The word EXTREME is well overused these days, but if there’s one sport it really does apply to its ice climbing; aerobic, dynamic, rewarding, in spectacular locations and with lots of cool, sharp gear, climbing on frozen water is unlike any other pursuit. Hokkaido has it all from secluded ice to frozen classics to beginner falls and unlimited, unexplored routes. Find out why the international ice scene is turning its head to japan: perfect temperatures, stunning locations, no altitude issues, quality ice, easy approaches - all accessible from comfortable lodges with onsens. Why suffer for it? And even better, for such quality climbing there’s no one else there!! Forget the 4am start trying to beat the crowds.
Mixed pitches, multi-pitches, easy routes right up to WI6/7 and M5; stuff to start with and routes to work on. Be part of the first wave of international climbers to discover Japan’s secret ice in central Hokkaido. The last few seasons have seen some of Europe and North America’s vanguard climber’s show up and put Sounkyo on the map as the center for the best ice climbing in Japan. This makes now the time to visit before the masses do.
At Black Mountain Lodge, we cater to all your ice climbing needs with our lodge manager doubling as our ice climbing tour guide. If it’s your first time climbing ice we can provide all the necessary gear, instruction and climbing. Alternatively, if you’re an experienced climber just looking for a place to stay and a heads up on where to go for the best climbing in the area, we’ll get you there.
Tours are customer-specific and can include instruction and guiding. Tour pricing and rental rates coming soon…