts that have not yet been decided, but if you are interested, please apply using the entry form below! First come, first served, so hurry!
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Of course, if you have any questions or questions, please feel free to contact us.
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