Thanks! It's not physically difficult, the handholds are easy. It's just the awareness that if you fall there would be a long long way down... but in a way, one wrong move when you're driving at speed would be even more dangerous, and yet driving on the highway doesn't intimidate me...
my heart sank when you showed the stairs, even through the video it looks frighteningly high up. But it's worth it.. Absolutely breathtaking views of the valleys, mountains and the clouds in the sunset! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing adventure!!🌄
The timing on this (UA-cam can be scary sometimes). I just climbed down from Yarigatake yesterday. I have to say, I’m a little jealous of the (mostly) nice weather you got though. We had to deal with wind and rain on the way up and even when it cleared, the wind would not let up. Absolutely incredible experience though and worth it for the breathtaking scenery. Congratulations on the hard earned ascent.
Wow Quinlan I have to confess I shed a tear or two watching that, not only because the mesmerising beauty of the views was super emotional, but also because of your courage in pushing yourself to confront your fear of heights. I'm still largely housebound due to the pandemic's disastrous effects on my OCD, but every day I do the scary work (on my own and with my therapist remotely) on getting outside for walks that bring me nearer other people, which will hopefully get me out into the world properly sometime soon. It's incredibly hard but this video is a great dose of inspiration to try and stretch my comfort levels even further. Thank you. I really enjoyed the inclusion of the explanation of the nembutsu. You mentioned Honen and Shinran, have you checked out the slightly older school of Yuzu Nembutsu 融通念仏宗? That happens to be my favourite and their philosophy influenced by the Flower Garland Sutra is quite unique in the Pure Land schools I think. Wishing you a fantastic week.
Hey! I always enjoy your hiking adventures. I certainly didn't go hiking enough times when I lived in Japan for a decade almost a decade ago. Seeing that I mostly visit Japan in December nowadays, are there any hiking options that wouldn't have any snowfields yet? I'm quite sure Kamikochi is off limits in winter as well as most mountains in the Tohoku region? But as Japan's December is kinda like our October, there should be some lower mountains (below the 2000m mark) that should be still accesible without any snowfields in Japan, right? If you have any pointers, I'd be grateful. :)
I think the new Michinoku Coastal Trail is a great option in December! There are plenty of adventurous segments in Iwate that are always free of snow and quite beautiful! Of course you could always hit a lower mountain that wouldn't be snowy yet, say Mt. Nyuto or Himekami!
What an astonishing effort! Thank you so much not only for sharing this extraordinary climb (and personal achievement) with us, but also for the intriguing “sidebar” about the mountain’s first climber, that Buddhist monk, who sheltered in the small rock house, and the precepts of his school of Buddhism. A wonderful episode!
I also have a fear of heights, it always feels so good afterwards when you have pushed yourself outside your comfort zone. The mountain views are worth it. Well done!
That made my hands sweat. I knew you'd be fine on the way back down as I've done something similar (though it's been 42 years!) The top of Mt Jefferson in Oregon is a lot of scrambling up steep rock and you're usually roped up. I tried downclimbing and the other guys on my rope told me I was going too slowly, so that meant I had to flip around and "walk" down while facing out. It wasn't as steep (no ladders that I remember). I' recommended your channel to my friend in Okayama who climbs Mt Daisen like you climb Mt. Hachimantai. She's always up there and also seems to be climbing the tallest peaks in all of the other continents.
When you are high up in the mountains and experience a major thunderstorm it is easy to believe there are thunder gods. See summertime in the High Sierra.
Beautiful video, even though I was getting butterflies in my stomach while sitting in my comfortable chair watching this. You are a braver man than I. (BTW, wouldn't it be dangerous to climb in the rain, or even after it had just rained?)
Yeah, I think it would be a bit dangerous if it were windy and rainy and thus slippery! But people are really careful on the ladders and chains, so I don't think anyone has died there in the last couple years.
Well done on facing your fears! It must have felt so liberating! It looks like at the end you were close to Tsurugi-dake, did you also perhaps climb Tateyama? Looked like great weather
Good eye! That was Tsurigi in the background of the end segment. The day after Yari I went to Tateyama and filmed there. I may make a video of Tateyama next, but have't had a chance to check the footage yet.
I WISH I COULD HIKE UP THERE. THAT'S GORGEOUS TRAIL. I WOULD NOT HIKE UP LAST PART OF THE PEAK IT LOOKS DANGEROUS TRAIL. I THINK, ZION, ANGELS LANDING ( UTAH ) IS EASIER THAN MOUNT YARI HIKE. CONGRATULATIONS YOU MADE IT TO THE TOP. WHEN I FINISHED WITH ANGLES LANDING, I WAS SO PROUD OF MYSELF TO WIN MY HIGHTS PHOBIA. LOVE FROM UTAH
Nice. I recently did this over Obon break and it was a good adrenaline rush over my guiding job in Fuji. More technical, exposed; great way to get the excitement going.
Major congratulations! I'm also afraid of heights, I had to turn back hiking Bukhansan in Seoul, and it's only 800 meters! But maybe I'll make it someday! Nice work, Q!
my goodness, I am half through the video on your ascent, and I'm shivering just imagining getting back down the same route. That's why I love spelunking. You don't see more than a few meter in front of you. you know there is a 50 meter crevasse under you, but you don't see it. My fear of height is not triggered by this. But god, do I love mountains and sometime wish I would be able to get over that fear and on some similar summit.
Congratulations, Quinlan! Thanks for taking us along with you! That summit looked like something straight out of a metal video but you did it! Good on ya! 👍
I have no major knowledge about mountain hiking but if your in a mountain and it’s raining, also in an open area like that, I promise you my friend that you’re the only thing in there with a highly electric conducting properties which lightning will love to hit with……..so it’s better to rest in safety for awhile in that situation…..
Japan municipal governments should give free hotcoffee/hotchoco+piece of bread for those who climb tourist spot mountains in their vicinities as incentive for tourists/locals. Its a great promotion having some nice warm food after climbing and watching the scenic view. And this channel needs way more subs hey people keep subscribing, I wont be climbing any mountain in Japan but this channel needs more love and support! Also Rent him as a tour guide / walking guide/ climbing guide heck even just as a breakfast companion im sure Mr. Quinlan is a lot of fun to talk with!
Well done. I climbed Yari back in 2010 on my Honeymoon. And I guided it in the long way in 2019 over 5 days along the ridge from Toyama ua-cam.com/video/OPfNMg-ATKM/v-deo.html (the title page glitch is not the end of the video).
I normaly guide the Tour du Mont Blanc and the Chamonix Zermatt haute route - the Japanese Haute route was my autumn trip, but haven't had a chance to get back since C0vid
Great video! Jealous you were able to fly a drone up there! They had a bunch of signs up saying no drones, so I wasn't able to get any footage that way.
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!
Yay Quinlan! What a fantastic video documenting this climb. 42km in 2 days is a lot haha but the views at the top must have felt so worth it.
I admit I was pretty sore at the end of day 2. Yeah- worth it!
Great video! That seems terrifying. Props on facing fear!
Thanks!
Good job mate 👏 what a amazing view too
Really is an epic view!
Those valleys are stunning. Congratulations on chipping away at the fear of heights. I’m not sure I’d be super keen on those vertical sections…
Thanks! It's not physically difficult, the handholds are easy. It's just the awareness that if you fall there would be a long long way down... but in a way, one wrong move when you're driving at speed would be even more dangerous, and yet driving on the highway doesn't intimidate me...
Spectacular scenery - the rain & the clouds on the way up add to the atmosphere, I think.
Yeah, that's a good way to think about it!
absolutely beautiful view, what a trail! I'm curious what the scramble grade is
Not sure on the grade. The end part has some pretty vertical climbs... all the way to going straight up ladders...
That view of the top is just absolutely stunning, like something out of this world. Congrats for this hike!
Yeah, love the view! Gotta go back to try one of the other routes!
my heart sank when you showed the stairs, even through the video it looks frighteningly high up. But it's worth it.. Absolutely breathtaking views of the valleys, mountains and the clouds in the sunset! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing adventure!!🌄
So glad you liked it! Yeah, was so beautiful in the morning and evening!
Brilliant video. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
The timing on this (UA-cam can be scary sometimes). I just climbed down from Yarigatake yesterday. I have to say, I’m a little jealous of the (mostly) nice weather you got though.
We had to deal with wind and rain on the way up and even when it cleared, the wind would not let up.
Absolutely incredible experience though and worth it for the breathtaking scenery.
Congratulations on the hard earned ascent.
Hey wow, that is some timing! And yeah, it's always a gamble with the weather. Congrats to you as well!
Dude, so well done! You keep upping the difficulty, but safely. Very impressive!
Thanks!! Doing what I can!
Awesome, literately. Some great photography as well. Good job mate.
Thanks!!
Stunning! Good for you, Quinlan!
Thanks!
What a cool video, and congratz for summiting! Kamikouchi region is really beautiful.
So glad that you liked it! Yeah, Kamikouchi is gorgeous!
Great vid Quinlan….beautiful views and interesting cultural background.
Glad you found it interesting!
Well done on your accomplishment!
Thanks!
Enjoyed this video immensely.. Keep up the good work
Great thanks!
What an amazing experience!
Thanks! It was a lot of fun!
Great vid as always! Stunning views :)
Thanks!
Wow! Those views! Thanks for sharing!
Yeah, was really beautiful!
Wow Quinlan I have to confess I shed a tear or two watching that, not only because the mesmerising beauty of the views was super emotional, but also because of your courage in pushing yourself to confront your fear of heights. I'm still largely housebound due to the pandemic's disastrous effects on my OCD, but every day I do the scary work (on my own and with my therapist remotely) on getting outside for walks that bring me nearer other people, which will hopefully get me out into the world properly sometime soon. It's incredibly hard but this video is a great dose of inspiration to try and stretch my comfort levels even further. Thank you.
I really enjoyed the inclusion of the explanation of the nembutsu. You mentioned Honen and Shinran, have you checked out the slightly older school of Yuzu Nembutsu 融通念仏宗? That happens to be my favourite and their philosophy influenced by the Flower Garland Sutra is quite unique in the Pure Land schools I think.
Wishing you a fantastic week.
I'm so glad that you found it inspiring! And I'm not familiar with Yuzu Nembutsu. I'll have to check that out!
HUGE FAN IVE BEEN WATCHING SINCE THE BEGINNING I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS I PLAY THEM AS SOON AS THEY COME OUT!!!
Hey! Love your stream!!!😂
Hey thanks!! You gotta come back up here!
Congrats on making it and what beautiful reward for facing your fears.
Thank you for taking us with you to such a stunning place.
Thanks for coming!
What a summit! Well done, and thanks for sharing the spectacular trip.
It was a lot of fun! Thanks!
Wow! Very impressive!!!
Thanks!
Simply breathtaking. Congrats on the summit, and thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Breathtaking . 🎉
It really was! Thanks!
That last part of the climb reminded me of Sam and Frodo's trek though Mordor. But it was beautiful
Ahahaha, nice! I can visualize that.
Hey! I always enjoy your hiking adventures. I certainly didn't go hiking enough times when I lived in Japan for a decade almost a decade ago. Seeing that I mostly visit Japan in December nowadays, are there any hiking options that wouldn't have any snowfields yet? I'm quite sure Kamikochi is off limits in winter as well as most mountains in the Tohoku region? But as Japan's December is kinda like our October, there should be some lower mountains (below the 2000m mark) that should be still accesible without any snowfields in Japan, right? If you have any pointers, I'd be grateful. :)
I think the new Michinoku Coastal Trail is a great option in December! There are plenty of adventurous segments in Iwate that are always free of snow and quite beautiful!
Of course you could always hit a lower mountain that wouldn't be snowy yet, say Mt. Nyuto or Himekami!
@@GoNorthJapan Great, thanks a lot for the recs. :)
What an astonishing effort! Thank you so much not only for sharing this extraordinary climb (and personal achievement) with us, but also for the intriguing “sidebar” about the mountain’s first climber, that Buddhist monk, who sheltered in the small rock house, and the precepts of his school of Buddhism. A wonderful episode!
So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks!
You can really feel the inclines and difficulty in this video. So stark, so beautiful. Doubt I could do it myself. Great video.
It such a beautiful area! I bet you could do it!
I also have a fear of heights, it always feels so good afterwards when you have pushed yourself outside your comfort zone. The mountain views are worth it. Well done!
Agreed, and thanks!
That made my hands sweat. I knew you'd be fine on the way back down as I've done something similar (though it's been 42 years!) The top of Mt Jefferson in Oregon is a lot of scrambling up steep rock and you're usually roped up. I tried downclimbing and the other guys on my rope told me I was going too slowly, so that meant I had to flip around and "walk" down while facing out. It wasn't as steep (no ladders that I remember).
I' recommended your channel to my friend in Okayama who climbs Mt Daisen like you climb Mt. Hachimantai. She's always up there and also seems to be climbing the tallest peaks in all of the other continents.
Nice! That sounds like it was quite an adventure!
And thanks!
When you are high up in the mountains and experience a major thunderstorm it is easy to believe there are thunder gods. See summertime in the High Sierra.
Yeah, definitely can feel their power!
Beautiful video, even though I was getting butterflies in my stomach while sitting in my comfortable chair watching this. You are a braver man than I. (BTW, wouldn't it be dangerous to climb in the rain, or even after it had just rained?)
Yeah, I think it would be a bit dangerous if it were windy and rainy and thus slippery! But people are really careful on the ladders and chains, so I don't think anyone has died there in the last couple years.
congratulations！🎉
Thanks!
What a beautiful place! You are far braver than I, and I am not particularly fearful of heights.
It's a journey.. one step at a time for me...
Gorgeous awesome terrain, I used to hill walk, but I would`nt take on that kind of hike. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Thanks for watching! This is basically hill walking until the end part..
Well done on facing your fears! It must have felt so liberating!
It looks like at the end you were close to Tsurugi-dake, did you also perhaps climb Tateyama? Looked like great weather
Good eye! That was Tsurigi in the background of the end segment. The day after Yari I went to Tateyama and filmed there. I may make a video of Tateyama next, but have't had a chance to check the footage yet.
Amazing / beautiful adventure ! Congrats !
Thanks!
Japan's outdoor facilities are so nice ... even up near a mountain top there's a lodge that cooks dinner for you. So jealous.
Yeah, the more popular trails have amazing facilities!
Hard core mate!
Well done for not making room for the fear.
Yeah, didn't want to freeze up!
I WISH I COULD HIKE UP THERE. THAT'S GORGEOUS TRAIL. I WOULD NOT HIKE UP LAST PART OF THE PEAK IT LOOKS DANGEROUS TRAIL. I THINK, ZION, ANGELS LANDING ( UTAH ) IS EASIER THAN MOUNT YARI HIKE. CONGRATULATIONS YOU MADE IT TO THE TOP. WHEN I FINISHED WITH ANGLES LANDING, I WAS SO PROUD OF MYSELF TO WIN MY HIGHTS PHOBIA. LOVE FROM UTAH
Oooh, Utah has such gorgeous landscape, too! Nice!
SUCH AN ADVENTURE 🎉✨️
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice. I recently did this over Obon break and it was a good adrenaline rush over my guiding job in Fuji. More technical, exposed; great way to get the excitement going.
Definitely!! Adrenaline rush indeed!
great video, thankk you and congrats!
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!
Major congratulations! I'm also afraid of heights, I had to turn back hiking Bukhansan in Seoul, and it's only 800 meters! But maybe I'll make it someday! Nice work, Q!
Thanks! Repeated exposure, baby steps are the way to go I think!
my goodness, I am half through the video on your ascent, and I'm shivering just imagining getting back down the same route.
That's why I love spelunking. You don't see more than a few meter in front of you. you know there is a 50 meter crevasse under you, but you don't see it. My fear of height is not triggered by this.
But god, do I love mountains and sometime wish I would be able to get over that fear and on some similar summit.
Oh wow! Spelunking would trigger about a million worse fears for me. I've seen too many cave accident getting stuck videos.. Caves just terrify me!
@@GoNorthJapan they feel cozy to me, but I conceed that you need to be a "special kind" of individual to go crawl in a cave in the dark.
We are the same. I love hiking and climbing mountains, but heights terrify me. I am working on it, too lol
Repeated exposure is key!
Congratulations Quinlan!! Were you climbing solo or with a guide? Either way really impressive - I hope to get to that area sometime next year ....
I went up with a friend. No guide!
@@GoNorthJapan well done!! Very impressive - you made it look easy !!
We'll be waiting for the 大キレット video!
Yes, that's the next step!
How much in advance did you reserve a spot at the lodge or the campground?
Had to reserve it about exactly one month in advance!
Congratulations, Quinlan! Thanks for taking us along with you! That summit looked like something straight out of a metal video but you did it! Good on ya! 👍
Ahahaha, yeah I could see a band playing up on the summit with a drone filming it from above.. That would be epic!
I have no major knowledge about mountain hiking but if your in a mountain and it’s raining, also in an open area like that, I promise you my friend that you’re the only thing in there with a highly electric conducting properties which lightning will love to hit with……..so it’s better to rest in safety for awhile in that situation…..
Japan municipal governments should give free hotcoffee/hotchoco+piece of bread for those who climb tourist spot mountains in their vicinities as incentive for tourists/locals. Its a great promotion having some nice warm food after climbing and watching the scenic view. And this channel needs way more subs hey people keep subscribing, I wont be climbing any mountain in Japan but this channel needs more love and support! Also Rent him as a tour guide / walking guide/ climbing guide heck even just as a breakfast companion im sure Mr. Quinlan is a lot of fun to talk with!
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Well done. I climbed Yari back in 2010 on my Honeymoon. And I guided it in the long way in 2019 over 5 days along the ridge from Toyama ua-cam.com/video/OPfNMg-ATKM/v-deo.html (the title page glitch is not the end of the video).
I normaly guide the Tour du Mont Blanc and the Chamonix Zermatt haute route - the Japanese Haute route was my autumn trip, but haven't had a chance to get back since C0vid
Great video! Jealous you were able to fly a drone up there! They had a bunch of signs up saying no drones, so I wasn't able to get any footage that way.
@@GoNorthJapan in 2019 there were no signs or politicaly motivated rulles, it also helps that I was there in October.
Wow, those views! 😍 At 12:12 you use a word that I don't know: sounds like crystallic but with an a as in all? How do you spell that?
Ah! I said almost "Christalic" - Christian!