What is ice climbing?道具・服装・時期と日本国内のおすすめ体験ツアーを徹底紹介!

What is ice climbing?道具・服装・時期と日本国内のおすすめ体験ツアーを徹底紹介!
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On this page, we will introduce the most popular winter activities “ Ice climbing ” Special feature!

Necessary tools/equipment and clothing, best times to enjoy, recommended spots/popular tour rankings across Japan, etc. Ice climbingの基礎知識を徹底紹介 To do.

You can take beginner's courses such as how to climb, rules, and etiquette. Ice climbing体験ツアーに参加して氷壁の登頂に挑戦 Let's try.

What is ice climbing?

What is ice climbing?道具・服装・時期と日本国内のおすすめ体験ツアーを徹底紹介!

First of all" Ice climbing What kind of activity is it? Let me give you a basic overview.

Ice climbing(ice climbing)とは、凍結した滝 A winter sport whose main purpose is to climb an icefall. It is a type of

Hyobaku, also called icefall in English, has There are frozen natural waterfalls and artificially created waterfalls. Masu.

"Rock climbing" and "bouldering" etc. Ice wall version of free climbing event It may be easy to imagine that.

At first glance, it seems like a sport enjoyed by experienced climbers and serious mountaineers.

However, depending on the difficulty of the spot Tours are held that even beginners can participate in, making it a popular outdoor leisure activity in winter. are collecting.

Ice climbingExperience tour popularity ranking

1 rank

[Tochigi / Nikko] Nikko Kirifuri Ice Climbing Experience-Enjoy the great outdoors of Nikko National Park! Welcome for beginners and good access

OnePlay-it
Nikko, Kirifuri Plateau, Oku-Nikko, Lake Chuzenji, Imaichi
13,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (7 reviews / experiences)

In the midwinter "Nikko Kirifuri Hidden Mitaki", a solemn and dynamically towering ice wall appears, surrounded by pure white snow and pale shining ice! !! Why don't you climb the 15m and 25m high beginner to intermediate ice walls with your own power using an ax and crampons? !! The feeling of accomplishment that you have climbed up and the immersive nature of Nikko in winter, which you can see from the top, is impressive! Ice climb

日本国内のIce climbing人気スポット

What is ice climbing?道具・服装・時期と日本国内のおすすめ体験ツアーを徹底紹介!

" Ice climbing Where can I enjoy it? I think there are many people who are researching spots in Japan such as ``.

日本国内でIce climbingが体験できる場所は、 関東北部やKoshinetsu、Hokkaidoなど The area is dotted with famous spots among climbers.

The types of experience plans being held include “ Climbing ice waterfalls and ice walls in nature ", Which is held as a business or event as a facility. Artificially made ice waterfalls / climbing icicles There are two main types.

自分の理想と合ったポイントを選んで初めてのIce climbingにチャレンジLet's try.

Currently at Activity Japan 栃木県日光エリアの名瀑スポット"霧降の滝」を登るIce climbing体験ツアーをご紹介中 is.

Ice climbing experience tour recommended plan

[Tochigi / Nikko] Nikko Kirifuri Ice Climbing Experience-Enjoy the great outdoors of Nikko National Park! Welcome for beginners and good access

OnePlay-it
Nikko, Kirifuri Plateau, Oku-Nikko, Lake Chuzenji, Imaichi
13,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (7 reviews / experiences)

In the midwinter "Nikko Kirifuri Hidden Mitaki", a solemn and dynamically towering ice wall appears, surrounded by pure white snow and pale shining ice! !! Why don't you climb the 15m and 25m high beginner to intermediate ice walls with your own power using an ax and crampons? !! The feeling of accomplishment that you have climbed up and the immersive nature of Nikko in winter, which you can see from the top, is impressive! Ice climb

Ice climbingが楽しめる時期・シーズン

Ice climbing can enjoy The season is winter, when the temperature drops to the point where the waterfall freezes. .

Of course, there are regional differences, and there are variations depending on the weather, temperature, and snowfall of the year, but in any region. Approximately from January to March It becomes.

temperature is lowest The period from late January to mid-February is the most popular time to book experiential tours. Season.

Icefall in the best condition of the year をプレイフィールドにIce climbingを楽しむことができMasu.

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Ice climbingに必要な道具・装備品

What is ice climbing?道具・服装・時期と日本国内のおすすめ体験ツアーを徹底紹介!

" Ice climbing What tools do you need? I think there are many people who would like to know information about equipment such as ``.

氷壁を登ることが目的のIce climbingには、ロッククライミングやボルダリングとは異なる specialized tools and equipment there is.

Below, Ice climbing体験ツアーでレンタルできるもの We have compiled a list of examples.

name Use
Ax A tool used to climb while holding it in your hand and hooking it on ice
Eisen Clawed equipment to be worn over climbing boots
Helmet Tools needed to protect your head in the event of an ice wall or a fall
Harness Tools needed to connect the body to the fall protection rope
ice screw Tools needed to make a hole in the ice wall

上記のリストが、Ice climbingを楽しむ際に必要となる基本的な道具・装備品It becomes.

Introduced in Activity Japan All of these specialized tools can be rented for the trial tour. Therefore, it is not necessary for the experiencer to prepare it.

Ice climbingに適した服装・持ち物

What is ice climbing?道具・服装・時期と日本国内のおすすめ体験ツアーを徹底紹介!

It is held in a place so cold that the waterfall freezes. Ice climbing Experience tour.

Ice climbingを楽しむ際には、 It is essential to wear clothing that takes into consideration cold protection and safety. It becomes.

Next, Ice climbing体験ツアーに参加する際に適した服装 I will list some examples.

name Use
Ski / snowboard wear Waterproof and windproof jacket and top and bottom of pants, etc.
inner Highly heat-retaining fleece, down, wool sweater, etc.
underwear Quick-drying T-shirts, undershirts, spats, etc.
Thick socks Chemical fibers with high heat retention, etc.
Knit cap What can be worn under a helmet
Gloves Highly waterproof and cold-proof and can withstand snowy mountains
Sunglasses and goggles To protect your eyes from the light reflected by the sun and snow

In addition, we also carry rucksacks, food and drink, sunscreen, disposable warmers, etc. What to bring for each experience tour there is.

Details of each experience tour plan Please check "Regarding preparations" Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

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Ice climbingExperience tour popularity ranking

Finally, based on Activity Japan's latest reservation data, Ice climbing Experience tour popularity ranking I will introduce.

Please refer to the tour contents and fees (prices), as well as reviews and word-of-mouth testimonials, to help you compare and choose a plan.

POINT!
We expect a large number of reservations and inquiries for each plan during weekends, holidays, and long vacation seasons such as Golden Week, Summer Vacation, and Silver Week. We recommend checking schedule availability and making early reservations.
1 rank

[Tochigi / Nikko] Nikko Kirifuri Ice Climbing Experience-Enjoy the great outdoors of Nikko National Park! Welcome for beginners and good access

OnePlay-it
Nikko, Kirifuri Plateau, Oku-Nikko, Lake Chuzenji, Imaichi
13,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (7 reviews / experiences)

In the midwinter "Nikko Kirifuri Hidden Mitaki", a solemn and dynamically towering ice wall appears, surrounded by pure white snow and pale shining ice! !! Why don't you climb the 15m and 25m high beginner to intermediate ice walls with your own power using an ax and crampons? !! The feeling of accomplishment that you have climbed up and the immersive nature of Nikko in winter, which you can see from the top, is impressive! Ice climb

*The contents of this article are current as of December 2023.

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