【WARNING 1】

Hiking in light clothing in October is too dangerous.

Please check past October images of the Mount Asahidake area via the link below.

Year 2024　旭岳温泉街の初雪 | 旭岳ビジターセンター

Year 2023　10/8　旭岳登山道の様子 | 旭岳ビジターセンター

Year 2022　姿見園地の積雪（10月19日） | 旭岳ビジターセンター

【WARNING 2】

The following mountain refuge huts will cease to be staffed and managed as of this fiscal year.

daisetsuzan.or.jp/【避難小屋有人管理終了について】end-of-staffed-operation/

From October onward, temperatures around Mount Asahidake drop below freezing,
and blizzards, dense fog, and poor visibility completely obscure the trails.

Pease be sure to always carry cold-weather gear, a GPS app, and a mobile battery.

【WARNING 3】

Accidents resulting in stranded hikers occur every year.

Unfortunately, these accidents stem from insufficient information, inadequate equipment, lack of experience, and insufficient knowledge.

Daisetsuzan National Park is classified into five types of hiking courses based on the level of danger to life.

daisetsuzan.or.jp/en/info/hiking/grades/

Carefully consider your equipment, experience, preparation, and physical fitness, and choose a mountain climb appropriate for your level. Reckless climbing or planning increases the risk of frostbite, getting lost, falling, and hypothermia.

Winter mountaineering requires specialized equipment such as ice axes, crampons, avalanche transceiver,  and snowshoes, as well as significant experience to navigate these demanding environments.