I remember, back in 1994, when I spent a few days in the Eolie archipelago in Sicily, Italy. The day after thoroughly sunburning my legs, the wife and I decided to climb Mount Vulcano, an easy enough dormant volcano. I was wearing espadrilles-like shoes, so you can imagine what happened. By the time we finished our walk, I was basically walking barefoot.
Good memories though. When you are young and dumb and deeply in love.
I note that people like the one you saw often end up dying on the mountains and/or end up calling for rescue. What amazes me is that Japanese mountain rescue teams don't seem to send a bill to the people they rescue. They really ought to and publicize that they do.
Yes, unfortunately that is true! I heard that if you require a helicopter on one side of Fuji it’s free, but on the other side you have to pay for it! Maybe people need to go on that other side a bit more and they’ll get the message, but your point still stands!
Apparently one of the reasons for the gate being installed at the bottom of Fuji is to check whether the people passing through are properly attired/equipped. That may help
Excellent advice.
I remember, back in 1994, when I spent a few days in the Eolie archipelago in Sicily, Italy. The day after thoroughly sunburning my legs, the wife and I decided to climb Mount Vulcano, an easy enough dormant volcano. I was wearing espadrilles-like shoes, so you can imagine what happened. By the time we finished our walk, I was basically walking barefoot.
Good memories though. When you are young and dumb and deeply in love.
Young, dumb, deeply in love. What better combination?!
Looking forward to our discussion on Sunday morning (JST)!
As am I!
I note that people like the one you saw often end up dying on the mountains and/or end up calling for rescue. What amazes me is that Japanese mountain rescue teams don't seem to send a bill to the people they rescue. They really ought to and publicize that they do.
Yes, unfortunately that is true! I heard that if you require a helicopter on one side of Fuji it’s free, but on the other side you have to pay for it! Maybe people need to go on that other side a bit more and they’ll get the message, but your point still stands!
Apparently one of the reasons for the gate being installed at the bottom of Fuji is to check whether the people passing through are properly attired/equipped. That may help
Oh, very good idea. We also check the gear participants on our trainings bring. Last month more than one person didn't even have a bottle!