Hiking

Hiking matters #269: Asahi-dake (æ—­å²³) in Daisetsuzan, the highest mountain in Hokkaido, Japan

25 May 2012

HOKKAIDO, JAPAN - I am back here at Asahikawa, the coldest city in Japan, after a successful ascent of Asahi-dake (æ—­å²³) in Daisetsuzan - at 2290 MASL the highest mountain here in Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's four main islands. In this ongoing journey, I am with my schoolmates from UP Medicine, Joshua Torres and Terence Kua. From Asahikawa, the 0920H bus right in front of JR Asahikawa ...

New Hiking Bridge Dedicated

24 May 2012

A new hiking bridge in the area has been officially dedicated.

5 Child Safety Tips for Hiking This Summer

24 May 2012

I think I was about 8 or 9 years old when I did my first hike. My father took my brother and me up to New Hampshire for the weekend. We ended up hiking a trail up The Rattlesnakes, which led to elegant views of Squam Lake. Now, some 21 years later, I am the adult sharing the hiking experience with my nephews. Hiking with children is a lot different than roving with peers. Kids are less ...