Sawanobori (upper-beginner ) 四十八滝沢 in 御坂

Description：
This sawa is just a series of waterfall, the big one is about 20 meter tall.

It is suitable for a participants with minimum climbing skills (either bouldering, beginner sawa or outdoor climbing) not really possible if you struggle with grade II climbing. It may be quite cold, come prepared.

Timeline:
leave from Mizonokuchi around 6:00 am
Start 8:30 am, approach gear up -> in the sawa around 10:00 am
Out of the water by 15:00
Back to the car 17:00
Back to Mizonokuchi around 19:00

Technical requirements: rock climbing skills (ie you don't need a rope for III- and below) you can belay (at least one participant).

Required Gear: sawanobori shoes, neoprene socks, helmet, harness, backpack, dry bags, ATC, 2+ slings, 2+ karabiners, headlight, rain wear, brush (タワシ), bug repellent

Better to have: wetsuit, trekking poles, shin guards, gloves

Physical requirements: ability to hike for 8 hours with a 10 kg backpack at 3/4 of map time or faster.

Requirement for applicants I have never taken in the mountains before:
provide a description of your mountain and climbing experience of the past year which can show that you qualify for the technical and physical requirements.

Insurance: all participants have an insurance covering rock climbing activities and accept that the organizer is not responsible in case of accident. Agreement to the waiver of responsibility (to be sent individually to participants) is required.

Meeting point: to be discussed later.
Participation fees (including organization, guidance during the trip): 4,000 yen
Included in the price: pro-level pictures taken during the trip.

Note: transportation and insurance fees are not included in the above.
Discounts (only 1 discount can apply):
a) 1,000 yen discount for driver who can take all participants in their car

Cancellation policy: the event is maintained in case of light to moderate rain (change of destination). For safety reasons the event can be cancelled in case of heavy rain occurring during the week before the event.

Cancellation fees: no charge if you let me know more than 24 hours before the start of the event. Full charge otherwise.

NB: no shows may be excluded from the group and barred from attending future events.