Mount Tenpō (solo trip)

Flew all the way from the US to hike Japan’s most treacherous mountain, Mt Tenpo. Often, people come to hike Mt Fuji but they miss this even more dangerous climb. I used several days to scout out the base of the mountain and nearby terrain. Thankfully, I was able to make it to the summit on my first attempt, but it was not without difficulty. I had serious elevation sickness after the fact, but ac...

After reading the warnings from those gone before me, I thought I knew what to expect. My climbing buddy and I scouted the area from a bird's-eye view to familiarise ourselves with the route before embarking. We set off with full stomachs and brought twice as much water and rations as we anticipated needing. Still, nothing could have prepared us for this gruelling climb. At a frigid 29 degrees (C...

We were not prepared to go hiking today, however the weather was pleasant and the winds were calm, which allowed us to summit this mighty challenge

I'm an Olympic short-distance racer, a marathon runner, and a slalom skier, and still took me years to prepare for this moment: tough days, training in the rain, and not drinking a single drop of alcohol since I set the most challenging goal of my life. I traveled from across the ocean, a 34-hour journey from Argentina to climb this monstrous mountain. And as if that weren't enough, just a few met...

I've been training for this hike for about 2 years, but it was still difficult getting to the summit. A lunch break halfway up is recommended. Once you get to the top though, it's well worth the climb for the sweeping views of the coast from the elevation gain. Go to a nearby restaurant and tell them you climbed the mountain and you'll get a certificate (you should eat there too). Hoping to beat m...