February in March

March has crept up on me. I had meant to publish this report whilst still in February.

As promised here are more photos from Peter and Andrea's adventures in the Rusutsu area. Followed by some more quirky photos sent by Rosco and Traktorman during their Japan ski trips.

It's a long way to the top if you want untracked
What a spectacular day for a climb

Andrea on the ridge line where the sasa grass (bamboo) is breaking out in the spring sunshine

Looking back to Yotei

Peter with Yotei as a backdrop

Panoramas from the back country in Rusutsu
Top shot is looking across to Rusutsu Ski Area

Andrea, at what I can only guess is the top of their climb

Yep (photo from Traktorman)

Textures from Japan (trees by Traktorman, others from Rosco)

Rosco's photo on how to handle your knob

Sayonara (photo from Traktorman)