Fuji-san

[Endless Winter 0]

I've been living in Shonan for about 10 years and in the winter months there's always fantastic views of Mt. Fuji. I know there is a ski resort at the base area, but it's really for families/beginners. But it seams like it would be a pretty incredible experience if there was a heli service that would take people to the top for a long run down, weather permitting. Logistically, I know it'd be difficult if it's never been done. So, out of curiosity does anyone on this forum know if a group of skiers/snowboarders has ever attempted Fuji-san in the winter?

It got me thinking as I was out all morning surfing and having a look. Here's a link with some photos from today....

http://starb.cool.ne.jp/

[Rag-Doll 0]

people have died trying to climb fuji in the winter. it can be a nasty place. don't know if people have climbed and slid back down in the winter, but plenty of people have done it in the spring.

[Tubby Beaver 209]

didn't tsonda and some other SJer ride it last year??

 

I always get a kick outta seeing fuji-san from the beach at Enoshima

[sunrise 0]

wow, amazing pics!

[thursday 1]

Rag Doll did it coupla years back. Spring it was.

[Endless Winter 0]

Thanks for the responses. I realized after starting the topic I could have easily answered my question by using google which, I did. So, there are a few people who make the trek up in the spring. Here's a short clip

 

As dangerous as it is, there are some experienced climbers who've successfully climbed to the summit in the winter as well. Unpredictable weather and wind seem to be big factors. Here's an interesting story if you've got a few minutes:

http://live-fuji.jp/fuji/scott/toyohash.html

[klingon 10]

Here is Rag-Doll's account

 

http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/features-boarding-fuji.html

 

 

and here he is

 

http://www.snowjapan.tv/view_video.php?v...amp;category=mr