The third time to do the three peaks of Mt. Hachikoku today.
Starting at 「石川」the foot of Ishikawa Pass, we take in Upper Hachikoku, Middle Hachikoku and Lower Hachikoku.
Three of us on the snow today. Overnight rain makes for the easiest climbing this year.
With the 3 peaks at around 500m, this is the smallest mountain in town after Yoneyama (1000m) and Kurohime (900m) but the approach is fun, safe and always makes for good training.
I broke my right snowshoe, so had to do the last climb on one leg and most of the descent on my bum!
In general terms, I always think time on the rollers or on snow shoes is worth double that on the road, so 3.5h is always good.
I'll ride the trail tomorrow. Do a long group ride on the road on Saturday. And take the kids MTBing on Sunday.
Spring is just around the corner!
Andy
Starting at 「石川」the foot of Ishikawa Pass, we take in Upper Hachikoku, Middle Hachikoku and Lower Hachikoku.
Three of us on the snow today. Overnight rain makes for the easiest climbing this year.
With the 3 peaks at around 500m, this is the smallest mountain in town after Yoneyama (1000m) and Kurohime (900m) but the approach is fun, safe and always makes for good training.
I broke my right snowshoe, so had to do the last climb on one leg and most of the descent on my bum!
In general terms, I always think time on the rollers or on snow shoes is worth double that on the road, so 3.5h is always good.
I'll ride the trail tomorrow. Do a long group ride on the road on Saturday. And take the kids MTBing on Sunday.
Spring is just around the corner!
Andy