The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, whose corporate philosophy is "Sports Community," launched a new sports activity called "Fighters Yama-bu" (Fighters Mountain Club) in May 2023, which allows participants to enjoy mountain hiking, an ideal way to improve their physical and mental health while enjoying nature. The first mountain climbing event will be held on Saturday, June 24th at Teineyama in Sapporo City, with former Fighters player Tsutomu Iwamoto as a guest. In this season of refreshing breezes, participants will aim for the 1,023m summit, where they can enjoy panoramic views of the Ishikari Bay coastline and Sapporo city while surrounded by greenery. The capacity is 30 people, and applications will be accepted from 12:00 today, Monday, June 5th. Please apply using the application form below.

Application Guidelines

Organizers and collaborators
<Organizer> Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
<Cooperation> Hokkaido Mountain Guide Association, Shugakuso Co., Ltd.

Date and Time

Saturday, June 24th
[Registration begins] 9:00 [Opening ceremony] 9:20 [Climbing begins] 9:30 [Summit stay] 10:45-11:30 [Finish] 12:30

• In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to the following day, June 25th (Sunday). Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mr. Tsutomu Iwamoto will not be able to participate on the 25th.
• We will meet and disperse at the location.
• Please use the restroom before gathering.

Meeting point

Former Teineyama Ropeway base station parking lot (Teine-Kanayama, Teine-ku, Sapporo)
〔access〕
〇If using the expressway: Take the Sapporo-Otaru Expressway towards Otaru, exit at Teine IC, turn left ▶Pass the Sapporo Teine Highland Ski Center and park your car in the parking lot near the former Teineyama Ropeway base station or the Olympic House.
〇If using public roads: Take Kita 5-jo Teine Line (National Route 5) towards Otaru ▶ Tomioka 3-7 intersection ▶ Turn left (signpost) towards Teine IC ▶ Pass the "Sapporo Teine" Highland Ski Center and park your car in the parking lot near the former Teineyama Ropeway base station or Olympic House.

Number of people recruiting

30 people

• If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, participants will be selected by a strict lottery.
• We accept a maximum of 3 people per application.
• This event is for ages 10 and up; those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Participation fee

1000 yen (tax included), same price for adults and children.
<Payment Method> Please pay in cash at the reception desk on the day of your visit.

• The participation fee will cover guide fees, insurance, and will also be used to donate to mountain trail repair activities.

How to apply

Please apply by filling out the required information on the application form on the Fighters' official website. If the number of applications exceeds the capacity, participants will be selected by a strict lottery.
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Application period

Monday, June 5th 12:00 to Thursday, June 15th 17:59

Equipment

Suitable hiking boots and clothing, drinks, lunch and snacks, warm clothing and rain gear depending on the weather, etc.

remarks

A certified guide from the Hokkaido Mountain Guide Association will accompany you. In addition to a lecture on how to avoid encountering brown bears, you will be able to enjoy coffee brewed by the guide at the summit (please bring your own cup. Other drinks such as cocoa will also be available). The coffee will be an "original blend" from Shugakuso, a specialty store for mountaineering and outdoor equipment, and we also plan to provide instruction on how to use various types of mountaineering stoves.

Apply here

<Guide/Guest>

Chief Guide: Wataru Nara http://hmga.org/profile/nara.php

Guide: Yukiko Miyano http://hmga.org/profile/miyano.php

Porter Ken Fujikawa http://hmga.org/profile/fujikawa.php