Beautiful, is considered sacred and the pride of Japan, Mount Fuji so much a traveler destination in the world. But who would guess, behind the quiet elegance and appearance, this mountain could be very dangerous. Behind its beauty, Mount Fuji offers a challenge for the adventurous. At certain times, the highest mountain in Japan is very friendly for climbers, but any time the condition can be transformed into very dangerous.
With an altitude of 3,776 meters above sea level (masl), Mount Fuji can be climbed from 4 lanes or trail available. Of the four, Yoshida Trail into the path climbed favorite and most especially in the summer holidays. Starting from the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station, Yoshida Trail hiking path is relatively the most easily accessible from Tokyo. There are a large parking area and several shops and restaurants to supplement supplies. For those who need care goods, here are also available coin lockers.
Along the path of ascent of Mount Fuji comes with a very complete facilities. Starting from the toilet, First Aid post, vending stalls even lodging. So do not be surprised, the climbers who come here almost no one carrying a large backpack style carrier or nature lover. But do not be lulled by all the ease along the climbing route of Mount Fuji. Sandy tracks combined with slippery rocks and steep slopes is a challenge that should not be underestimated though. Strong winds and waves of extreme weather can come at any time.
It's important to pay attention to weather forecasts when preparing to climb Mount Fuji. When detikTravel climb Mount Fuji in early September 2014, the temperature at the 8th station at an altitude of 3,400 meters above sea late at 08.00 local time measured -3 degrees Celsius. For those who've been to countries with four seasons, the temperature is actually not much different from the temperature in the winter. Normally can still be tolerated by the body. But on Mount Fuji, conditions are much different because combined with the rain and the wind blows Kecang.
As the volcano is still active the other, along the lines of climbing Mount Fuji is minimal or almost no vegetation with large trees that can withstand the wind. As far as the eye could see, there was only sand and rocks of various sizes, from gravel to boulder at home. Equipment 'anti-storm' absolutely prepared because the weather can change at any time. Raincoat must be taken, preferably models suit and poncho because it can not protect the pants. For clothes, especially trousers, avoid jeans and use a quick cleaning materials.
Shoes and gloves made from Gore-tex waterproof quite helpful because while still having good air circulation. As coatings fleeces, jackets use windbreaks. Shoes with a high discount could be 'second muscle' for ankle sprain that is not easy. Hiking stick or trekking pole, if available will also help. Trekking pole of wood traditionally sold well in every post or station at a price of about ¥ 1,000. At each post or station, this traditional trekking pole can be requested stamp to mark the height has been achieved at a cost of stamp varies between ¥ 200-300.
It is important to remember, climber of Mount Fuji are required to bring home all the trash during ascent. Really have to take home, because along the hiking trail or at the entrance and exit is not available any trash. Even up in the parking lot, do not expect to find a trash can. Officer information will only be invited to bring home trash each climber is asking if there where a place to dump garbage climbing. To measure the most climbed mountain, Mount Fuji is quite clean of trash. Even if there are 1-2 scattered, probably really scattered when the owner wanted to bring it down.
