Safety & Risk Management 登山保険(山岳保険)の入り方|なぜ通常の保険では足りないのか
導入「登山には山岳保険が必要」とよく言われますが、遭難したら本当にお金がかかるのか、普段入っている保険では何が足りないのか、よく分からないという方も多いのではないでしょうか。登山計画書の書き方で紹介した下山連絡と同じく、山岳保険も「もしもの...
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Safety & Risk Management 登山の雷対策|光と音でわかる距離の測り方と最新の避難方法
導入夏山では、午後になると積乱雲が発達し、雷に遭遇するリスクが高まります。登山の安全対策完全ガイドで紹介した熱中症・低体温症対策と並んで、雷は稜線上など逃げ場のない場所で遭遇すると命に関わるリスクです。この記事では、雷までの距離の測り方と、...
Safety & Risk Management 登山の高山病対策|症状・予防・対処法を医学情報から解説
導入登山の紫外線対策や標高が高いと沸点が下がる理由で紹介したとおり、標高が上がると体や環境にさまざまな変化が起こります。中でも見過ごせないのが「高山病」です。富士山(3776m)や日本アルプスなど、標高2500mを超える山を目指す方は、症状...
Safety & Risk Management 登山の低体温症対策|初期症状は「震え」ではなく「動きのぎこちなさ」
導入低体温症というと、「ガタガタ震えだしたら危険」というイメージを持っている方が多いのではないでしょうか。しかし国際山岳医の市川智英氏(松本協立病院登山者外来、赤岳鉱泉山岳診療所)によると、この「震え頼み」の見分け方には注意が必要です。この...
Safety & Risk Management Bear Safety for Mountain Climbing | Complete Guide to Choosing a Bear Repellent Spray (Based on Ministry of the Environment Recommended Requirements)
When it comes to bear countermeasures during introductory mountain climbing, many people may have the impression that "it's okay if you wear a bear bell." However, in Reiwa 7 (2025), bears appeared in large numbers, mainly in eastern Japan, and human casualties reached a record high. In response to this situation, on August 2, 2026...
Safety & Risk Management Complete Guide to Writing and Submitting a Hiking Plan (Climbing Notification) | How to Use the Descent Notification and Compass App
Among the safety measures for introductory hikes, "hiking plans (climbing notifications)" are surprisingly often put off. Many people might think, "It seems necessary, but I don't really know how to write or submit one." This article explains why hiking plans are important, what to write, and where to...
Safety & Risk Management Complete Guide to Hiking Safety | From Getting Lost to Heatstroke and First Aid, Explained for Beginners
Introduction "I want to start hiking, but I'm afraid of getting lost or having an accident." - I think many people feel this way. In fact, it's natural to feel anxious when you hear news about mountain accidents. However, many accidents and incidents can be prevented with proper preparation and knowledge. In this article, we will cover pre-hike...