Fuji - The endless climb
The ascent to Mt. Fuji is divided in 'stations', ranging from 1 to 10, and representing the height in the mountain. We decided to start from Kawaguchiko's 5th station, a usual choice located at 2305 m., and go up to the summit, at 3776 m.
This means almost 1500 metres of countinous and steep ascent, on a volcanic rock trail. It was the first time for both of us to try such a demanding hike, mainly due to the 'altitude sickness', and we were unsure of the result.
In the picture, Rasa is fighting hard against gravity. We were close to the 8th station, with a long way below us and the weather still fine...
(to be continued)
This means almost 1500 metres of countinous and steep ascent, on a volcanic rock trail. It was the first time for both of us to try such a demanding hike, mainly due to the 'altitude sickness', and we were unsure of the result.
In the picture, Rasa is fighting hard against gravity. We were close to the 8th station, with a long way below us and the weather still fine...
(to be continued)
posted by Juane at Wednesday, June 28, 2006
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