Hiking Mt Fuji.
I finally made the pilgrimage to the most summited mountain on earth. Together with hundreds of brightly clad enthusiasts we hiked from the 5th station on Fuji, stayed overnight at 3500m and then made the morning hike to the summit and walked around the crater.
More of a pilgrimage than a hike but all together an experience of a lifetime. Watched the sunrise from the highest point I’ve ever been, scored an epic blue bird day, amazing views and didn’t get too sunburnt (almost).
Fuji Express.
The 5th Station.
Setting out…
Into the mist…
Mega Avvy Barriers.
The mid stations…
Yama people!
Delicious.
Gateway to mist.
Sunset from 3500m.
Mars?
Branded.
4am – head torch line up for the summit…
First light hikers.
Altitude.
Top of Fuji, Sunrise, Coffee – Awesome.
Sugoi.
Morning light.
To the summit.
Cosy campsite.
Coins in a Prayer Gate.
The Top!
Mt Fuji – Summit Village.
Gateways.
Mt Fuji – Crater.
Quick nap on the summit.
Looking down.
Looking down.