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Mt. Kurodake trail report

weather: Cloudy Temperature: 22 ℃

Continuous days of bad weather have left the trail in somewhat poor shape.
The heavy rains have created puddles and muddy areas, particularly between the 7th Station and 8th Station. The rocks are also quite slippery.
Climbers should proceed carefully when ascending and descending.
Photo: Near Mt. Kurodake’s 7th Station Aug. 9

Snow remaining on the Mt. Midori trail is melting.

weather: Cloudy Temperature: 22 ℃

The snow on the edge of Daiichi Hanabatake has largely melted where it covered the trail. It is now possible to climb all the way up to the peak without stepping on snow. Sieversia pentapetala spikes are now noticeable at both Daiichi and Daini Hanabatake. Although it appears that the flowering is largely over, the Primula cuneifolia var. cuneifolia are still beautiful on upper slopes where the snow was slow to melt, and it is likely that some flowers have yet to bloom.

Flower blooming
Daiichi Hanabatake: Sieversia pentapetala spikes, Tilingia ajanensis, Gentiana nipponica ◯
Daiichi Hanabatake (upper): Tilingia ajanensis, Gentiana nipponica ◯; Primula cuneifolia var. cuneifolia ◎; Potentilla matsumurae, Phyllodoce aleutica ; Sieversia pentapetala, Pedicularis chamissonis var. japonica 
Daini Hanabatake: Sieversia pentapetala, Eriophorum vaginatum subsp. fauriei spikes, Peucedanum multivittatum, Gentiana nipponica ◯; Phyllodoce aleutica, Platanthera tipuloides subsp. tipuloides var. sororia 
Daini Hanabatake (upper): Sieversia pentapetala, Phyllodoce aleutica 
Daini Hanabatake (upper) to Eiko no Sawa rocky slope: Gentiana nipponica, Primula cuneifolia var. cuneifolia, Peucedanum multivittatum ◯; Tilingia ajanensis, Pedicularis chamissonis var. japonica, Sieversia pentapetala, Phyllodoce aleutica 
Photo: Daiichi Hanabatake, Mt. Midori Aug. 9

The Gentiana algida f. igarashii are blooming on the Mt. Midori ridgeline.

weather: Cloudy Temperature: 22 ℃

The Gentiana algida f. igarashii, a flower that announces the end of the flower season, is now blooming. Only a small number are blooming around Mt. Midori, so it is worth going up to the Hakuun hut if time permits.

Flower blooming
Pinus pumila area: Solidago virgaurea subsp. leiocarpa ◯; Tilingia ajanensis 
Mt. Midori peak to Itagaki junction: Gentiana algida f. igarashii ; Pennellianthus frutescens,
Saussurea yanagisawae, Campanula chamissonis (end)
Photo: Mt. Midori ridgeline Aug. 9

Ukishima Marshland

weather: Cloudy Temperature: 21 ℃

The rain has also affected the Ukishima Marshland walking course.
Although the course is not closed, people using it are asked to walk with care.
I submitted a climbing registration form and immediately set out on the course, but ran into high water about 10 meters after starting out.
Similar high water is also expected in other areas, so care is required.
August 6, 2014

Closure of the Kogen Onsen-numa route

weather: Cloudy Temperature: 19 ℃

The rain that began yesterday has caused the Yanbenohashi bridge to fall. As a result, the Kogen Onsen-numa route is now closed.
This blog will provide notification when the route is reopened.
Please note that the rain may have other unforeseen effects. If you are planning to enter the mountains, please contact the organizations in charge before setting out.
August 6, 2014