“The greatest fear on taking on any endeavor is the unknown. Having the knowledge of a professional guide like Richard made all the different in the world!” - Sheila Soukup - Mt. Fuji Climbing Client “Richard seemed to know the mountain like the back of his hand - every twist and every turn!” – Matt Horton - Mt. Fuji Climbing Client Everything you need to know to prepare for a Mt. Fuji Climb. This is a must read for anyone planning a Mt. Fuji climb, this guidebook provides that trustworthy reference to give climbers the best opportunity to succeed. There are far too many articles, blogs and even books written about climbing Mt. Fuji by individuals who have only climbed the mountain once or twice and consider themselves experts. This guidebook provides accurate reliable information because it was written by an official Mt. Fuji guide who has years of climbing experience in every imaginable type of Mt. Fuji climb under his belt. More and more people are now interested in climbing Mt. Fuji. These and others, who contemplate climbing Mt. Fuji, search for practical information to plan their climb. This guidebook provides that trustworthy reference to give climbers the best opportunity to succeed. As a professional Mt. Fuji guide, it is my privilege to share my experience and knowledge of climbing techniques (along with my professional advice) that I commonly reserve for clients with those who have set their hearts on climbing this majestic mountain. Guidebook includes seven trail maps, pictures, climbing route information, equipment list, list of mountain huts, emergency contact numbers, safety and hazard information, off-season climbing information, a pre-climb training schedule and a glossary of Japanese words commonly used on Mt. Fuji.