Situated in one of the smallest prefectures in Japan, Tottori-ken, Mt Daisen is often called “mini Fuji” due to its striking similarity with the aforementioned volcano. Measuring just over 1,700m, Daisen belongs to the top 100 mountains in Japan and is well worth a visit, proving a relatively easy yet beautiful hike.
Tips for Climbing Mount Fuji (Fuji-san), Shizuoka / Yamanashi Japan
Fuji-san is an iconic symbol of Japan and a big draw for locals and tourists alike when visiting the Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. If you’re looking to add this destination to your itinerary, here’s a helpful list of tips for tackling the different hiking routes of Mt. Fuji
Mammut Crag Indicator Express Review
With Mammut recently issuing their new 2018 equipment revisions, you can pick up some of the older models on deal from quite a few shops. One of these items is the Crag Indicator Quickdraw (Green) which can be found for as low as EUR 45 for a set of 5 on Amazon. Are these worth picking up?
Climbing in Sector Kamasutra (Plagne), Bern Switzerland
Love it or hate it Plagne in the canton of Bern is one of the most convenient climbing walls in the Region. With easy access and an unbelievable amount of routes, both sport and multi-pitch, it is an easy fall-back destination but comes with the drawback of being close to a major stone quarry (read noise), a unique technical climbing style and some questionable rock quality. I recently visited the sector Kamasutra and was positively impressed with what I found.
Climbing in Neuhaus, Bern Switzerland
The Swiss town of Interlaken is a sporting utopia of sorts. From sky diving and mountaineering to sailing, the options cover the gamut of air, ground and water activities. Nestled in between some of the most imposing and famous mountains of the Swiss Alps and with a direct view of the infamous Eiger, it also makes and ideal starting point to reach various climbing locations across the Canton of Bern.
Climbing Hall Cero Climbing, Hiroshima Japan
Hiroshima city has two climbing halls, pb climbing near Yokogawa station and Cero Climbing just East of Hiroshima station in Mokage. With some time to spare, I dropped by Cero climbing to see what was on offer, and was pleasantly surprised!
Jorg Verhoeven Free Climbing The Nose, El Capitan, Yosemite Valley
The Nose, on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley is probably one of the most famous big wall routes in the world. Climbers probably know the infamous story of the valley and of Lynn Hill‘s first free ascent in 1993. But to truly understand the magnitude of that feat and put it in context of modern day climbing is difficult for most of us normal climbing enthusiasts. This is where Jorg Verhoeven‘s video of his free ascent in 2014 really puts this climb into perspective.
Improving Your Climbing Training Routine
Every climber is looking to improve, get that little bit stronger, tick off that one elusive project. But just how do you go about building an effective training plan that enables you to successfully work towards your goals? Just rocking up to the hall and doing your thing sometimes doesn’t cut it. Preparing for a future trip to Tonsai, Thailand had me dig out some old gems from Neil Gresham on structured training. If you too are looking to switch up your training routine, you may find these useful!
Climbing Hall Vertic Halle, Valais Switzerland
Vertic Halle is located just a few kilometres from Martigny in the canton of Valais (Wallis). This climbing gym has been around for a number of years now, but a recently opened bouldering extension has drawn some wider attention to this otherwise out-of-the-way location.
Cobra Crack, Squamish, Canada
Recent news that the Cobra Crack was climbed by two British Climbers had me pull up the old video of Sonnie Trotter’s first ascent of the infamous Cobra Crack. A classic video, with some very inspired climbing, check it out. Cobra Crack is a 5.14 traditional crack climb in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. Read here and here for further information about the region.