HOUYHNHNM RUNNING CLUB♡Special Edition
Dayhike at L.L.Bean.

Founded in 1912, L.L.Bean is a long-established outdoor manufacturer with a history of over 100 years. L.L.Bean has gained recognition in the casual scene with its explosively popular tote bags and bean boots, as well as its "L.L.Bean Japan Edition," which is tailored to the Japanese climate. To trace the roots of L.L.Bean, we focus on the outdoors this time. Wearing "L.L.Bean", we went on a day hike with a group of fun-loving friends from HOUYHNHNM RUNNING CLUB♡, who usually enjoy the mountains as a "running field". The gearaholics actually hiked in the mountains to experience and review each item.

Photo_Akira Yamada
Text_Issey Enomoto
Edit_Hiroshi Yamamoto

Follow the trail to the summit.

We set out for the summit of Nabewariyama!

The weather on this day was clear and sunny. It was a perfect day for climbing. The beautiful colors of "L.L. Bean" clothing looked great in the magnificent nature.

The course this time starts from the Okura trailhead, heads in the direction of Futamata along Nishiyama Rindo (Nishiyama Forest Road), and then from Gozawa Norikoshi to the summit of Nabewariyama (鍋割山). On the way back, we will return the same way we came. The distance is about 17 km round trip, and the standard course time is about 7 hours round trip.

Continue on the flat forest road for a while. On the way, you will cross a stream.

Carefully take each step so as not to lose your balance and drown in the stream.

After crossing the Maruki Bridge at the end of Futamata, the trail enters a wooded area.

From the Gozawa Pass, the climb becomes steeper. We continued to climb while pushing our hearts and lungs. At this point, about two hours have passed since the start.