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[teledreams]

If anyone as any insight into the current conditions in the Kamakochi-Yari-Hotako area, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Skiing is a possiblity, but more than likely just hiking. We are going to be in that area camping for 4 days next week, so again, thanks for any possible assistance.

[montoya]

links should get you started:

http://www.shinshu-online.ne.jp/livecam/kamikochi/
http://www.mcci.or.jp/www/yarigatake/live.htm
http://www.mcci.or.jp/www/yarigatake/aruji.htm
http://www.mcci.or.jp/www/yarisawa/aruji.htm
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/yarigatakekatanokoya/
http://www.sizenken.biodic.go.jp/pc/live/html/live_01.html
http://www.mcci.or.jp/www/minamidake/index.htm
http://www.karasawa-hyutte.co.jp/

[Toque]

I was up that way on the weekend
But on the west side of Yari. A lot of snow up high still

You will be on snow from about 2000 metres I think if you go from Kamikochi. But there will be a set boot pack. Unless you go really early in the morning the snow should be good for walking. No crampons

The ridge lines look to be bare of snow although if you are traversing back to Hotaka from Yari you will probably have to cross on some steep and exposed snow. Crampons or axe might be needed then

One thing I've noticed this year is the amount of avy debris. It's huge. Big trees knocked down and in places 40 metres deep

[teledreams]

Thanks a million for the links and knowledge of recent conditions. While we planning on bringing our crampons, this makes it easier in choosing which ones.

Finally, with rain in the forecast it should be an interesting trip. Again, Thanks for the help, it looks like a great area.