![CANOE ROUTE Abashiri River (網走川) in far eastern Hokkaido first flows into the expansive Lake Abashiri (網走湖) and then makes a final meander through Abashiri City to the Okhotsk Sea in northern Japan. The river and lake teems with birdlife, including eagles, kingfishers, storks, and other birds of prey. The lake section hugs the eastern shoreline, and requires a very favourable wind forecast - whitecaps can form on this otherwise shallow lake very quickly. With a JR train line close by, however, there are a number of escape routes along the way. The final stretch of the route through Abashiri City takes the paddler past the expansive Abashiri prison, and then finally along side fishing vessels and sea birds.
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CANOE ROUTE Abashiri River (網走川) in far eastern Hokkaido first flows into the expansive Lake Abashiri (網走湖) and then makes a final meander through Abashiri City to the Okhotsk Sea in northern Japan. The river and lake teems with birdlife, including eagles, kingfishers, storks, and other birds of prey. The lake section hugs the eastern shoreline, and requires a very favourable wind forecast - whitecaps can form on this otherwise shallow lake very quickly. With a JR train line close by, however, there are a number of escape routes along the way. The final stretch of the route through Abashiri City takes the paddler past the expansive Abashiri prison, and then finally along side fishing vessels and sea birds. . . LINK IN BIO . . #abashiri #網走川 #網走 #網走湖 #lakeabashiri #abashiririver #easternhokkaido #道東 #hokkaidocanoeing #hokkaido #hokkaidowilds ![SNOWSHOE ROUTE Another classic early winter option close to Sapporo for those keen to get out there - on the map, climbing Kimobetsu-dake (喜茂別岳, 1177m) from Nakayama Pass (中山峠, 831) looks tempting, a chance to get into the high country with not much climbing involved as you wander up its broad and gentle east ridge. There is even a bike friendly forest road for the first third of the way. Unfortunately the summer trail has become badly overgrown and unless cleared is the preserve of committed masochists only. On a fine winter day, on the other hand, this becomes a good venue for snowshoes. While the forest sections might seem to drag on a bit, the open summit slopes provide a good viewpoint over the winter wilderness.
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SNOWSHOE ROUTE Another classic early winter option close to Sapporo for those keen to get out there - on the map, climbing Kimobetsu-dake (喜茂別岳, 1177m) from Nakayama Pass (中山峠, 831) looks tempting, a chance to get into the high country with not much climbing involved as you wander up its broad and gentle east ridge. There is even a bike friendly forest road for the first third of the way. Unfortunately the summer trail has become badly overgrown and unless cleared is the preserve of committed masochists only. On a fine winter day, on the other hand, this becomes a good venue for snowshoes. While the forest sections might seem to drag on a bit, the open summit slopes provide a good viewpoint over the winter wilderness. . . LINK IN BIO . . #kimobetsudake #kimobetsu #喜茂別岳 #snowshoeing #スノーシュー #hokkaidoskitouring #hokkaidowilds #hokkaido #北海道 ![CANOE ROUTE Shibetsu River (標津川) in far eastern Hokkaido is lined with nice thick trees, insulating the paddler from otherwise well-developed surrounding farmland. The trees along the riverside are home to a plethora of birdlife, including kingfishers and stalks, and the occasional curious deer. That said, the river itself is a rather tortured shadow of its former self. Decades of straightening work has left the lower 20km or so simply one long drainage for the surrounding towns' water purification plants - we were quite often paddling with the distinct aroma of stale greywater. Three awkward portages around weirs or fishing installations are also a drawback of this river.
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CANOE ROUTE Shibetsu River (標津川) in far eastern Hokkaido is lined with nice thick trees, insulating the paddler from otherwise well-developed surrounding farmland. The trees along the riverside are home to a plethora of birdlife, including kingfishers and stalks, and the occasional curious deer. That said, the river itself is a rather tortured shadow of its former self. Decades of straightening work has left the lower 20km or so simply one long drainage for the surrounding towns' water purification plants - we were quite often paddling with the distinct aroma of stale greywater. Three awkward portages around weirs or fishing installations are also a drawback of this river. . . LINK IN BIO . . #shibetsu #nakashibetsu #中標津 #shibetsuriver #標津川 #easternhokkaido #道東 #canoeing #hokkaidocanoeing #カヌー #hokkaidowilds ![SNOWSHOEING Soranuma-dake (空沼岳, 1251m) - As Hokkaido inches towards winter, here's an advanced snowshoe route to put on your list. The popular mountain of Soranuma-dake has a number of picturesque small lakes, or tarns, dotted on its upper slopes, though there is no trail to the one that gives the mountain its name, Soranuma 空沼. The summer trade route up the mountain climbs from the northeast via Bankei-numa 万計沼 tarn and its huts, but once winter arrives it is possible to explore the mountain from other directions on snowshoes. This route climbs up the wild southeast slopes and past the eponymous tarn to reach the summit on a long but satisfying winter day out.
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SNOWSHOEING Soranuma-dake (空沼岳, 1251m) - As Hokkaido inches towards winter, here's an advanced snowshoe route to put on your list. The popular mountain of Soranuma-dake has a number of picturesque small lakes, or tarns, dotted on its upper slopes, though there is no trail to the one that gives the mountain its name, Soranuma 空沼. The summer trade route up the mountain climbs from the northeast via Bankei-numa 万計沼 tarn and its huts, but once winter arrives it is possible to explore the mountain from other directions on snowshoes. This route climbs up the wild southeast slopes and past the eponymous tarn to reach the summit on a long but satisfying winter day out. . . LINK IN BIO . . #soranumadake #空沼岳 #sapporo #snowshoeing #hokkaidowinter #hokkaidoskitouring #hokkaidowilds #hokkaido #japan ![It's snowing in Hokkaido...but we're still working through this summer's backlog of adventures :-)
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CANOEING Shokotsu River (渚滑川) is a pristine waterway flowing into the Okhotsk Sea in northern Hokkaido in far-north Japan. This route starts in the stunning gorge section of the river, not far from the foothills of the northern Daisetsuzan Range. The river itself is suitable for confident intermediate open-deck canoeists. The river's name comes from the indigenous Ainu name for the river - So-kot - meaning 'many waterfalls'. While this canoeing section of the river doesn't have waterfalls, there's plenty of enjoyable rapids along the way.
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It's snowing in Hokkaido...but we're still working through this summer's backlog of adventures :-) . . . CANOEING Shokotsu River (渚滑川) is a pristine waterway flowing into the Okhotsk Sea in northern Hokkaido in far-north Japan. This route starts in the stunning gorge section of the river, not far from the foothills of the northern Daisetsuzan Range. The river itself is suitable for confident intermediate open-deck canoeists. The river's name comes from the indigenous Ainu name for the river - So-kot - meaning 'many waterfalls'. While this canoeing section of the river doesn't have waterfalls, there's plenty of enjoyable rapids along the way. . . LINK IN BIO . . #hokkaidocanoeing #hokkaidowilds #canoeing #カヌー #shokotsuriver #渚滑川 #hokkaido #japan ![SNOWSHOEING In November, the first snows of winter transform Sapporo's forested suburbs into ideal terrain for snowshoe hiking. Fujinofuji (藤野富士, 651m) is one of a number of small hills in the south of the city that provide a short day out for those needing an early or quick fix of winter action. Round the back of the hill towards the south it feels surprisingly wild under winter conditions with views on a clear day all the way to the mountains around Lake Shikotsu.
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SNOWSHOEING In November, the first snows of winter transform Sapporo's forested suburbs into ideal terrain for snowshoe hiking. Fujinofuji (藤野富士, 651m) is one of a number of small hills in the south of the city that provide a short day out for those needing an early or quick fix of winter action. Round the back of the hill towards the south it feels surprisingly wild under winter conditions with views on a clear day all the way to the mountains around Lake Shikotsu. . . LINK IN BIO . . #snowshoeing #hokkaido #hokkaidosnowshoeing #sapporo #sapporocity #hokkaidowinter #japan ![PACKRAFTING ROUTE The Nubinai River (ヌビナイ川) is a wild, pristine waterway flowing from high up in the eastern reaches of the Hidaka mountains. With a good water level, it is easily one of Hokkaido's most picturesque rivers, with some enjoyable and sometimes technical whitewater rapids. Most of this section of the river is flanked by high cliffs, adding to a feeling of wilderness. The entire riverbed is made up of almost perfectly spherical mini-boulders, which are nothing short of spectacular when seen through the river's crystal clear water. This section suffers from a lack of water in the summer season, so it's best run in spring or after heavy rain in the autumn.
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Many thanks to the Hokkaido Wilderness Canoe Club (北海道ウィルダーネスカヌークラブ) for hosting us for the day!
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PACKRAFTING ROUTE The Nubinai River (ヌビナイ川) is a wild, pristine waterway flowing from high up in the eastern reaches of the Hidaka mountains. With a good water level, it is easily one of Hokkaido's most picturesque rivers, with some enjoyable and sometimes technical whitewater rapids. Most of this section of the river is flanked by high cliffs, adding to a feeling of wilderness. The entire riverbed is made up of almost perfectly spherical mini-boulders, which are nothing short of spectacular when seen through the river's crystal clear water. This section suffers from a lack of water in the summer season, so it's best run in spring or after heavy rain in the autumn. . . LINK IN BIO . . Many thanks to the Hokkaido Wilderness Canoe Club (北海道ウィルダーネスカヌークラブ) for hosting us for the day! . . #packrafting #packraftingjapan #hokkaidopackrafting #hokkaidocanoeing #hokkaido #japan #hokkaidowilds ![HIKING ROUTE At a mere 598m, Asahi-dake (朝日岳) in the Jozankei area of Sapporo City is not in the same league as its more famous namesake in central Hokkaido (though it's impossible to confuse the two in Japanese as the characters are different). Nevertheless, if visiting the spa town of Jozankei, the short hike to the summit combined with a return along the scenic riverbank trail is a great way to stretch the legs for a few hours, especially in autumn when the colours are at their peak.
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HIKING ROUTE At a mere 598m, Asahi-dake (朝日岳) in the Jozankei area of Sapporo City is not in the same league as its more famous namesake in central Hokkaido (though it's impossible to confuse the two in Japanese as the characters are different). Nevertheless, if visiting the spa town of Jozankei, the short hike to the summit combined with a return along the scenic riverbank trail is a great way to stretch the legs for a few hours, especially in autumn when the colours are at their peak. . . LINK IN BIO . . #jozankei #hokkaidohiking #hokkaido #japanhiking #hokkaidowilds #autumncolours #fallcolors #紅葉 #定山渓朝日岳 #asahidake
