Events September 2004
2004-09-04 11:00:00 - 2004-09-05 17:00:00 | Multiple **Hakuba Intl. Adventure Quest
I'm game for this challenge, but seen from the "adventure" point of view - to try myself. I'm not going for being the no 1 in the competition, more to have a blast !Looking at finding up to 5 team mates to join me on equal terms. Read the material on http://www.evergreen-outdoors.com/english-adventure-quest.htm and get back to me asap if it's interesting.
Dont worry too much about differences in skill / level - again, I'm going for this to have fun and meet equalminded people.
Leader : - - (lj) | send e-mail
Meet :
In Hakuba, as I will be joining from Kanto region myself.
Cost :
Transportation fee, 2x 3000yen fee for camp site and 13650yen participation fee for people who have mountainbikes.
2004-09-11 10:00:00 - 2004-09-11 17:00:00 | Cycling **
Haibara - Yoshino - Yagi cycle
This is a nice route, not long and only two hills.You can take a dip in a beautiful clean river if the mood takes you, and there's a nice roadside restaurant with local specialities for lunch. We'll be back in Osaka in time for the evening meeting.
You'll need a bike, helmet, puncture repair kit/spare inner tube & tools and appropriate clothing.
Leader : Chris James (chris.j) | send e-mail
Meet :
Contact Chris for more information
2004-09-11 18:30:00 - 2004-09-11 20:00:00 | IOC Meetings
IOC Monthly Meeting, Saturday, September 11th
Hello IOC Members!The hot Japanese summer is coming to an end, and many of us are returning from summertime adventures. What better way to welcome in the fall and see old friends than by coming to the September IOC meeting this Saturday, Sept. 11th. This month our very own Estella Dean will be giving a presentation on her summer cycling trip in Ireland. We’re sure it will be fantastic, and it’s not to be missed. Also, if you have a fall outdoor event idea, are interested in leading a fall event, or are looking for a leader, we’ll have some free time at this meeting for members to chat about ideas and get organized. Of course, you won’t want to miss the usual IOC social event afterwards for fun, food, and drinks. Take care, and we hope to see you on Saturday.
Leader : Ivan Breen (ivan.b) | send e-mail
Meet :
New Members 6:00pm
Regular Members 6:30pm
2004-09-12 08:45:00 - 2004-09-12 18:00:00 | Cycling *1/2
Easy Cycle in Kyoto for Beginners, Sep. 12
I am planning to lead an easy cycling event for the members who want to start cycling, but has not had any chance to join cycling events.Even if you don't have a mountain bike, don't worry. You can rent a bike near JR Kyoto station for 1500 yen.
Even though this is an easy event, there are relatively hard parts as well.
Please contact me if you are interested in it.
Shinobu(snbjo@yahoo.com)
What to bring: a helmet, snacks, water, a towel for bathing
after the cycling. If you don't have a helmet, please let me know in advance.
Leader : Shinobu Yoshioka (shinobu.y) | send e-mail
Meet :
Place to meet: 08:45 at the central exit of JR Kyoto station.
I am just by the travel agency, TiS Kyoto.
Cost :
No cost
2004-09-17 21:00:00 - 2004-09-20 18:00:00 | Hiking ***
Hakuba Shirouma-dake Trek, Japan Alps (Nagano), Sept 17-20
September 17th (Friday Night) - 20th (Monday National Holiday)Hakuba(Shirouma-dake) in Japan Alps(Nagano)
***
Enjoy the snow trekking beauty of Japan Alps in summer.
Take friday night midnight bus and arrive Hakuba in early morning.
We will camp in high place 2900m two night.
Hakuba -(local bus)Sarukura - HakubaDaiSekkei -
Hakuba-dake - Hakuba-Oike - NaturePark(take a walk) - TsugaikeOnsen
http://www.vill.hakuba.nagano.jp/green/walk/daisekkei.html
Leader: Koji Otani ( koji_otani@hotmail.com )
Deadline: Sep 2, 2004
Bring: Strong mountain boots, pole, cold weather clothes, Onsen kit.
Tent, Sleeping bag and mat, Gas, Stove, Rain Gear,
Food 7 times, Huge Back Pack, Crampon(option), Glove, Water 2
liter
Leader : Koji Otani (koji.o) | send e-mail
Meet :
Meet: JR Namba OCAT 2F 21:00
BUS: NambaOCAT21:30 - Kyoto 23:00 - Hakuba 6:30
Tsugaike 13:20 - Kyoto 20:30 - Umeda 22:00
Round trip JPY12000.
Cost :
Cost Round trip long distance bus JPY12000.
Hakuba to Sarukura local bus JPY980.
NaturePark to Tsugaike rope-way JPY1300.(In case of no
enough time)
2004-09-25 09:00:00 - 2004-09-25 18:00:00 | Cycling **
Tsubosakayama - Takatori - Yoshino cycle, Sat., Sept. 25th
Saturday September 25thTsubosakayama - Takatori - Yoshino cycle**
Come and enjoy the early autumn scenery in Nara. We'll take a break at Takatori castle ruins, then continue along the Yoshino river to Yoshino mountain, one of the most famous sightseeing areas in Kansai.
We'll take the 09:20 Kintetsu Minami Osaka line express train from Kintetsu Abenobashi (just across the street from JR Tennoji), arriving at Tsubosakayama at 10.05. Please get on the train even if you don't see other riders. If you are coming by another route, please make sure you
arrive in Tsubosakayama on time. We'll grab lunch somewhere around Yoshino, but you might want to bring some snacks for the ride.
Other stuff to bring: Spare inner tube, puncture repair kit, suitable clothing, helmet and a camera. Also maybe a small towel if we can find a hot spring!
See you Saturday,
Leader: Chris cmj1jp@yahoo.co.jp
Leader : Chris James (chris.j) | send e-mail
Meet :
See above
Cost :
Your own transportation and lunch
2004-09-25 10:00:00 - 2004-09-25 18:00:00 | Watersports *
Kayaking in Wachi river, Sat., Sept. 25th
I am planning on an easy kayaking in Wachi river (Northern part of Kyoto). Wachi is a small beautiful city with wonderful hospitarity. Let's enjoy nice kayaking in great scenery!!Place:Wachi in Kyoto prefecture
Date: September 25th(Saturday)
Start: About 10:00 am
How to get there:
JR: From kyoto station to Wachi station about 70 min.
Walk from Wachi station about 20min.
Car: From Kyoto:About 72min.
From Osaka: About 124min.
From Kobe: About 75min.
Please e-mail me if you are interested.
Leader : Yuri Takakura (yuri.t) | send e-mail
Cost :
Cost: Beginners: Lesson fee-1000yen
Kayak rental-1000yen
Experienced: Kayak rental-1000yen
