Mount Fuji climb

[Syaitann]

It's a 1 day bus tour around Fuji-san, no climb. In Aug the tour runs every Mon and Thurs. There's actually a choice of full day or half day tour. Tour runs from 0850-1800hrs with lunch break (not supplied) back at starting point.

 

[Ernestx]

Wow! You give some tips.

Before trip start do a light dayhiking once a weeks in Singapore around Bedok Reservoir or Macz Reservoir Park.

If possible get a proper hiking shoes or boots depend your backpack carry load.

And 2 Pairs of Middle or Heavyweight Hiking Socks and Thin Layer Sock Liner help to reduce your foot blister.

 

[droozy]

wow ! so many info here.. would b nice to hear a report from u guys and list of stuff to buy n bring at the same time !

Can climb on our own right ?

 

[Ernestx]

wow ! so many info here.. would b nice to hear a report from u guys and list of stuff to buy n bring at the same time !

Can climb on our own right ?

As long you are feel good & stamina. No problem....

 

[Syaitann]

Questions for veterans out there. I went about today looking at gears for the climb, particularly jackets. The initial plan was for proper hiking apparel, then I went about checking out cheaper alternatives. Then I came about thinking that I most probably will be using the jacket this once. So are these cheaper 3in1 jacket alternatives from winning($148), coldwear($139) and some other travel store be an option?

 

[darkimperial]

Hey guys. I be doing mt fuji climb too. Will be heading on 18th July. Anyone going near that date?

 

[Motionsickness]

Questions for veterans out there. I went about today looking at gears for the climb, particularly jackets. The initial plan was for proper hiking apparel, then I went about checking out cheaper alternatives. Then I came about thinking that I most probably will be using the jacket this once. So are these cheaper 3in1 jacket alternatives from winning($148), coldwear($139) and some other travel store be an option?

No problem as long they are waterproof. You can layer with other things to keep warm.

 

[Syaitann]

No problem as long they are waterproof. You can layer with other things to keep warm.

Follow up question then. How bout purchasing proper baselayer and mid layer but cover up with motorbike raincoat? doable?

@darkimperial. I'd be climbing on Aug 14th.

 

[darkimperial]

for me. I be wearing a sleeveless compression tee, with long sleeve baselayer and a normal waterproof jacket.

 

[darkimperial]

remember to do trip report cause i am climbing in august.

okie.
Anyone how was the humidity in summer? I dun mind the summer if the humidity is low. No sweat. haha.

 

[Syaitann]

remember to do trip report cause i am climbing in august.

decided yet which date u climbing?

 

[snap99]

okie.
Anyone how was the humidity in summer? I dun mind the summer if the humidity is low. No sweat. haha.

the kawaguchi route starts almost 2000m up, so its cooling up there., even though its hot and humid at sea level.

 

[Syaitann]

not yet. u?

Sorry, I forgot I asked. My climb is confirmed on Aug 14th, Obon week so gonna get crowded.

 

[droozy]

did u book a guide to bring u through the climb ?

Did u book any hut ?? Planning next yr. cant wear to hear yr FR !

Sorry, I forgot I asked. My climb is confirmed on Aug 14th, Obon week so gonna get crowded.

 

[Ernestx]

I recommended go for DBS MSIG also cover for Oversea Outdoor Hiking or Trekking Trip.

Last year i sprained my right foot during my hiking trip in Japan. Able to claim for Out-Patient treatment bill on Hospital no problem. You can request the Doctor for medical reports.

 

[evilerniex]

did u book a guide to bring u through the climb ?

Did u book any hut ?? Planning next yr. cant wear to hear yr FR !

waiting for FR too... i also plan to climb it someday

 

[evilerniex]

I recommended go for DBS MSIG also cover for Oversea Outdoor Hiking or Trekking Trip.

Last year i sprained my right foot during my hiking trip in Japan. Able to claim for Out-Patient treatment bill on Hospital no problem. You can request the Doctor for medical reports.

does normal travel insurance cover hiking, or need to get special ones?

 

[Ernestx]

does normal travel insurance cover hiking, or need to get special ones?

Just a the Normal DBS-MSIG Traveller Shield will do.

 

[Ernestx]

I will evacuated by Police Helicopter is FOC. Depend region. If Private one will be charge you at least 1 or 1.5 Million Yen.

 

[Ernestx]