Wet Dreams in the Hida Mountains: Goryu Diamond Couloir Rather than a dreamy peak observed from our window, Goryudake hides a bit farther back with a less straightforward approach. When observed from the correct angle, its diamond shaped rock formations become obvious, revealing a couloir seemingly cut by Zorro himself. Itโs a tantalizingly close, deceptively far objective that usually requires a tent and some luck. Goryu literally translates […] Backcountry Zach Paley | April 15, 2015 1 Comment
Spines & Pillows | Goryu, Japan Goryu sidecountry terrrain in Hakuba, Japan. ย Amazing pillows and spines everywhere here. ย High avalanche hazard keeps people out most of the time. SnowBrains | May 1, 2013 0 Comments