Thank you for this vlog! I get to see what Gotemba trail looks like. I've done the other three trails before, so I'll be taking this trail next month. Btw, at 32:00 is the Kengamine peak. It is the highest point of Mt. Fuji and there is always a long queue of hikers there.
i'm planning my Gotemba hike in mid july, probably will descend down Subashiri. so by doing gotemba ascend and Subashiri descend, i would have covered 3 out 4 paths. as well as making up for my past Yoshida disappointment since subashiri and yoshida path combines after the 8th station or so i did climb Yoshida trail on 5-6th july 2019 but the trail above 8.5th station was under maintenance from rockfall. what was horrible was that it was raining on the night i did my hike. the police/safety kiosk at the 5th station had a thermometer and it read 10 degC. i only took a rest at each station for 5-15mins to eat mars/snickers. with the exception of the 7th sation where i ordered a cup ramen to warm up. i had 2 lights, a usb powered bike floodlight and a headlamp. the powerbank stopped working after the 7th station due to the temperature dropping below 0 degC.
@@billybiehlI guess the 7th makes more sense since Gotemba's 5th station is lower than the other trails' starting point. Based on your video, Gotemba is not for me. I'll probably try Subashiri. 🙂
To my opinion, Gotenba trail is the worst choice to climb… but a good one for going down (it’s even fun!). I would rather recommend the Fujinomiya trail (the shortest, starting at 2400m, very rocky but OK). As for the other starting points (the so-called 5th stations), there is a bus from the nearby railway station, no need for a taxi!
I agree with what you said! However, in this video it was our goal to take the hardest route to the top. Gotenba trail is known to be the longest and has the least amount of huts which is why we took it!
15:45 500 Yen for water, but what about I paid that 300 Yen bath room and get tap water and refill all my bottles? (I heard JP tap water is drinkable) Just my wild guess, but well the bathroom could have no tap, just only toilet.
You don't necessarily need a guide to hike Mount Fuji. However, if you're not an experienced hiker, I strongly recommend going with an experienced companion or hiring a guide. Mount Fuji presents significant challenges and requires thorough preparation to ensure a safe and successful climb.
I don’t want to be too negative but this climb seems not well planned. You were super lucky the weather wasn’t worse. You could have been in a world of hurt overnight, especially since people were giving you food and water.
Thanks for your comment! We did plan for the hike and checked the weather beforehand, but I agree we could have been better prepared. We should have brought warmer clothes, as well as more food and water. Despite this, our athleticism, strength and hiking experience ensured a successful and rewarding trek!
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I’ll climb tomorrow by gotemba trail. can’t wait to be tired af 😅
Hey! Thats awesome! Good luck to you🙌👍
Thank you for this vlog! I get to see what Gotemba trail looks like. I've done the other three trails before, so I'll be taking this trail next month.
Btw, at 32:00 is the Kengamine peak. It is the highest point of Mt. Fuji and there is always a long queue of hikers there.
Thank you🙌 Yes I’ve realized it was the peak! We were just too tired and didn’t think it was worth it to wait in the long line.
@@billybiehl Yeah, I also dont think waiting in line is worth it. I've never queued in that line before.
Good on you lads! Tough hike for sure. Im looking forward to doing the same route in May. Bless up!
be careful, climbing season for mt fuji is july to early september. (summer)
summit will probably be still icy in May.
Great video lads ..... Well done and thanks
Thank you🙌
i'm planning my Gotemba hike in mid july, probably will descend down Subashiri.
so by doing gotemba ascend and Subashiri descend, i would have covered 3 out 4 paths. as well as making up for my past Yoshida disappointment since subashiri and yoshida path combines after the 8th station or so
i did climb Yoshida trail on 5-6th july 2019 but the trail above 8.5th station was under maintenance from rockfall.
what was horrible was that it was raining on the night i did my hike.
the police/safety kiosk at the 5th station had a thermometer and it read 10 degC.
i only took a rest at each station for 5-15mins to eat mars/snickers. with the exception of the 7th sation where i ordered a cup ramen to warm up.
i had 2 lights, a usb powered bike floodlight and a headlamp. the powerbank stopped working after the 7th station due to the temperature dropping below 0 degC.
I looks like hardly nobody else was on the trail by the shots that were taken. Were there many other people?
Does that mean you can go down from a different trail you went up? I'm doing Subashiri on my way up, but would love to go down through Yoshida..
Hey, which path you guys decended? Yoshida?
Did you stay in the 5th station for at least an hour to help you acclimate?
No we didn’t stay at the 5th station. We stayed around the 7th station for a couple of hours to get some rest before the summit.
@@billybiehlI guess the 7th makes more sense since Gotemba's 5th station is lower than the other trails' starting point. Based on your video, Gotemba is not for me. I'll probably try Subashiri. 🙂
To my opinion, Gotenba trail is the worst choice to climb… but a good one for going down (it’s even fun!). I would rather recommend the Fujinomiya trail (the shortest, starting at 2400m, very rocky but OK). As for the other starting points (the so-called 5th stations), there is a bus from the nearby railway station, no need for a taxi!
I agree with what you said! However, in this video it was our goal to take the hardest route to the top. Gotenba trail is known to be the longest and has the least amount of huts which is why we took it!
15:45 500 Yen for water, but what about I paid that 300 Yen bath room and get tap water and refill all my bottles? (I heard JP tap water is drinkable)
Just my wild guess, but well the bathroom could have no tap, just only toilet.
14:43 lol
Hey bro.. I am just wondering, so there is no need for a guide?
You don't necessarily need a guide to hike Mount Fuji. However, if you're not an experienced hiker, I strongly recommend going with an experienced companion or hiring a guide. Mount Fuji presents significant challenges and requires thorough preparation to ensure a safe and successful climb.
@@billybiehl thanks. Gotemba is not crowded trail which I like
looklike not worth to bring telelens for my sony I see nothing😢
I don’t want to be too negative but this climb seems not well planned. You were super lucky the weather wasn’t worse. You could have been in a world of hurt overnight, especially since people were giving you food and water.
Thanks for your comment! We did plan for the hike and checked the weather beforehand, but I agree we could have been better prepared. We should have brought warmer clothes, as well as more food and water. Despite this, our athleticism, strength and hiking experience ensured a successful and rewarding trek!
@@billybiehl Yes, well done, but several older hikers (60 years plus) have died on the mountain this year, so this is not to be taken lightly.