"Spoll! I tried it." First experience of each trekking

Mr. Ikehata and Mr. Hashimoto will experience this time. I experienced trekking at Kamegamori at an altitude of 1,897m. How was the first trekking experience of two people who have never experienced a full-fledged mountain climb before?　I will tell you the state of the experience with "voice" of the two.

First of all

Kamegamori, experienced by Mr. Ikehata and Mr. Hashimoto, is a 1,897m high mountain belonging to the Shikoku Mountains. Despite being the seventh highest mountain in West Japan, it is known as a mountain for beginners who can climb the mountain in an hour from the trailhead. Although it is for beginners, the summit is higher than the forest limit where Takagi cannot grow. There must be a 360-degree panorama waiting at the top. What kind of spectacular views did you both see?

Place

It is about two and a half hours by car from Kochi Interchange to Kamegamori. Due to the beauty of the scenery, there is a mountain climbing entrance along the Kamegamori Line, a town road that leads to the sky, called the UFO Line. One of the reasons for beginners is that parking lots and toilets are provided at the entrance of the mountain.

State of the experience

The weather on the day of the experience is fine. Depart from Kochi Interchange for a superb view from the top of the mountain.

Snow has been seen as traveling by car while enjoying the scenery from the so-called UFO line. All the interviewers shouted, "Snow!!" That should be the case, the temperature in Kochi city on the day of the experience is 20 ° C. I am suspicious of the scenery in which winter has not been felt.

The temperature of the mountain, which is said to decrease by 0.6 ° C to 1 ° C for every 100m increase. You will be baptized in the mountains in different weather than the plains.

The two people at the parking lot at the trailhead started preparing for trekking. As with other sports and activities, trekking needs to be well prepared.

Athletic shoes such as long pants and easy-to-walk sneakers to protect against scratches caused by overgrown trees. In the mountains, sudden weather changes are likely to occur, so it is a jacket with water repellent and windproof effect. Pack snacks such as water and sweets in preparation for dehydration and lack of energy in the backpack. Don't forget your hat because the sun is stronger than the flatland in places with high altitudes. And in case of a shortage of emergency, communication means such as smartphones are well-measured against loss.

I asked two people who had checked in advance and prepared well about their enthusiasm before trekking. It is said that you work as a company employee and do not usually exercise.

Yokohata "When I heard that mountain climbing (trekking), I was worried at first, but I could go at all for an hour!"
Hashimoto: “I will do my best to be safe.”

The experience of the two people is easy to understand and understand.

Through the first peak called "Otoyama" in Kamegamori, we aim for the summit of "Meyama" at the top. Using a circle course at the beginning of the mountain climbing entrance, a road with a distance of about 3.2 km and a height difference of about 200 meters.

At the beginning of the climb, there is Takagi, and it feels like you are going through the forest.

Yokohata "Look! Snow here too!”
Hashimoto "..."
Yokohata "The autumn leaves remain."
Hashimoto "..."

Innocent Yokohata, who puts everything you see, and Hashimoto, who walks silently.
If you notice, Mr. Hashimoto will move forward and Mr. Yokohata will start to take the back.

Being alone in the mountains is dangerous, so we both aim for Otokoyama while checking each other's position.

At places where you climb using an auxiliary rope on a steep slope, it is a rule to climb one by one for the purpose of preventing falling or falling rocks.

We arrive at the peak of Otokoyama. You should aim for the summit of Mt. Mezan, so you move quickly. There is a lot of snow on the north side of the mountain.

Yokohata: "It's fine, but my feet are blurred. You know why you need climbing shoes!”
I'm a silent interviewer who breathed up by unfamiliar trekking, but I'm convinced in my heart.

1 hour to climb. We arrive at the top of Mt. Mezan 1,897m.

Yokohata "Look at it! It's gas! Isn't it valuable to experience being wrapped in such a 360 degree fog?"

The interviewers who were expecting a sunny superb view will be saved only at this time by Mr. Yokohata's positiveness.

You can enjoy the scenery excluding the occasional sunny weather.

Yokohata "I didn't think there were so many people at the top of the mountain. I am so glad to be friends who have gone through the same path.”
Greetings and encounters at the summit and on the way are also one of the attractions of trekking.

You will descend while watching the scenery spread like a carpet laid with "Kumazasa".

I came back to the mountain trail safely.

I would like to ask you both about your first trekking.

Yokohata: "I'm glad you came back safely and safely."
Hashimoto: I may be trekking. It’s fun and I can still walk!”

It is also interesting that the time of departure and impressions are replaced.
It seems that it was a fulfilling experience to meet a new person.

Finally

You can easily start trekking and climbing without using a plan of a tour company. On the other hand, safety is not guaranteed and is at your own risk.
Please enjoy the trekking of the mountains of Kochi safely by conducting a solid preliminary survey and preparation.

Above, "Spoll! I tried it. It was trekking.”