January 26th Start&Finish: Shomaru station The weather: sunny and cold Outfit/Equipment: warm trousers, sport long-sleeve shirt, long sleeved top, down vest, hat, gloves. Map: We followed this map (and didn’t get lost!!) Crowds: The odd hiker here and there. There was an eki-den in Agano but we were travelling past that area. The train was […]
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丸山・Maruyama
November 24th Start&Finish: The weather: Outfit/Equipment: Crowds: Map: Time: Start&Finish: Ashigakubo station The weather: Beautiful sunshine but cold, especially at the top! Outfit/Equipment: warm trousers, long sleeve top, tshirt, light down vest, hiking shoes, hat. Map: We followed this course. Crowds: Not people evident when walking but lots of people eating bento at the top. […]