Mountain news from the northern land

A member of our group posted a prose, so I would like to introduce it to you.

Mountain news from the northern land

Hokkaido is surrounded by nature. When it comes to the charms of the sea, rivers, lakes and marshlands, it can be said that, along with the deliciousness of the food, is truly unique to Hokkaido. Even so, as I enjoy climbing mountains, I think all of the mountains in Hokkaido, from the Daisetsu Mountains and the known mountains called the Hidaka Mountains to the mountains in the provinces, are like sparkling gem boxes.

This time, I would like to have everyone climb the mountain with me, who is fascinated by mountain climbing.

Now, let's start.

It's now 6am. On a summer morning, the sun has already risen to quite a high point, the sunlight shining through the trees shining brightly, and as I walked with the greenery I felt as I was rinsing my heart. Just like work, mountain climbing is a part of nature, so the weather isn't always so nice, but I think I can look forward to one day today. Be grateful to the mountain god, and take it safe step by step.

It's been 30 minutes since I started walking. We walked along the gentle climbing path, looking at the clear stream to the right, but now we are finally beginning to get into the full-scale climb. Although the stretched branches and leaves of plants catch the trail, it is a bit difficult to walk, but the trail is solid, so there's no problem with this. I started to get a little breath and start to sweat, but it was in good condition. If this is going well, I think I'll be able to reach the summit in just two and a half hours. Oh, that summit seen through the trees might be the mountain we are aiming for today. Looking at it like this, it seems like it's still a long way from before, but I have a lot of energy, so I think I'll be able to go easily today.

Hehe, I've climbed quite a bit. It's 7:30 now. With the open view, I'll take a break here. Today the weather is nice and the greenery is beautiful, making it a perfect day to climb. Still, I'm a little hungry. Let's eat the usual bean paste donuts, which we carry with us. Sweetness is the best for a tired body. Okay, there's plenty of break. It's time to leave.

Ugh, it smells somehow. What, what is this animal smell? Oh no, maybe this is a brown bear? It's not good if you don't ring the bear bell with all your might and don't come over here. For now, it's scary if you don't move and don't watch it. If a bear were to take him to a place like this, he wouldn't be able to go home alive no matter how he tried.

Ah, I was scared just now. Maybe it was a deer or a fox... Although I saw a bear's lost material, it was the first time I'd felt a wild animal up close. I don't know if it was a brown bear or not, but I have to be careful in the future. However, the beautiful singing voice of the nightingale, the faint sound of the cicada rabbits, and the lovely flowers of alpine plants such as the chinguruma and throbbing cherry blossoms blooming in the fields of flowers are also beautiful, and just being surrounded by nature in this way makes me feel at ease. Oh, there are also ezo squirrels over there. Although the mountains are dangerous and scary, the charm of the mountain is the healing scenery and the nature of the mountains, such as the plants and animals, which give them peace of mind.

It's nice to walk along a ridge path with an open scenery like this. I can see the top, and there's only a little more left. It's almost as planned. Everyone who goes around greets me with a wonderful smile, so I can do my best.

While I was saying that, I had already arrived. Yay, it's rare that you can see the surrounding scenery like this, 360 degrees. I'll just say that my daily actions are wonderful. Far beyond, Mt. Yotei is known as Ezo Fuji. You can see the lake and the view is beautiful.

At this time, it was around the time when the company started, and I think everyone was working silently. In this deep mountain, the signal doesn't reach, so you're free from work, and you can completely forget about things you don't like, making it a refreshing feeling. I ate rice balls and my stomach was filled, and I felt extremely happy.

Well, I guess it's about time to go down. I was able to refresh myself, enjoyed the scenery, and when I decided to go home, I took a straight line. All that's left is to enjoy the hot springs and meals after descending the mountain. There are hot springs everywhere in Hokkaido, so the best thing is that you can sweat as soon as you get down from the mountains. Also, since this is close to the sea, the only way to eat after bathing is to have a seafood bowl. Hokkaido is a really good place where you can find everything you like.

It's been quite a bit, and the trailhead should be near, but the cold wind started blowing just now and the sun was running out. A suspicious cloud is approaching from the other side, but I wonder if it's okay. It's a little soon, so I'd like the weather to be kept, but let's hurry a little.

Ah, it's definitely not good. It's starting to fall. The weather in the mountains is really changing. I can only pray that lightning will not come. Oh, I can see the trailhead. Run now, run now.

At the end, I was a little wet in the rain, but I was not injured and I went down the mountain safely. Thank you for your hard work today. Once again, I would like to thank the mountain god.

This is the day we had packed together in the mountains, but did you feel the atmosphere? There are many different mountains in Hokkaido, with some mountains that can be easily reached near the summit by ropeway, while others can enjoy the atmosphere of nature simply by driving through the mountain path. They change their outfits depending on the season, such as fresh greenery, dark greenery, autumn leaves, and mountains wrapped in pure white snow, and warmly welcome us at any time. When you come to Hokkaido, try adding "enjoying the mountains."

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