Mt.Goryudake (2,814m) mountain climbing record

July 27, 2014（Sun.）　Cloudy after rain
Toomi Station➠ Map ⇒ Mt.Goryudake Trailhead_Alps Outlook Lift(11:08　1h07m) ⇒ Mt.Kotoumiyama(12:15　27m) ⇒ Mt.Nakatoumiyama(12:42 38m) ⇒ Mt.Ootoumiyama(13:20 29m) ⇒ Mt.Nishitoumiyama(13:49 14:20 1h44m) ⇒ u Mountain lodge(16:04)　Accommodation fee (9,500 yen)
　This mountain climbing is a one-night, two-day trip for three people, including a daughter.Depart Azumino after 8 o'clock and head for Goryu Toumi Station.It was sunny at the time of departure, but the weather became suspicious as we approached Oomachi.From the vicinity of Lake Aoki, it began to rain, and it gradually began to rain in earnest.For the time being, I decided to go to Telecabin Toumi Station and decide whether or not to climb the mountain.After waiting for a while, it rained less, so I decided to climb the mountain.
　Buy a mountaineering ticket (1,300 yen) that includes a telecabin and an Alps observation lift and board it.Rain was hitting the gondola on the way.Arrive at Alpsdaira Station and wear rainwear.When I tried to go to the observation lift platform, the rain stopped and the sun began to shine.I took off my rainwear in a hurry and started again.Fortunately, it didn't rain until I went down the mountain.Despite the rain, many people came to Hakuba Goryu Botanical Garden.By the time I got off the Alps Observation Lift, I had a clear view of the cityscape of Hakuba.
　Immediately after leaving the Goryudake trailhead, the mountain trail diverges, and we went through Jizoubosatsu.Jizounokashira has Jizou Kerun . Stop there, ring a commemorative photo and a bell, and pass.From there, in the sunlight, behind the trees and receiving the sunlight, proceed along the ridge road at a slow speed.The mountain trail is comfortable even after the rain, with trees installed in steps.Maybe someone who climbed on Saturday, I meet a lot of climbers coming down the mountain.Maybe it was raining on the way, it was soaked.I climbed 400m altitude difference to Mt.Kotoumiyama in about an hour.From there, I could see Mt.Goryu with a few clouds near the summit.
Repeat Mt.Nakatomiyama , Mt.Ootoumiyama and updown, and arrive at Mt.Nishitoumiyama in an hour and a half.Occasionally there was a puddle on the trail, which caused my shoes to get wet.Have lunch time here.There was a lot of snow left in front of me.The summit of Mt.Goryu seen from here is far away.My daughter seemed a little tired, but when she saw the mountain climbing map, she learned that the mountain lodge was near, and she seemed to forget her tiredness.The steep slope of pebbles continues to Mt.Shiratake.The pitch doesn't go up at all, but the colorful alpine plants heal tiredness.I often stop and take pictures.It approached the mountain lodge slightly, and when it reached Mt.Hakutake, the wind became stronger and it suddenly became cold.I arrived at the mountain lodge around 16:00 as originally planned.
　After completing the accommodation procedure, it is cold outside, so I rest in the room until meals.It was Sunday, but there were a lot of guests.There are 1st and 2nd floors, we are the "shakushi" on the 2nd floor, and there were no other guests.The first floor was quite crowded so it was lucky.Dinner was curry rice.Many of the climbers are older groups, but I was surprised to see that both men and women would reorder the curry rice.It's also very lively.Tomorrow's schedule is to pick up the car at Toomi station, so after climbing Mt.Goryu, I will return to the same route.My daughters walk along the ridge to Mt.Karamatsudake, descend to the Kurobishi ski resort, and meet me at the parking lot there.

August 28, 2013（Mon.）　Fine Sometimes cloudy
Goryu Mountain lodge(6:13 49m) ⇒ Mt.Goryudake summit(7:02 7:19 1h) ⇒ Goryu Mountain lodge(8:19 8:38 43m) ⇒ Mt.Nishitoumiyama(9:21　15m) ⇒ Mt.Ootoumiyama(9:36 20m) ⇒ Mt.Nakatoumiyama(9:56 12m) ⇒ Mt.Kotoumiyama branch(10:08 43m) ⇒ Alpsdaira station(10:51 11:07　50m) ⇒ Toomi Station(11:57)
　Aim for the summit empty handed at 6:13 after breakfast.It is a wonderful view including Mt.Goryudake.After walking for a while, a lot of white flowers of rhododendron were in bloom.Walk comfortably on the gentle road of the scree.The area near the summit is a steep rocky area with chains, so be careful.Near the summit is a steep rocky area with chains, which is a crucial moment.When you stand on the summit of Mt.Goryudake, the mountain ridges of two-headed Mt.Kashimayarigadake on the left and Mt.Tsurugidake on the right float above the sea of clouds.You can see a steep and narrow ridge leading to Hachimine Killet.After enjoying the view for a while, clouds suddenly popped up and the view was blocked.Leave the summit and carefully return to the mountain lodge.For some reason, it took a little longer to return than to go.
　Divide into two directions from the mountain lodge and start descending.I am good at going down the mountain alone, and I arrived near the lift exit in less than 2 hours and Alpsdaira station in 2 hours and 13 minutes.The muddy trail was completely gone.I met many climbers on the way.Hakuba Goryu Botanical Garden was crowded with many tourists today, even on weekdays.I had some time, so I decided to take a walk in the botanical garden for a while and walk down to Toomi station.So, when I asked the staff who cares for the flowers about the downhill route, they just said that they were on the telecabin, and they couldn't tell me.I finally heard that there is a road for ski resort patrols, but it was said that it is better to stop because there are many construction vehicles.I had too much time, so I decided to go down there.It was a steep slope, but a wide gravel road continued to Toomi Station.I met two construction vehicles.
　From the parking lot, I bought some drinks on the way and headed for Kurobishi parking.Place my car in the Kurobishi parking lot and walk up the steep slope to Kurobishidaira.Wait for daughters etc. at the lift platform there.I will have to wait nearly two hours from 13:00 to 14:40 on arrival.During that time, many elementary school students, tour guests, and families were on the lift.ome foreigners were also seen.We went to Hakuba Highland Hotel with a good view, sweated in Tenjin no Yu, and went home.