[Fall/Winter 2025] The hidden essential for snow sports: the best balaclavas (eye masks) for different uses and preferences... December 1, 2025 6:30 THE NORTH FACE , How to Choose , Mountaineering Introduction , Recommendations , Mountain Hardwear , NORRONA , Houdini , Balaclava
[An honest, self-funded review] The importance of "lightness and warmth" as I realized in the Southern Alps at -20°C. Montbell's hidden... November 28, 2025 6:30 Mont-bell , gear review , recommendations , down , mont-bell
NEWS: "Hobonichi Station AKAGI" is now underway! Climbing Mount Akagi will be even more fun. [Alpha Open... November 21, 2025 6:30
[Fall/Winter 2025] This season's best hard shell jackets, essential for the harsh snowy mountains, and how to choose the right one... November 18, 2025 17:29 Mont-bell , hard shell , how to choose , NORRONA , MONTURA , Rab , MILLET , finetrack , Arc'teryx , Teton Bros. , mountaineering beginners , Peak Performance , rainwear , Patagonia , soft shell
[Fall/Winter 2025] Down? Synthetic? Fleece? The key to comfortable layering is choosing the right material. Mid-layers for mountain climbing... November 17, 2025 6:30 Insulation , NORRONA , Rab , THE NORTH FACE , Mountaineering Introduction , to Choose , Recommendations , Patagonia , Mid-Layer , Down , Fleece
[New Store Information] The Thoughts Behind ReBIRD™ - Arc'teryx Ikebukuro Tobu Brand Store... November 13, 2025 10:18
Trails, rocky terrain, hiking, and trekking—the "Ki..." mountain boots are the perfect companion for exploring Japan's mountains. November 3, 2025 6:30 Sponsored , Gear Reviews , Trekking Shoes , Recommendations , Caravan
Grangers is known for its low maintenance and high effectiveness, so we've actually tried out waterproof and breathable clothing and hiking boots... October 9, 2025 6:43 Water Repellent , Grangers , Maintenance , Gear Review , Sponsored , Introduction to Mountaineering
DexShell Socks Review: What are the waterproof socks like? I used them thoroughly for hiking and stream fishing... September 16, 2025 21:00 Sponsored , DexShell , Gear Reviews , Socks
SIGG Alpinestar 0.5L Review: The long-awaited release from the long-established Swiss brand SIGG... December 11, 2025 6:31 Gear Review , Recommendations , SIGG , Offers , Insulated Bottles
[Fall/Winter 2025] The best models for backcountry skiing and snowboarding backpacks you'll want right now... December 7, 2025 6:30 How to choose , THE NORTH FACE , backcountry , mountaineering beginners , ORTOVOX , recommended backpacks , HAGLOFS , ARVA , OSPREY , BCA
[Fall/Winter 2025] Snowy mountain climbing, backcountry skiing, alpine climbing... December 05, 2025 6:30 Recommended Backcountry , Haglöfs , Ortovox , Patagonia , Backpacks , Osprey , Arva , Black Diamond , Blue Ice , Millet , Snow Mountain , BCA , Ferrino , Mountaineering Beginners
NEWS: "Hobonichi Station AKAGI" is now underway! Climbing Mount Akagi will be even more fun. [Alpha Open... November 21, 2025 6:30
[Fastest Review] "AE Air Pump" is a high-power, ultra-lightweight air pump that weighs just 28 grams and fits in the palm of your hand. November 18, 2025 6:45 Aerogogo , Air Pump , Gear Reviews , Recommendations , Sleeping Pads
[Fall/Winter 2025] The best models for backcountry skiing and snowboarding backpacks you'll want right now... December 7, 2025 6:30 How to choose , THE NORTH FACE , backcountry , mountaineering beginners , ORTOVOX , recommended backpacks , HAGLOFS , ARVA , OSPREY , BCA
[Fall/Winter 2025] Snowy mountain climbing, backcountry skiing, alpine climbing... December 05, 2025 6:30 Recommended Backcountry , Haglöfs , Ortovox , Patagonia , Backpacks , Osprey , Arva , Black Diamond , Blue Ice , Millet , Snow Mountain , BCA , Ferrino , Mountaineering Beginners
[Fall/Winter 2025] The hidden essential for snow sports: the best balaclavas (eye masks) for different uses and preferences... December 1, 2025 6:30 THE NORTH FACE , How to Choose , Mountaineering Introduction , Recommendations , Mountain Hardwear , NORRONA , Houdini , Balaclava
[Fall/Winter 2025] This season's best hard shell jackets, essential for the harsh snowy mountains, and how to choose the right one... November 18, 2025 17:29 Mont-bell , hard shell , how to choose , NORRONA , MONTURA , Rab , MILLET , finetrack , Arc'teryx , Teton Bros. , mountaineering beginners , Peak Performance , rainwear , Patagonia , soft shell
Patagonia M10 Anorak & M10 Storm Pants Review: Remove all the extras... December 16th, 2024 6:30 Gear reviews , recommendations , rainwear , Patagonia , hard shell
Lithium cobalt oxide, lithium iron phosphate, sodium ion, and quasi-solid state. I used all four types of mobile batteries... October 21, 2025 6:33 Recommendations , Comparison , Mobile Battery
Lumin AID Max Quick Inflate Review: A portable solar-powered lantern... September 17, 2025 6:58 luminAID , lantern , gear review
[OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.19] AVANT-GARDE! HOMIES COFFEE! Adventure... September 16, 2025 12:01
[OGZ's Yamamachi Exploration Vol.18] AVANT-GARDE! HOMIES COFFEE! The adventure... September 15, 2025 6:21 Yamatomachi
[The Truth About Cocoheli] Cocoheli x Sakaiya x? Hijacking Kanda!? Safe Mountain Climbing Seminar [Event Report] December 13, 2025 6:33
[December Event Report] First time hiking in the snow at Tanigawadake Tenjin Ridge: "First time hiking in the snow and gear experience" December 12, 2025 8:56 Events , Membership
John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 7] Middle Fork... December 9, 2025 6:30 Long Trail , Thru-Hiking , American National Parks
The second round of cooperating brands for the "First Time Snow Mountain Hike & Gear Experience" has been announced! November 28, 2025 15:21 Events , Membership
John Muir Trail Northbound Traverse (2025 NOBO) Record [Chapter 6] Lower Basin... November 25, 2025 16:06 American National Parks , Long Trails , Thru-Hiking
Review: Arc'teryx Bora2 Mid GTX Mid Hiking Boots Shoes October 11, 2015 Gear review , Trekking shoes , Arc'teryxWritten by Yasushi Hisatomi
A must-see for those who don't want to compromise on food! How to choose a cooker/cochel for mountain climbing October 8, 2015 GSI , How to Choose , Introduction to Mountain Climbing , Kitchenware , Evernew , MSR , Sea to Summit , EPIgasWritten by Yasushi Hisatomi
I tried out all the high-performance mesh underwear that is rumored to be "too comfortable" Clothing October 4, 2015 finetrack , Phenix , Comparison , THE NORTH FACE , Introduction to Mountain Climbing , Recommended , Base Layer , MILLETWritten by Yasushi Hisatomi
A must-have for the fall and winter season! 10 recommended merino wool base layers you should wear now [2015] Clothing September 28, 2015 MILLET , Teton Bros. , Introduction to Mountaineering , Houdini , Recommended , Base Layer , SmartWool , icebreaker , ibex , Patagonia , mont-bell , Merino woolWritten by Yasushi Hisatomi
"Moving" winter clothes! 7 reasons why we recommend modern synthetic fiber insulation and 7 popular items Clothing September 24, 2015 Arc'teryx , Introduction to Mountain Climbing , Recommended , Patagonia , Middle Layers , Insulation , MONTANE , MAMMUT , MILLET , finetrack , HoudiniWritten by Yasushi Hisatomi
Comparison review: Comparing lightweight gas stoves (single burners) for mountain climbing [Ideal for beginners and solo hiking] September 19, 2015 SOTO , PRIMUS , snow peak , EPIgas , gas stove , comparisonWritten by Yasushi Hisatomi
Comparison review: Comparing mountaineering socks [What are the most comfortable and easy to wear for climbing? 】 Shoes September 16, 2015 Comparison , THE NORTH FACE , SmartWool , icebreaker , finetrack , socks , X-SOCKS , DARN TOUGH , Caravan , Point6Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
Review: Rab Flashpoint Jacket This lightness is a problem with just this performance Clothing September 9, 2015 Gear review , rainwear , RabWritten by Yasushi Hisatomi
Review: deuter Futura Pro 36 An introductory pack that can be used in a wide range of ways to travel and mountain climbing Backpack & Gear September 7, 2015 Gear review , deuter , medium sized backpack , backpackWritten by Yasushi Hisatomi
A summary of interesting gear I came across at OR Summer 2015 - Clothing and shoes edition - column September 4, 2015 Duckworth , Salewa , Outdoor Retailer , berghaus , Farm to Feat , Garmont , HI-TECWritten by Yasushi Hisatomi