This is Mt. Kurodake as it appears today.
There appears to be some snow on the mountain, but snow on the trails has melted.
However, the temperatures are below zero and so the trails have become quite slippery.
The peak is currently covered with snow, but that snow may melt quickly when the temperature rises later in the day.
Those who are planning to climb Mt. Kurodake should note that an environment approaching winter conditions exists at the peak. Climbers should be sure to bring all of the gear needed to climb safely.
I should mention that the leaves are still changing colors in the stream valleys below the 9th Station. The fall foliage can be seen down to the near the 6th Station.
Before long, the fall foliage will come down to even lower elevations and arrive in the Sounkyo Gorge.
Photo: Mt. Kurodake as seen from the hot spring village Sep. 17
There appears to be some snow on the mountain, but snow on the trails has melted.
However, the temperatures are below zero and so the trails have become quite slippery.
The peak is currently covered with snow, but that snow may melt quickly when the temperature rises later in the day.
Those who are planning to climb Mt. Kurodake should note that an environment approaching winter conditions exists at the peak. Climbers should be sure to bring all of the gear needed to climb safely.
I should mention that the leaves are still changing colors in the stream valleys below the 9th Station. The fall foliage can be seen down to the near the 6th Station.
Before long, the fall foliage will come down to even lower elevations and arrive in the Sounkyo Gorge.
Photo: Mt. Kurodake as seen from the hot spring village Sep. 17
