Solo Hiking Japan's Northern Alps 4K・Kamikochi w/Peak Design Tripod

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Kamikochi is outstandingly beautiful area and I can't wait to revisit it! Mt Oku-Hotaka on the other hand is a tough hike to do in 2 days but somehow I still managed it and could walk the next day (but not very well). I'm super keen to climb more mountains in this area!
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[@Tyler380]

There was a time when I hiked and rode a bike for hundreds of miles.. The mountain bike trails and walking every where.. I still walk now but not like before.. I have all those memories.. Do not take that for granted.. The only words that fit are enjoy it while you can.. Time goes by so fast don't turn around because its right there..

[@owaisakhtar9412]

Thanks for this Travel ASMR. No loud music, no dialoguing at every step. Just pure delivery of a journey

[@aadityachandramouli7992]

The music along with the landscapes of Japan manages to instill a great sense of calm!

[@CarlosRenanFonsecadaRocha]

Just picturing going up to do the video and then having to go back to get the camera makes me lose some breath. You the real MVP Hannah!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

🏆!!

[@5pecular]

Yeah I always wanna shout You forgot your camera!

[@gorotv5826]

I love a historical anecdote about the Japanese Alps. Mount Tsurugi remained as Japan's last unexplored mountain until 1907. It was considered a great achievement in the Japanese mountaineering world if they succeeded in climbing to the steep mountain which was compared to hell. Then, in 1907, when Japanese team succeeded in reaching the summit, they discovered a cane that was used by a practitioner of Shugendō (syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism) 1200 years ago. That is, Mount Tsurugi was already climbed 1200 years ago. When I climbed Mount Tsurugi in 2018, I imagined what the man felt on the top of the mountain 1200 years ago.

[@michaelbyrd2532]

Great story! I always wonder how many other first ascents were not actually first ascents. Thanks for sharing

[@aramos8955]

Thankyou for pouring your heart into these. No matter what you're going thru things will get better and will be better and sometimes unexpectedly... like how your channel suddenly pops up my feed and fill my soul knowing places like these exist. Thankyou Hannah

[@volcanicjapan]

Not unlike you, I am in love with the Japanese wilderness and solo hiking. Your mannerisms and emotions parallel my own when seeking the reward of the hike...the peak. Unknown to me today, I stumbled across your video, but, what was also unknown to me today was that I would fall in love with you. While I know life is complicated and never as it seems, I was encapsulated seeing your expressions and reliving similar experiences through you. Can't wait to be back in Japan in less than a month (for a couple months) solo hiking.

[@snapbug3272]

I saw the mountains of the Japanese Alps on a random travel video, and they looked beautiful, so I wanted to check out how it looks from up close, and I cannot stop crying at its beauty 😍😍😍😭😭😭 This is what I call true beauty (I don't call a lot of things beautiful)

[@joshuaharris1120]

I love how your videos are so calming. You truely capture the sense of peace that you can experience whilst outdoors. Thank you and keep up the amazing work!

[@Yadavendra_यादव]

जापान की प्राकृतिक सौंदर्यता अद्भुत है, वीडियो में बहुत अच्छे तरीके से फिल्माया गया है प्राकृतिक सुंदरता को। मैं भारत से हूं।

[@MissSERA]

Beautifully filmed Hannah. Living the dream .... Also can’t believe you did this alone! So brave

[@gasboy8365]

「konnitiwa！」 もはや、私には視ることができない懐かしい景色をとても高画質で素敵に編集されていて...💖😭❤️😭❤️😭　 ありがとうございましたThank You🙇🙇🙇

[@mizzorino]

Why doesn’t this channel have more viewers? Makes me sad, it seems not many people don’t appreciate quality

[@NtvStudio]

My heart is healed by the fantastic natural scenery. The beautiful video is also cool.

[@felixeverett1252]

Wow, I'd heard of the Japanese Alps but had no idea they were THAT SPECTACULAR! Your videos are always a joy to watch, so by all means please visit all 100 of those best mountains in Japan (and make videos about them) :D Damn fancy tripod tho

[@CurrentlyHannah]

SO beautiful right?! There’s a couple of the 100 famous mountains near Kamikochi actually so I’ll happily come back again to climb another one haha

[@illphysh]

Your best work since Switzerland. Unbelievably good. Editing, music, just perfect.

[@TheAmeris]

Just like to point out that all of those shots she's walking away! She had to walk back and grab her camera ! commitment Next level! Great Video Hannah!

[@Hans-gb4mv]

And of course the same for every shot we see her walking towards the camera.

[@41tinman41]

Now I just want a supercut of Hannah jogging back every time to grab the camera.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Haha in my BTS Patreon video, I’ll definitely include all the running back to the camera shots!

[@maxximumb]

@@CurrentlyHannah Would it not be possible to use your drone for some of these type of shots? Send it off up the track, set it to hover at Peak Design tripod level, then walk up to the drone.

[@ciary]

I was just thinking that! :-)

[@Mikeztarp]

I love these travel videos with minimal talking, maximal landscape. And what landscape shots! Gorgeous. The music was very well-chosen too.

[@goro-qp2zm]

上高地のすばらしさが伝わる映像でした。

[@tatsuyatakahashi]

I'm very happy to have someone like you

[@deanzaZZR]

You did beyond well. Japanese mountains tend to be quite vertical, testing the spirit, legs and cardiovascular system. Thank you for documenting your experience so beautifully.

[@pasque7409]

How can video be this relaxing and at the same time induce this burning sensation of Fernweh. Really amazing

[@DaveGraffiti108]

What an absolutely incredible journey you've had and the stunning scenery 🙏🙏

[@Beaut_Beau]

This is paradise. I am overjoyed with the sheer beauty of this place. Australia is nice but it does not speak to me the way the forests, mountains and rivers of Japan do.

[@alllives]

GODDAMMIT!!! I LOVE THIS!!! I will definitely go there again this autumn with my wife. (we're in Yokohama btw)

[@atalayo3o0o]

Exactly... I know those feelings, nature is unique, priceless and the only thing on earth brings a human up and running.

[@Kalsino]

Lovely to have you back, i really missed your videos. You are one crazy women do you know that?, hiking so much ground and so high up, it look really dangerous at some points what i could see and so absolutely stunning place to be. Thanks again and hope to see more too you in the furture. Yours sincerely The Danish Viking.

[@etherdog]

Hi, Hannah, Quinlan, in his latest Go North Japan vid, shared what he had been told by a professional guide up in Morioka that bears stay clear of the hiking trails, but that the danger lies in going off-trail. He had some other interesting things to say as well. Beautiful work as always!

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Hey Hannah, love the video those bear bells though need to go haha. They actually have been shown to attract bears to the unusual noise vs scare them away.... unless you are wanting to get shots of bears that is.

[@theboringkaren]

There aren't enough words to express how stunning this video is. What a magnificent place, but I don't think I could ever climb up there!

[@mrmatz408]

I love your solo hiking videos. I cannot even imagine how much time goes into setting up your shots so you can get these kinds of results. Simply beautiful.

[@shrey370]

Such lovely soulful videos..... Watching these videos is like meditation for me🙏

[@rolo_061]

Hannah: " I will be using no other tripod for the rest of my life". Mirror: Old Tripod :p

[@HDHL315]

I went to Kamikoch as school excursion. I didn't find any wow factor back then. Your video made me want to visit there again.

[@melearina]

Wowww! Just wow! That experience can make a person feel alive. Another reason why go to Japan!

[@ryudragon7]

Dude, this is the most breathtaking, stunning sight I have ever seen. And I am not just talking about the Kamikochi area.

[@panchodesing]

sorry but I died of envy with your video. I've been quarantined for more than 7 months and I found your channel and videos where you see a totally different world. Great job, congratulations. clap clap clap.

[@numatadesu]

日本にようこそ！素敵な時間をありがとう！

[@patmisc]

Climbing those sharp rocks looked so terrifying! But the views must have been worth it even if it was cloudy! Must be nice to feel the clouds! Love the videos Hannah! Superb job!

[@theblvckvgeart]

You are so lucky. Japan is one of my country that i really want to visit so bad 😭

[@robinsmith9734]

Hannah, just a beautiful video, if anything I was drawn in by the music, playing diligently with the visual terrain, heart and soul stuff. Nature is just alive, our commander-in-chief. Great shot selection and use of the drone, can you get the tripod setting and 1 meter per second movement with yours? Phillip Bloom pressed DJI over some years to get that sturdy simple movement incorporated. Just a suggestion. Thanks for the Wonder............

[@creepy_vpig]

おすすめ上がってたんで見にきました！！！上手い撮り方してますね！！！これからも気をつけて山登り頑張ってください👍

[@moecycling]

I just went backpacking in Yatsugatake a few weeks ago and I already can't wait to go back to Nagano for fall colors. I'm gonna do my best to try to capture it in a video the way you did. Your camera work is truly inspirational 🤗

[@kungfool69]

What an amazing adventure!! I watched this while wearing my ugg boots..... my ankles got sore just looking at those rocks.

[@EnjiKuyra]

Your videos inspire me to better my life. I wish you the best Hannah.

[@richardlphillips]

Very calming. Stunning scenery. Videography is just excellent. 😎👍

[@AquaSplendor]

Really appreciate this hiking video! I think (easy for me to say that) that you could take an extra day or hours when doing those activities, sunset/sunrise snapshot times are so epic, I know setting the camera, when we see you, takes times and slow you down but that little extra day (if you can) could enchanced the visual and storytelling. About tripod, I wanted to try this one, but the times it takes to set it up is too slow for my needs on my channel but they have such great design and many practicality! Anyways, love your stuff like always, love the vibe, keep on creating. - Nic

[@tatasbirdseyeview1042]

Wow, so many walking shots !! It must be tough to setup a tripod and camera each time, and walk back and forth with carrying a backpack. I recommend Mt.Akadake and Mt.Houou three peaks, the view of Mt.Fuji is really beautiful there.

[@Kouya-mq6kg]

I didn't know you like hiking in the alpine area in Japan ! I've been there some times but this video is a bit more amazing than I experienced it before.

[@alifasyraf2184]

I love the way u make your videos!! never stopped watching

[@Vguptajd]

This was a wonderful video. It was so soothing and the panoramic shots were so well done

[@ww1018]

what a beautiful video..and great tripod! and so glad to see you again..and wish you all the best 😊 please stay strong...

[@raulsuhett]

So amazingly beautiful! Thank you for sharing this awesome experience with us.

[@sbahrin73mahmod]

Gorgeous. Amazingly beautiful video and you are beautiful. Kudos...😊👍👍

[@kailengray2822]

Japan's size is not that big but it always amazed me with the nature and landscape diversity in this country.

[@kailengray2822]

and this is only few hundres km from Tokyo!

[@MartialBachoffner]

So clean there! French Alpes are seas of tourist garbages. Thanks for your video; it worth the wait.

[@farhannovmufty]

Wickedcool! It's always relaxing when watching your videos!

[@butterbetty5875]

Thank you for the great video! It seems that there was a bear recently on the course you walked. LOL Didn't you feel lonely in Japan because there weren't many people to talk to you? If it were me, I would definitely have told you. Please continue to climb safely!

[@jorgemaldonado6506]

👏👏👏 I love your videos 👏👏👏📸 thanks for sharing 🎥📹

[@Dncyx]

I want to be stuck in japan during a global pandemic. Providing I have a steady stream of money flowing into my bank account everyday

[@corentinvagner5784]

Thanks you so much for this moment of poetry and dreaming... Hi from France and the framing is so insane, congratulation ! Continue to make our lifes a better lifes

[@imanessa9535]

This is so beautiful

[@jessicaszalai]

I know the “ah fuck” feeling while looking up to your destination all too well from hiking the canadian rockies

[@GTasOz]

You truly have surpassed your 'usual' high standard with this gorgeous rendition of the trip record. Think you have hooked everyone into considering getting out of the cities. Oh to return to normal travel and life. (Said from an Australian perspective) - we are more than trapped at home.

[@peterbartesch6781]

Hannah, you must go back with a sunny day! I’ve been to kamikochi twice and had clouds covering the views the first time and know the anticlimactic feeling. It’s so worth it to climb the mountains again for sunny views. Also, there is a rope way carrying passengers to the ridge line outside of the park. Recommend to onsen towns around kamikochi as well! You can also approach the ridge line from higher elevation from nakabusa onsen in Azumino.

[@matthewgourdin2174]

AND the central Alps!

[@comiyat]

I'm glad you are safely back. Please always be careful about bears and sudden changes in weather!

[@dnicemj]

Wow your videos are so relaxing and peaceful

[@tomo-dc9ow]

一人で撮影しながらの奥穂高岳登山は大変だつたでしょう、お疲れさまです ただ上高地周辺は原則ドローン禁止のはずです、特別に許可を取られたのでしょうか それからこれからのこのエリアは一夜にして積雪して冬山になることもあります 毎年天候の急変で亡くなる方も出ています 装備を整えて十分に注意して登ってください 近年軽装で登って遭難する外国人が増えてきて問題になっています 日本の山へ登る時の正しい装備など発信していただけると有難いです

[@Rudy1150]

Little bit Kraig Adams, all Currently Hannah. Looked like fun.

[@darriousdagustino6345]

Wander much, wonder often!

[@ms-zy8bo]

You are a very beautiful person form out and inside I wish you happy life full with passion

[@liamshiels8626]

You're making me miss Japan. I tried to do that hike but got waylaid by a typhoon.

[@prajwalsingh]

Wow.. Amazing natural landscape.. I want to visit there!! Amazing vlog! 🍀 ❤️

[@fadlyfadzil4077]

Wow such a beautiful place exist. It is so majestic. Wish one day I can visit Japan.

[@kushagragautam720]

I really don't know why, but this video made me cry! thank you

[@9SJL]

thank you for showing us this jewel. stunning!

[@mountainmanalex5446]

Enjoyed the video - would recommend visiting the central alps whenever you get the chance (Mt. Kisokoma, Mt. Utsugi). They're also part of the 100 famous mountains that you mentioned and I finished them both in a 3 day hike back in May (There was a fair bit of snow back then still!) Elevation change was around 1200-1300 metres up to Mt. Kisokoma if I recall, so should be slightly more easygoing than Okuhotaka for sure! I'll be sure to follow the rest of your adventures as they're quite nice to wind down to. I'm off to Mt. Ontake this weekend myself, but will be sure to be on the lookout for more content from yourself!

[@marcelosilva6955]

Hi!!! very beautiful country the video was excellent

[@Mark_Jacobson81]

What an amazing location! Stunning 🤩

[@sbenc]

See new nature video from Hannah, take coffee, sit down, play video and relax, pure zen, Thank you beautiful.

[@leavesfalldown3191]

My good times were when I still go to movie theaters more often thing that take me back but when I listen to the rock band like Delta Parole or GNR makes me have good feelings even when down.

[@kleninggan]

It has been so loooong since i hike. Thanks for sharing the views!

[@stevensbirds4455]

I am so excited to see another video from you thank you so much

[@waitech]

That was a amazing video. Love your hiking shots and color grading. I enjoyed the video.

[@chrisdc1689]

Beautiful videography. Congrats on the 10'er!

[@dougieranger]

Liked and subbed. Beautiful scenes. Japan is definitely on my to do list.

[@floridatravelvideofootage8656]

So epic, great shots of nature. Next trip to Japan would include more of nature than the cities. Thanks for the great vid📽

[@nerimed9617]

Great video, as always. Keep the good work up Hannah

[@dntl408]

Love your video and content!

[@VR-mw1do]

i enjoyed every clip of this video ... absolutely beautiful

[@cyrixfive]

I really enjoy your hiking videos - hiking, music and enjoying the landscape - that's so nice but so rare these days - please keep on :-)

[@ssirin]

Thanks for the video! Last October I hiked from Kamikochi to spend a night at Karasawa Goya and then another night at Chogatake Hutte (actually was planning to go to Kita Hotaka but decided to change to Chogatake because the way up was too hard for me). Your video really brings back memory. I actually booked tickets from Bangkok to Japan again this year in August but due to Covid the plan is down the drain. Hopefully I can visit the Japan Alps again soon.

[@BenjaminMooreinJapan]

Btilliant! I've ridden past the Kamikochi entrance dozens of times on my motorcycle (on my way to onsens like Shin-Hotaka or Hirayu or just to visit Takayama) and always wondered it it would be worth it to pack proper hiking gear and take an extra day or so to explore the area. You've convinced me! Love the Heaton-style cinematography too. It takes dedication to hike the same section multiple times to get the shot. (I'm also a happy pd tripod owner but brand loyalty has nothing to do with this.)

[@KillerTacos54]

Phenomenal! This is so beautifully captured

[@bettinakovacs1244]

Hello Hannah, congratulations on your videos, really amazing👍

[@powergogo]

It's so beautiful and wonderful. Thank you.

[@JustNanais]

I so want to do this the next time I go to Japan! It must be an amazing experience

[@KickstartMyHeart.]

OMG i love your video , Thumbs up!

[@sirraggie]

Spolit for choice with the Northern Alps. I haven't been able to visit but Mount Tsurugi looks like another beautiful area to visit if you can. If you're not far from the Chuo Alps, I recommend Mt. Utsugi, you can take the rope way to Mt. Kiso and go from their. If you haven't already got it, YAMAP is great, loads of maps to help plan your next hike. The video was awesome, you really captured the beauty of Japan's mountains.