Wakwak climbing club attached Japan's third highest mountain, Mt. Okuhodaka-dake (height 3,190m) in August 2002. When he succeeds, Mr. Greenwood would be an conqueror of all top 4 summits, because he already climbed Mt. Fiji, Mt. Kitadake and Mt. Yarigatake.
Red Route
The weather were fine throughout entire course. Highlite of the video taken is also presented.
First Day
He entered Kamikochi by Taxi because it is forbidden to enter area by own car.
Area around Kappa bridge was crowded by tourists. Mr. Greenwood and his friend Kurichan visited this place 38 years ago.
Kappa bridge and Hodaka Mountains (photo by S.Aoki)
After 1 hour walk they arrived and stayed over night at Myojinkan Hut at14:30(height 1,530 m).
Second Day
They started Myojinkan Hut at 7:30 and arrived Yoko Sanso Hut at 11:30. (height1,610m) After long walk, they arrived at the bottom of Karasawa Curl at 14:30. (height 2,309 m)
Mt. Kitahodaka-dake and Karasawa Hut
Kampai with beer (photo taken by Mr. T. Kuribayashi)
They stayed over night in Karasawa Hut.
Third Day
Took breakfast at 5:00.
Karasawa Hut in dawn
They started Karasawa Hut at 6:00 and started climbing Zaitengrade. After 4 hours struggle they arrived at Hodakasansou Hut at 10:00 (height 2,996 m) The view from here were splendid.
Mt. Jonen-dake and Mt. Chogatake
Mr. Greenwood declined from Summit attack because of steep cliff in front of him. Other 3 members started rock climbing in strong wind.
Cliff before Summit of Mt. Okuhodaka-dake
from the top of the cliff (photo taken by Mr. T. Kuribayashi)
Mr. Greenwood relaxed in the hut reading books in library. All members returned from the summit attack safely before 13:30.
Shirade-sawa and Mt. Kasagatake
Forth Day
They started Hodakasansou Hut at 6:00 and climbed down taking the same route.
Mt. Okuhodaka-dake and Zaitengrade (photo by S. Aoki)
All members returned Kappa Bridge at 15:00.
August 9, 2002
Rev. March 22, 2007