Hotaka Scott 0 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 After an almost month and a half hiatus of little skiing, myself and a few co-workers/friends were finally able to get out for a day of skiing. Where: Chokuto Runze, aka The Direct Route, off of Mt. Okuhotaka (3190m) in the Northern Alps When: May 18th, 2009 Starting off from the hut nearest the peak of Mt. Okuhotaka, 4 of us began the hike up to the summit at about 8 am... We reached the summit at about 9, and got a look down into what we were about to ski.. As well as the usual (near) summit shot... After dropping in and skiing a bit, we had a look back up as well as a look at what still lay ahead... A bit further down we stopped for another short break... Finally exiting and getting a last look back up... We hiked back up to the hut and enjoyed a beautiful sunset over Mt. Kasagadake (and a few Hot Toddys)... O-wa-ri ps - Sorry for the lack of "action shot" - it all just went by so fast Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Originally Posted By: Hotaka Scott After dropping in and skiing a bit, we had a look back up as well as a look at what still lay ahead... This looks quite steep! Good to see someone is still skiing. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted May 22, 2009 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted May 22, 2009 Fantastic. That sure looks like more fun than 30 degrees and stuck behind a computer! Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Man! Can't beat a sunset like that. Looks like a nice steep line down. I'm gonna check that one out on the map. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Nice one. With no snow in view from here now and yesterday all hot and sweaty, that kind of scene seems a long long way back. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites
Hotaka Scott 0 Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 Originally Posted By: ger Man! Can't beat a sunset like that. Looks like a nice steep line down. I'm gonna check that one out on the map. Thanks. If you're looking on a topo, it's the line from the peak of Mt. Okuhotaka that runs in a north-northeast direction towards Karasawa. Reckon its about 400m vertical till you exit, and would be 800m (?) vertical if you kept going to Karasawa Hutte or Koya. Had a look at it today again from below and it still looked to be in good shape. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Love your photo logs HS. Your pics really do tell the story. Quality stuff... salute ! Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Brilliant. V jealous. Sweating my balls off in NY state. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 nice pics HS, especially the sunset How many more days you planning on getting? Link to post Share on other sites
Hotaka Scott 0 Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 ^^^ Thanks guys. Hope to get in at least a couple of more days before the rainy season kicks in and does its damage to the snow. Above 2800m there was actually a bit of (wet) snow falling today so things are looking promising in that respect. Link to post Share on other sites
flip360 0 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sweet. What time was it for that sunset shot? Link to post Share on other sites
Hotaka Scott 0 Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 ^^^ Am thinking the sunset shot was a little before 7-ish. But I could be wrong. Link to post Share on other sites
Error404 0 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Nice pics. How chilly does it get up there Scott-san? Link to post Share on other sites
Hotaka Scott 0 Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 ^^^ Thanks. It's a little below 0 in the morning and "warms" up to 9 or 10 on a good day, although it may feel warmer if the sun is out. There's still plenty of snow (and a bit of debris) in the Karasawa/Hotaka area although I reckon it just a matter of time before it starts getting spoon cut. Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseman 1 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Nice photos. Next time remember to take some cheese shots! Link to post Share on other sites
pickled mushhead 0 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Was up therel as year. Sweet. Link to post Share on other sites
Hotaka Scott 0 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 ^^^ skiing or hiking? Link to post Share on other sites
pickled mushhead 0 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Once in winter and once last summer as well actually Link to post Share on other sites
Hotaka Scott 0 Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 ^^^ Winter - nice! Were the huts still open or were you tenting it? Link to post Share on other sites
pickled mushhead 0 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Sorry when I said winter, perhaps I should have said spring. I was just meaning when the snow was there. Tents. Link to post Share on other sites
.co.jp 0 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 How long does it take you to get up there dudes? Link to post Share on other sites
Hotaka Scott 0 Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 ^^^ It's a good 8 hour hike in the summer; little longer if there's snow ( 'til late June). Lots of folks do it as a 3 day weekend for the round trip. Link to post Share on other sites
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