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Old May 7, 2014 | 12:35 am
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Originally Posted by gnaget
Sadly, I am no longer in Japan. I also said never again. 8 hour up and 2 minutes down. I probably did it too late as I was sliding in the snow during the climb. Cramp-ons did not help much. I think it was May 19. Right now Saturday looks like a good day, although it might not be warm enough: http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts...-Fuji/6day/mid
I'll be in Japan on Saturday, but doubt I can get in shape by then.

Climbed Fuji once in October when there was snow. About 4 hours to get up. We ran down in about 20 minutes. It was like coming down a sand dune, 10 foot strides the whole way. It was a gas.
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