the viewing deck: Mt. Fuji Yoshida Solo Trek 2nd Part; Stormy Night to Summit

6-days Revisiting Summer Japan for Mt. Fuji (3,776masl) Solo Trek
August 07-13, 2014

Mt. Fuji Yoshida Solo Trek 1st Part; from Nagoya to 5th Station

I hiked alone and started my night trek from 2245H at the 6th Station. Though they do not recommend to do it and this was my first time doing it alone, I have gained self-confidence as Fun-hiker in Mt. Pulag 2,922masl (Philippines), Mt. Kinabalu 4,092masl (Malaysia) and Mt. Kilimanjaro 5,895masl (Tanzania). I decided to take the risk to satisfy my urge on embracing the nature adventure. During the ascend and descend, I confirmed it was very, very dangerous if you have not enough confidence to fight for your life against the wrath of nature via heavy rains and strong winds of an almost perfect storm at a high altitude.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO REMEMBER DURING MT. KILIMANJARO HIKE

1. There is a high risk involved on hiking at night, so please keep your climbing to the daylight hours as possible.
2. Please refrain from hiking alone; it is all too easy to go fast and make errors in judgement when climbing alone. Also, make sure not to get separated from your companions, as the summit area and descending route can become considerably crowded.
3. Temperature and weather conditions on the mountain is prone to drastic changes. Bring your gear for rain and cold protection and avoid climbing in casual clothing.
4. Follow the designated hiking routes. Straying from the paths and taking a rest is extremely dangerous, you can get lost or can cause falling rocks.
5. Only rest in areas that are safe, do not go where there is caution of falling rocks.
6. Do not continue hiking if you feel symptoms of altitude sickness (headaches, nausea).
7. On the descending route, there are no mountain huts after the Yoshida trail.
8. Take all your trashes when you leave.

Mt. Fuji Yoshida Solo Trek 2nd Part; Stormy Night to Summit

MY ITINERARY ON ASCEND-DESCEND PHASE OF 2-DAYS MT. FUJI YOSHIDA TRAIL

August 09, 2014 Saturday
0710H   ETD Nagoya Meitetsu Bus Terminal Stop #8 (one-way 4,110JPY)
1130H   ETA Kawaguchiko Terminal (Return fare 2,100JPY)
1225H   ETD Kawaguchiko
1325H   ETA Mt. Fuji 5th station (2,305m)
1400H   ETD 5th station
1435H   ETA 6th station Seikanso Lodge (one night with 2 meals 8,640JPY)
1600H   Dinner, Prepare and Sleep
2245H   ETD 6th station (2,390m)

August 10, 2014 Sunday
0020H   ETA 7th station (2,700m)
0230H   ETA 8th station (3,100m)
0500H   decided to back-out due to a very heavy storm (3,300m) 476m short :(
0615H   ETA 7th station (2,700m)
0715H   ETA 6th station Seikanso Lodge
0800H   ETD 6th station (2,390m)
0930H    ETD 5th station Emergency Bus (only one departure, no regular bus due to very strong wind)
1030H   ETA Fuji-san station bound to Tokyo