Would you recommend climbing Mt. Shirouma-dake around November 13-15?
Search this site:             

Would you recommend climbing Mt. Shirouma-dake around November 13-15?

by Mac
(Hawaii)

Me and a friend is wanting to hike mt shirouma in November. I have been researching and saw there are multiple trailheads any recommendations on that also. (We are experience hikers)

Comments for Would you recommend climbing Mt. Shirouma-dake around November 13-15?

Average Rating starstarstarstarstar

Click here to add your own comments

Oct 19, 2023
Rating
starstarstarstarstar
Don't think so
by: Gary Wolff

Mac, as one who has scaled 38 of Japan's 50 highest peaks, I would IMHO discourage anyone from attempting to climb Mt. Shirouma-dake in mid-November for a number of reasons...

...including dangerous heavy snowfalls that already begin in Japan's alpine country in early October, both of ​the mountain huts near the Shirouma-dake summit close in mid-October, and you’ll have to cross the Daisekkei (Great Snow Valley) which as a minimum require crampons and has claimed many lives (*) through the years, making it one of the most treacherous climbing sections in all of Japan.

I suggest trying again next year during the recommended climbing season. Happy trails and thanks for visiting my site…

(*) Mt. Shirouma-dake (白馬岳) Mountain Climbing Accidents:
https://www.garyjwolff.com/shirouma-dake-mountain-climbing-accidents.html

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Mt. Shirouma-dake.

Japan-Texas ebook cover thumbnail
A FREE download at Smashwords



Pattaya ebook cover
Only $1.99 at Amazon
(¥214 at アマゾン日本)




Alaska ebook cover
Only $2.99 at Amazon
(¥340 at アマゾン日本)




GW's road trip ebook cover
Only 99¢ at Amazon
(¥114 at アマゾン日本)




new Climbing Mt. Fuji book
Only $2.99 at Amazon
(¥343 at アマゾン日本)




Only $2.99 at Amazon
(¥343 at アマゾン日本)

 



Let's connect!!

Gary J. Wolff
Facebook badge

View Gary J. Wolff's profile on LinkedIn

My pics:

My videos: YouTube logo



What's New?

  1. Will I be able to access the internet while climbing Mt. Fuji?

    Apr 02, 25 01:46 AM

    Since 2016 Wireless broadband provider Wire & Wireless has offered free wireless Internet access at a total of 47 locations on Mt. Fuji during the official climbing season, including all of the mounta…

    Read more

  2. 25 U.S. states to ban atmospheric geoengineering chemtrail pollution

    Apr 01, 25 08:23 PM

    America is rising to reclaim her skies — 25 states strong, and now the Executive Branch is listening. With 24 U.S. states now having introduced legislation to ban atmospheric geoengineering — includin…

    Read more

  3. Insanely crowded Mt. Fuji climbing trail

    Mar 29, 25 11:17 PM

    Click link to see the world's most insanely crowded climbing trail in the history of mankind.

    Read more