The snowy gorge that deserves the most caution on the Mt. Aka course is a hazardous steep gorge of roughly 65 meters that exists between the upper part of Daiichi Kaen and the lookout. Climbers are advised to ascend or descend through it only after checking the quality of the snow there.
Snowy gorge information:
Daiichi Kaen: The trail is exposed in three locations: before the snow depth pole and sign, the middle section, and below the lookout. However, snowmelt is flowing into the area around the middle section and making it very muddy.
Daini Kaen: The entire trail is covered with snow; however, it is marked with pink tape.
Daisan Sekkei: The entire trail is covered with snow, and the steep slope makes the climb quite taxing.
Daiyon Sekkei: A snowy gorge of roughly 130 meters remains in the lower area.
Photo: Snowy gorge in upper Daiichi Kaen Jul. 7
Snowy gorge information:
Daiichi Kaen: The trail is exposed in three locations: before the snow depth pole and sign, the middle section, and below the lookout. However, snowmelt is flowing into the area around the middle section and making it very muddy.
Daini Kaen: The entire trail is covered with snow; however, it is marked with pink tape.
Daisan Sekkei: The entire trail is covered with snow, and the steep slope makes the climb quite taxing.
Daiyon Sekkei: A snowy gorge of roughly 130 meters remains in the lower area.
Photo: Snowy gorge in upper Daiichi Kaen Jul. 7
