9.28.2009

Mt. Ishizuchi

     Took a lovely sliver week trip to Ehime prefecture, the goal being the top of Ishizuchisan, the highest point in western Japan.

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     There are a number of points on the trail to the summit where you can decide between the chain route or the less intense course. We met an older man on the way up who we briefly asked about the climb and the chain sections. He had climbed the chains and said they were great; he further advised us to take them rather than than the makimichi or "loser's road". As if we needed any more encouragement than that.
     They ranged in intensity from near vertical to a mild scramble, but all were awesome and well worth the fun and views they provided.


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the summit


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summit shrine



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going for a highest point/silliest face in western japan combo face

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