Day one :
From where we will park the the car we catch a bus to the start of the trek. From the starting point of the hike it will be a 7. 25 km, 571 meter hike up to our first hut which should take under 5 to 6 hours taking in the peaks of Mt Furano-dake and Mt Sanpo-zan ( we have the option to take a 4.25 km shorter route to our first hut that should take under 3 hours, missing out the peaks of Mt Furano-dake and Mt Zanpo-zan. That will be decided by the guide on the day ) . We will end the day at a great hut.
Day two :
On this day we will take in the spectacular peaks and views from Mt Tokachi and Mt Biei on the way to our 2nd hut . This day will be a 7.2 km trek over some amazing ridge line trails and through some magnificent volcanic moonscape scenery with ups and down of 100 to 200 meters .
Day three :
We trek out on this day heading down and into the tree line where we will trek through some beautiful autumn colours and scenery . This day will be a trek down of 8.5 km with a drop of 1000 meters which should take around 5 hours . Once down and out we will take an onsen bath at one of the local onsen hotels then we will catch a bus back to Kami-Furano train station.
What you must bring :
Gear we can supply if you don't have. please let us know hat you need.
* backpack 50L to 60L
* sleeping bags ( good 3 season )
* sleeping roll
* rain jacket & pants
* headlamp
* eating & drinking tools
* walking poles ( optional )
* gaiters (optional )
* water bottle
Recommend clothes ( we do not supply )( prefer no cotton )
* Hiking boots ( No hiking shoes )
* 3 pairs trekking socks
* 1 or 2 sets light thermal underwaer ( top & bottoms )
* trekking pants
* trekking shirts
* warm fleece top
* warm clothes for hut (must bring)
* footwear for hut ( optional )
* wind breaker ( rain jacket can do )
* gloves 2 pairs ( warm inner pair and ski type outer pair )
* woolen hut
* Neck warmer
* sun hut or cap
* sun glasses
* sun & lip block
* large & small towels for onsen
* personal items ( tooth brush, etc )
* toilet paper
* 3 large plastic rubbish ( garbage ) bags
Price
Includes
* 3 day trek
* Food for 2 dinners & 2 breakfasts
* Hot drinks
* gear
* experience guide
* one night accommodation at guides house on the Friday night before trek ( meals not included )
Excludes
* transport to and from trek
* lunches and snacks
* onsen fees