Wakwak climbing club attacked Mt. Yakeishidake (1,548m) and Mt. Kurikomayama (1,627m) in Iwate prefecture from 27 to 29 of June 2005. They are located at the northern part of Japan far from Tokyo. Wakwak club decided to use car as access means.
white route
First Day
Wakwak group spent a whole day to reach the base camp of Mt. Yakeishidake.
Second Day
Wake up at 4:00. It was rainy day. Started climbing from Nakanuma entrance (720m) at 6:20. Difference of height between the peak of Mt. Yakeishidake is 828m. Due to bad whether they decided not to reach the peak and returned home when they reached the height of 1,260m. As a result they only climbed 540m.
Mt. Yakeishidake from Lake Nakanuma
 Mt. Yakeishidake from Lake Uwanuma |
 Wild flowers of Lake Uwanuma |
climbing over snow ravine
Third Day
Wake up at 5:00. It was fine day. Started climbing from Sukawa hot spring (1,100m). Difference of height between the peak of Mt. Komagatake is only 527m. Easy job compared previous day.
 start climbing along hot spring |
 Nagorigahar wetland |
 Lake Showako |
 Tengu rock and Mt. Gassan |
Mt. Yakeishidake from Lake Showako
Mt. Chokaisan from the peak of Mt. Komagatake
Mt. Agurishiyama (869m) etc.
July 06, 2005
Rev. June 15, 2008