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Water in Sept at the Daisetsuzan Gr. traverse 2023/8/26 23:44
Has anyone been hiking the southern part of the Daisetsuzan grand traverse lately? We are going to start exploring the national park in a few days and would appreciate any fresh update regarding the availability of water sources.
by HikerGuest (guest)  

Re: Water in Sept at the Daisetsuzan Gr. traverse 2023/8/27 10:18
This blog may be helpful.
https://nebukurou.com/through-hiker-manual/
All water should be filtered or boiled.
It also includes how to purify water.
https://nebukurou.com/tozan-hokkaido-water/
I don't know where the south side of Daisetsuzan Grand Traverse is.
If we knew the name of the specific mountain, we might be able to provide a little more detailed information.
Information about Goshiki no Mizuba
https://www.yamareco.com/modules/yamainfo/ptinfo.php?ptid=28468
https://yamap.com/search/activities?keyword=%E5%8C%97%E6%B5%B7%E9%81%9... %E3%81%AE%E6%B0%B4%E5%A0%B4%E3%80%80%E6%B0%B4%E5%A0%B4
There seems to have been water at the Ura-Asahi campsite three weeks ago.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cviw8oLhXIg/?img_index=1
For details, please check these spots before departure.
https://www.asahidake-vc-2291.jp/
http://www.daisetsuzan.or.jp/tourism_experience/hp_link/
by haro1210 rate this post as useful

Re: Water in Sept at the Daisetsuzan Gr. traverse 2023/8/27 10:28
Thank you for your help, Haro!
I am most concerned about the water situation around Kamihorokamettoku and Biei-Fuji refuges (referring https://hokkaidowilds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Daisetsuzan-Overv... for coordinates).
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Re: Water in Sept at the Daisetsuzan Gr. traverse 2023/8/27 11:17
Thank you for reply.
10 minutes down from the Biei-Fuji refuges hut to the trailhead side, there is a water place, but it can be taken when there is still a snow valley in the stream.
However, if there is no snow valley, there is a possibility that there is no water place.
https://www.yamareco.com/modules/yamainfo/ptinfo.php?ptid=3206
The article says that it often dries up in early August.
https://kitano-michikusa.com/mountain/rep_oputateshike_01/
Kamihorokamettoku also seems to be difficult because there is no water place if there is no snow valley.
https://www.yamareco.com/modules/yamainfo/ptinfo.php?ptid=3207
By the way, Kamihorokamettoku had a new hut last year.
https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASQC73VQJQBPIIPE00S.html
Depending on the mountain, it seems that it may snow in the first half of September.
https://hokkaido.env.go.jp/blog/daisetsu/a-higashikawa/index_13.html
by haro1210 rate this post as useful

Re: Water in Sept at the Daisetsuzan Gr. traverse 2023/8/27 11:26
Reading this page, it is heavy, but it seems better to bring water.
https://www.kamifurano.jp/outdoor/safemountain/
by haro1210 rate this post as useful

Re: Water in Sept at the Daisetsuzan Gr. traverse 2023/8/27 13:59
You should check Yamap. People often mention this kind of information in their posts. Use chrome to translate it. Enter the kanji of the mountain and check for grecent activityh.
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