num_pages: 113
description: With many mountains over 3000m above sea level the alpine ranges of Japans main island of Honshu are home to some of the most varied and beautiful alpine climbing routes in the world. From soaring razor-sharp rock spires on Mt Tsurugi to spring cornices like whipped cream on Mt Shirouma and into the icy deep freeze of Mt Kaikoma in winter Japan has big routes for all seasons. And yet surprisingly little is known about the mountains or the routes in the English language until now. 10 Classic Alpine Climbs of Japan is the first book by Tony Grant in the Climb Japan series his ongoing project to unlock the mountains of Japan to foreign climbers. Following extensive alpine climbing experience in Japan these routes represent his selection for the ten finest almost all ending on major summits above or around 3000m. In these pages you will find all you need to know to access and climb the routes. Place names are written in Japanese kanji and English alphabet and the descriptions are illustrated with the authors beautiful colour photographs. The book also contains a host of extra information to enrich your experience of Japans mountains from some of the unique indigenous wildlife to Japans famed volcanic hot springs and a glossary of Japanese mountain words. This book is the first of its kind in the English language and the author hopes it will provide both a framework for exploring these important alpine climbs and a springboard to some unforgettable experiences!
language: English
title: 10 Classic Alpine Climbs of Japan
publisher: Tony Grant