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Sep 20, 2026
● Fun slab with many variations. Good introduction to Mitake's slick glassy rock. The slab also gets climbe… View Comment
Apr 22, 2026
● Not hard, but high View Comment
Oct 10, 2025
● There are separate anchors installed for rapelling next to Martinez Direct. So parties rapelling won't get… View Comment
Feb 5, 2023
● "Originally graded 8A, may be harder since the start hold broke in January 2023." (comment by Tom de Gay). View Comment
Feb 5, 2023
● Climbs better than it looks. View Comment
Jan 6, 2023
● Top out can be dirty. Recommended to clean leaves and sticks beforehand. View Comment

Forum Messages View All 72

Regional > International
Reply: Switzerland beta
Jan 21, 2026 Regarding the Dolomites. Yes, you get a lot of value for your money. Great food and coffee even in the huts. And of course spectacular scenery.In my limited experience climbing… View Message
Regional > International
Reply: Switzerland beta
Jan 21, 2026 +1 for Furka / Grimselpass. Very scenic and lots of granite multipitch climbing to be enjoyed. Both bolted and trad.The parking across from Hotel Alpenrosi is made available to… View Message
General > General Climbing
Reply: Wood type for home wall question
Aug 15, 2025 For reference. I've built my own homewall with 18mm birch multiplex. The standard in the climbing wall industry in Europe as far as I know.Also I've never heard of anyone repla… View Message
General > General Climbing
Reply: Wood type for home wall question
Aug 15, 2025 Ask for advice at your supplier which to use for your intended purposes.Okoume is used for both interior and exterior purposes which means it is more resistant to moisture.Popl… View Message
General > Beginning Climbers
Reply: Pulley injury as a young climber
Jul 18, 2025 I've fully ruptured 2 (!) pulleys in one finger some years ago. Had a specific recovery program by a climbing specialised physio. Made a full recovery in about 5 months.Seek me… View Message
Regional > International
Reply: Japan Sport Climbing Beta
Mar 23, 2025 There is limestone sport climbing in Okutama. Next to Mitake. Easy access by train. View Message

Route Scores View All 23

V7 7A+
 4
● Hono
Boulder
V7 7A+
 6
● Sunobori
Boulder
V5-6 6C+
 7
● Mine No Yu
Boulder
V7- 7A+
 7
● Kodomo Gaeshi
Boulder
V5-6 6C+
 7
● Deadend
Boulder
V5-6 6C+
 25
● Ninja Gaeshi
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Hono Asia > … > Tokyo Prefecture > Mitake
Avg:  4
Halbert:
V7 7A+ Boulder
V7
● Sunobori Asia > … > Tokyo Prefecture > Mitake
Avg:  6
Halbert:
V7 7A+ Boulder
V7
● Mine No Yu Asia > … > Tokyo Prefecture > Mitake
Avg:  7
Halbert:
V5-6 6C+ Boulder
● Kodomo Gaeshi Asia > … > Tokyo Prefecture > Mitake
Avg:  7
Halbert:
V7- 7A+ Boulder
V7
● Deadend Asia > … > Tokyo Prefecture > Mitake
Avg:  7
Halbert:
V5-6 6C+ Boulder
V5-6
● Ninja Gaeshi Asia > … > Tokyo Prefecture > Mitake
Avg:  25
Halbert:
V5-6 6C+ Boulder
V5-6
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