NSGA Kami Seya, Japan .. 1953-1955 Climbing Mt. Fuji

Images from David Boner (former CT3)

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Fuji - No Snow August is the most popular climbing time, there is usually no snow. The peak is visible as a dark point centered in the cloud.

Steam Train We took a Steam Train up through the lowlands to Mt Fuji.

Water Wheel A field water wheel for movement for water from one area to another.

Winding Rails Attempt to capture the end of the train as we snaked our way along.

Harvest Time Stacks of straw along the way.

The Climb We rode a bus to the 7,000 foot level. Climbers are provided with poles they may have branded at each 1,000 ft.

Pathways in the Clouds As you climb (a gradual gradient) through the clouds, the view is one of pathways.

Near the Peak We started about 5PM and arrived at the peak about 12 midnight. Dave Boner photoraphed by Stu Sutherland.

Torii at Sunrise After a few hours sleep, we arose at sunrise.

Torii at Sunrise After a few hours sleep, we arose at sunrise.

Shinto Rituals Shintos go through their religious rituals.

Lava Ash Wall This shows both climbing poles of Dave and Stu. The flags were purchased in a provisions house built of lava ash chunks.

The Peak 12,395 feet Left front, the laval wall flows down to the several laval chunkhouses. In the background, the torii gateways for Shinto worship.

A Rest A concession house, Dave and Stu are taking a badly needed rest.

The Fuji Volcano Crater The volcanic crater is located in the center of the peak, it drops down 200 to 300 feet.

Crater View Apparently, the Fuji volcano has become active once again in the late 1990's. This is a little dangerous overhang shot.

Looking Back Leaving the peak, and looking back toward the torii gateways.

A Lava Slide The lava slide became our quick way down the mountain. With giant steps we slide softly down to about the 5000 ft. level.

Valley View Looking back at Mt Fuji. Heading back to Kami Seya in time for our mid-watch.

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