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Why I’m Hiking the 100 Famous Mountains Of Yamagata

Why would anyone in their right mind want to climb 100 mountains?

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Tim Bunting - Kiwi Yamabushi
Jan 06, 2023
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The abandoned ski field of Tsuchiyu-yama, one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata.

In short, because it’s fun.

It's hard to describe to anyone who hasn’t been up on a mountain on a stormy day, who hasn’t seen the sunrise through a literal sea of clouds (Unkai in Japanese), or who hasn’t witnessed nature at her best.

Climbing mountains is fun! The more…

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