Nodake in fall

nodake in fall
Originally uploaded by amakusaleanne.

Climbing season over the past couple months has been picture perfect. Every weekend has been dry and warm, ideal for climbing. Finally last Monday, the autumn weather cycle kicked in, bringing with it unstable conditions and lower temperatures. All good things eventually have to come to an end.


Here is our friend Misako figuring out the moves on the famous "Higashi Route"; perhaps Nodake's most beautiful route.