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Experience trekking in diverse Japan mountains; from a touristy hike in Mt. Takao to a remote mountain range of Hida Mountains in the Northern Alps in Nagano and Toyama regions.

Fuji and witness its lunar landscape and stunning sunrise Goraiko. Take a journey along valleys, ridges, snow covered mountains, volcanic trails, and rainforests.

2 Experience trekking in diverse Japan mountains; from a touristy hike in Mt. Takao to a remote mountain range of Hida Mountains in the Northern Alps in Nagano and Toyama regions. You will also get to summit the second highest mountain in Japan and its neighbor peaks in the Southern Alps. Climb the highest mountain Mt. Fuji and witness its lunar landscape and stunning sunrise Goraiko. Take a journey along valleys, ridges, snow covered mountains, volcanic trails, and rainforests. You'll have more than enough of adventures in the land of the rising sun. If you are planning to hike only Mt. Fuji and Mt. Takao, there is no need to bring camping equipment. Only a pack and warm clothing is required. On the other hand; you need camping system, camp kitchen, harness, crampons, and food in the Japanese Alps. Personal Equipment -backpack (40-60L) -waterproof/plastic liner -good tent -sleeping pad/mattress -warm sleeping bag -first aid kit -harness and anchor -crampons -survival kit -trekking pole -headlamp/torch -cooking and eating utensils (portable stove and fuel, pot/pan, knife, spork, plate) -toiletries -matches/lighter -rubbish bag Clothing -one set of clothes to trek in and another dry set to change into at night -fleece -trekking pants -raincoat (waterproof, windproof, with hood) -warm jacket -overtrousers (waterproof and windproof) -trekking boots (preferably waterproof) -socks (wool) -hat/cap -gloves -beanie -neck warmer / scarf

3 Date: July 10-13, 2017 Mt. Kitadake ( 北岳 )3193 masl Mt. Ainodake ( 間ノ岳 )3189 masl Southern Japan Alps Yamanashi Prefecture Difficulty: 4/5 (moderate to difficult) Danger: 2-3/5 -sufficient food and water for 3 days Tent (2 nights) Fee: P12,000 -RT train and bus transfers (Tokyo-Trailhead) Date: July 14-19, 2017 Mt. Tateyama ( 立山 )3015 masl Mt. Tsurugi ( 剱岳 ) 2999 masl Northern Japan Alps Toyama Prefecture Difficulty: 5/5 (difficult) Danger: 5/5 -harness with anchor system -sufficient food and water for 6 days Tent (4 nights) page 3 Fee: P30,000 -RT bus and train transfers (Tokyo-Trailhead) -1 night mountain hut accommodation with dinner and breakfast

4 Date: July 19-25, 2017 Mt. Yarigatake ( 槍ヶ岳 ) 3180 masl Daikiretto ( 大キレット ) Mt. Oku-hotaka ( 奥穂高岳 )3190 masl Northern Japan Alps Nagano Prefecture Difficulty: 5/5 (difficult) Danger: 5/5 -crampons -sufficient food and water for 3-4 days Bus (1 night) Tent (3 nights) Fee: P20,000 -RT bus transfers (Tokyo-Trailhead) -1 night mountain hut accommodation Date: July 26-29, 2017 Mt. Fuji ( 富士山 ) 3776 masl Mt. Takao ( 高尾山 ) 599 masl Mt. Fuji Trail: Yoshida Mt. Fuji: Yamanashi Prefecture Mt. Takao: Hachioji, Tokyo Difficulty: 3/5 (moderate) Danger: 2/5 Fee: P22,000 -RT bus and train transfers (Tokyo-Trailhead) -3 nights dormitory accommodations -1 night mountain hut accommodation -Mt. Takao dayhike page 4

-visa fees and arrangements -airfares, travel taxes, and terminal fees -miscellaneous/incidental expenses -land transfers from airport to Shinjuku dormitory/hotel (vice versa) -laundry expenses

5 -visa fees and arrangements -airfares, travel taxes, and terminal fees -miscellaneous/incidental expenses -land transfers from airport to Shinjuku dormitory/hotel (vice versa) -laundry expenses -meals not mentioned in the expedition packages -gears, clothing and equipment Registration: If you would like to secure your reservation, please download the sign up form/ waiver and send it back with your information together with a copy of any valid identification and the deposit slip to info@trailmadness.net. After you have submitted all the requirements, we will send you a confirmation . Down payment: 50% fee deposit must be made on or before February 28, 2017 Second payment: 50% fee deposit must be made on or before May 30, 2017 Payment details Account number: (savings account) Account name: Trail Madness Event Management Services Bank: Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) Branch: Mabini Branch, Pasig City Cancellations: 50% fee downpayment is non-refundable but transferable. 50% of second payment is refundable days prior the day 1 of the trip. You should notify us on or before June 20 if cancelling. 1. Hotel bookings 2. Travel Itinerary Website: info@trailmadness.net Mobile Phone: / FB page: FB group:

Augerpoint Traverse - Pre Trip Information Package

Augerpoint Traverse - Pre Trip Information Package Thank you for choosing us as your guides for your trip on the Augerpoint Traverse. The following information is intended to help you prepare for your trip. We hope that it answers most of your questions.