As I begin to melt snow, I notice the flame growing weaker with every passing flicker. “Oh, why didn’t I bring a full can of gas,” I scream, regretting my decision to wait until the last possible minute to pack. I’d brought one other canister, but could easily use that one just melting snow. The [...]
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Mt. Oizuru Chapter 2 – More thorns
Posted in Hokuriku hikes on July 26, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Mt. Oizuru Chapter 1 – breaking new ground
Posted in Hokuriku hikes, tagged hiking, Japan, Mt Oizuru, Nihyakumeizan on May 17, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Shortly after conquering the Hyakumeizan, I was given the guidebooks for the 200 famous mountains. “Oh boy”, I sighed, “here we go again.” While I haven’t fully committed to undertaking this formidable challenge, I have accepted the mission of exploring a few that have sparked my interest. Thus, my recent foray deep into Ishikawa Prefecture, [...]
