Intro to Alpine / Trad Climbing in Akaiwa, Hokkaido

AKAIWA ONE DAY ROCK CLIMBING TOUR WITH LOCAL CERTIFIED IFMGA MOUNTAIN GUIDE TAKAO IS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ALPINE/ TRAD CLIMBINg.

Akaiwa, Otaru, is perfect to learn alpine/ trad climbing.  It is just a 40 min drive away from Sapporo. Here at one of Hokkaido’s oldest and largest climbing areas, there are over 200 routes that can be enjoyed by beginners to experts alike – from short routes (20m) to more serious 7 pitch multi-pitch routes!

West wall:  III 3 pitch 60m

Table Ridge: IV 4 pitch 100m

Pinacle Ridge: IV 5 pitch 100m

There are also a lot of areas for sport climbing.

For those wanting to start Trad Climbing, I can also teach you:

• the different types of protections (active, passive – nuts and cams)

• how to place protections

• how to clean protections

• how to build anchors

• rope management etc.

I can assure you that it will be a very exciting one day climbing trip in Akaiwa and you will also have its beautiful ocean seascape at your back whilst climbing! Please contact me! I will be very happy to be your guide!

Accommodation options in OTARU:

– Kourakuen: Japanese style onsen hotel (half board). JPY 20,000.

– Musashitei: Japanese style onsen hotel (half board). JPY 20,000.