Shizuoka
This mountain climber from China has indeed caused a lot of trouble. The Japanese rescue team had to save him twice within four days due to his negligence.
Referring to a report by the BBC, on Monday (28/4/2025), the 27-year-old student climbed outside the official climbing hours of Mount Fuji. On Tuesday (22/4/2025), rescue teams dispatched a helicopter to save the student on the Fujinomiya climbing trail, at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level.
At that time, he was unable to descend the climbing route due to losing a crampon. A crampon is a climbing aid, known as a multifunctional spike that is attached to climbing shoes or ski boots. This spike assists the mobility of climbers on icy terrain.
Then on Saturday (4/26/2025), the rescue team went down again to save him. This time he had to be helped because he was suffering from altitude sickness.
What is frustrating is that this student climbed again to retrieve his belongings that were left on the hiking trail during the first rescue. One of the items left behind was his mobile phone.
After being troubled twice, the Shizuoka Prefecture police urged everyone not to climb Mount Fuji outside the official climbing hours. The authorities have set the official climbing period for Mount Fuji from early July to early September.
Outside of official hours, the climbing route of Mount Fuji is known to be a high-risk path due to weather conditions. The weather can change suddenly, making it difficult for rescue teams to respond. Medical facilities along the climbing route are also closed.
The behavior of the students has garnered much criticism on X. They wrote that the man ignored safety appeals not to climb outside the climbing season. They also stated that the student should pay for both rescue missions.
For mountain climbers and outdoor enthusiasts, Mount Fuji with its perfectly conical peak is very appealing. Standing at 3,776 meters, Mount Fuji is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Japan.
Authorities in recent years have had to implement policies to limit the number of climbers by increasing climbing fees. In 2023, more than 220,000 people climbed Mount Fuji between July and September.
Shizuoka
This mountain climber from China has indeed caused a lot of trouble. The Japanese rescue team had to save him twice within four days due to his negligence.
Referring to a report by the BBC, on Monday (28/4/2025), the 27-year-old student climbed outside the official climbing hours of Mount Fuji. On Tuesday (22/4/2025), rescue teams dispatched a helicopter to save the student on the Fujinomiya climbing trail, at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level.
At that time, he was unable to descend the climbing route due to losing a crampon. A crampon is a climbing aid, known as a multifunctional spike that is attached to climbing shoes or ski boots. This spike assists the mobility of climbers on icy terrain.
Then on Saturday (4/26/2025), the rescue team went down again to save him. This time he had to be helped because he was suffering from altitude sickness.
What is frustrating is that this student climbed again to retrieve his belongings that were left on the hiking trail during the first rescue. One of the items left behind was his mobile phone.
After being troubled twice, the Shizuoka Prefecture police urged everyone not to climb Mount Fuji outside the official climbing hours. The authorities have set the official climbing period for Mount Fuji from early July to early September.
Outside of official hours, the climbing route of Mount Fuji is known to be a high-risk path due to weather conditions. The weather can change suddenly, making it difficult for rescue teams to respond. Medical facilities along the climbing route are also closed.
The behavior of the students has garnered much criticism on X. They wrote that the man ignored safety appeals not to climb outside the climbing season. They also stated that the student should pay for both rescue missions.
For mountain climbers and outdoor enthusiasts, Mount Fuji with its perfectly conical peak is very appealing. Standing at 3,776 meters, Mount Fuji is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Japan.
Authorities in recent years have had to implement policies to limit the number of climbers by increasing climbing fees. In 2023, more than 220,000 people climbed Mount Fuji between July and September.
AloJapan.com