As we announced the other day, we are pleased to announce that we have already received many registrations for our "Supporting your Winter Mountain Debut! First Snow Mountain Hike & Gear Experience" event, which will be held on Saturday, December 6th, where we will all climb a snowy mountain together. We are now only one or two spots away from full capacity.
Today is a follow-up on that.
At this event, Outdoor Gearzine will support readers, both first-timers and those not yet familiar with the process of choosing gear when climbing a snowy mountain, which can be quite a difficult task.
Even if you don't yet have snow mountain gear, we have prepared high-quality gear from various brands that you can borrow from manufacturers and compare and try out.
We are grateful to have received cooperation from a number of prestigious manufacturers as our cooperating brands.
As the first step, we will be announcing three new brands!
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Gear rental partner brands [first edition]
Black Diamond
Chouinard Equipment, founded by Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, is a comprehensive brand that offers a wide variety of reliable mountaineering equipment, from climbing and backcountry gear to trekking gear. It has developed into a major top brand in the mountaineering world, focusing on climbing, trekking and snow activity equipment, and even today it has a distinctive presence as one of the industry's leading brands, garnering high trust and support.
PETZL
PETZL, a global climbing gear brand from France, offers high-performance helmets, harnesses, axes, headlamps, belay devices, and other products used in a wide range of fields, including mountaineering, rock climbing, cave exploration, rescue, and industrial high-altitude work. The company continues to develop products that meet the needs of the field, pursuing safety and functionality. In the Japanese market, the brand has earned the trust of a wide range of users, from professionals to hobbyists.
BLUE ICE
Founded in 2008 in Chamonix, at the foot of Mont Blanc, Western Europe's highest peak, Blue Ice is an alpine gear brand known for its products that are simple yet functional, lightweight yet durable, and the resulting aesthetic is a quest for functional beauty. Chamonix-based mountain guides, climbers, and professional skiers are involved in product development, delivering products that are reliable in the field. The Blue Ice team, whose staff are all mountaineers, climbers, and skiers, not only strives to provide the best products on the market, but also maintains a strong commitment to environmental friendliness and a sustainable society.
We are still inquiring with several manufacturers and will make further announcements once they are confirmed, so please look forward to further announcements!
To enter, please use this application form
If you are interested, please apply using the application form below! We are only a few spots away from capacity. It is first come, first served, so apply early!
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Event Overview
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.
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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Please look forward to further announcements in the future! Please feel free to join us!
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