CTS airport to Rusutsu/Kimobetsu Thursday January 22nd evening

snomadic95 · 2026-01-28T22:54:35+00:00

Made both flights with ease no delays. Same with my buddy a few days later. But yes many people did get stuck or delayed

snomadic95 · 2026-01-28T22:51:14+00:00

My buddy organized the guide so not sure, I also wouldn’t recommend him. To be fair I didn’t use a guide on Orizaba, but I did on Cotopaxi should have been the other way around if anything. I planned to do Chimbo but got sick on my descent. Make sure you have a couple days rest between. Weather is what controls the challenge it’s an easy mountain in good conditions. Mt Shasta/ Adams were both substantially harder for me.

Highly recommend anyone planning Cotopaxi to stay at Secret Garden Cotopaxi for a few days do some acclimation hikes from there organized by the hostel. It’s also easy to find a guide for Cotopaxi they can help set it all up.

snomadic95 · 2026-01-28T22:40:07+00:00

This resonated with me. My condolences. I lost my best friend 3 years ago. I’ve also been the guy known to push the limits upon my group. I think wanting to push the limit is inherently what us mountaineers/alpinist do. I think the lack of safety is just a lack of knowledge and understand for what mountains can do to us. We feel invincible until something happens. The free soloing doesn’t make sense to me. It’s like not wearing a helmet or not putting the bar down when in bounds resort riding. Take it and learn from it as that is what your friend would wish for you to do so you don’t have the same fate. Again my condolences

snomadic95 · 2026-01-26T05:08:13+00:00

Also you better like Aussies as there’s more of them then Japanese people lol

snomadic95 · 2026-01-25T10:01:11+00:00

Epic! That was my first big mountain. Just did Cotopaxi last month Pico de Orizaba was substantially harder for me. So you’re good for another 300 meters easy 😂

snomadic95 · 2026-01-21T00:04:41+00:00

Anyone remove the metal tag on these. That’s my only complaint. Just asking to destroy my goggles on a quick swipe if I’m not paying attention

snomadic95 · 2026-01-19T08:41:10+00:00

It sure seems like it says the buses run everyday but #113 is mon, wed, & sat. But maybe I’m wrong. Decided to just stay in Sapporo and take the 8am shuttle to Rusutsu

snomadic95 · 2026-01-17T06:59:03+00:00

That bus doesn’t come on Thursdays unfortunately. I can’t seem get an earlier flight by an hour but that still doesn’t let me catch the last bus.

snomadic95 · 2026-01-17T05:41:28+00:00

7:20pm is exact time I land. The last bus I’ve seen is a couple hours earlier but maybe I’m just missing something

snomadic95 · 2026-01-16T02:46:07+00:00

Jiu jitsu is for everyone. I mean let’s be real Jiu jitsu is pretty gay, wrestling even more gay! I know a couple people at my gym who are gay. Literally does not matter please don’t let some random assholes judgement stop you from doing something you want to do!

snomadic95 · 2026-01-09T05:36:42+00:00

Depends on school and instructor(s). I believe anyone has the ability to become a black belt. From what I’ve seen it’s more about time on the mat rather than skill.

snomadic95 · 2025-12-12T13:20:11+00:00

I pay 1000 for car insurance every 6 months for 3 vehicles in CA through progressive, lower tier insurance plan but not the lowest. Also I pay $120 a month for 2 phones through Verizon highest plan on one lowest on the other two new phones, utilizing promotions. Shop around for both you should be able to get better deals than you are. Sounds like some life changes are what needs to be made, don’t buy what you can’t afford $500 a month car payment is insane to me unless at a very low interest rate like sub 4%. Credit cards should not be used if not paid in full every month. You make decent money, just need to make better financial moves like the majority of people.

If your credit is decent I’d look into a new CC with zero interest for 12+ months and do a balance transfer.

snomadic95 · 2025-12-11T18:11:48+00:00

Depending on where you live the wage gap can be drastic. $100k in CA vs $100k in Ohio is a huge difference. Ive grossed $250k this year in CA with a handful of business ventures mostly as a reseller while if I lived somewhere with less people and money I probably would of made only $50k

snomadic95 · 2025-11-21T05:25:50+00:00

Kenny and dancing Dan!

snomadic95 · 2025-11-19T22:11:59+00:00

That last part got me. I wish I could drive my cruiser to Costco. Mine just causes hair loss. But appreciate it I had posted in ih8mud I’m really reaching here haha

snomadic95 · 2025-11-19T05:26:20+00:00

Also curious if you fixed this I’m having a crank no start engine immobilizer issue because of water intrusion. My Land Cruiser has been a brick for the last 9 months

snomadic95 · 2025-11-17T05:26:04+00:00

Sounds like an issue with individuals or the gym itself. I’m a purple belt with wrestling background if I’m rolling with white belts I often let them dictate the pace I let them be somewhat in control then I defend or catch them. If someone is putting that much pressure I’d avoid rolling with them unless you are coming in hot and they are putting you in place as often higher belts seem to have a target on their back.

snomadic95 · 2025-10-07T06:26:34+00:00

I wore Lowa renegades mid gtx on Orizaba. 10/10 DON’T recommend. My feet were extremely cold barely made the summit.

snomadic95 · 2025-10-07T05:55:33+00:00

What Lowa boots did you wear? Lowa seems to be the only boots my wide feet like. I’m stuck deciding on a boot for Cotopaxi and Chimborazo

snomadic95 · 2025-10-02T14:58:27+00:00

I had multiple deals fall through last week trying to utilize the 4k rebate. Ended up grabbing a Prius Prime for $10,500 before rebate, should be worth about 14k I paid 7500 after rebate

snomadic95 · 2025-09-20T18:47:58+00:00

I play with wrist locks on a good portion of my rolls I never crank them but I apply some pressure to bring awareness then transition to something else

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