 | 101124 (Nov 2010)
Good day from cold but sunny Mt. Haruna. This will be our last newsletter (#44) for this year. We’re hereby sending you off into a splendid 2011. Keep in mind to take a break every weekend if you can. Go somewhere. Get away from the city. Doing so will make your life a happy one. Take our word for it. We thank all of you who came up to the campsite this year and the opportunity to share lots of ... |
 | 101117 (Nov 2010)
The first snow fell at Minakami. Soon, Mt. Haruna will transfer into a white wonderland, making it ideal for an early Xmas celebration. To win free tickets for the November-27 event, simply complete a 30-second poll. Submission deadline is November 24 (23:59pm). Please be noted that Camp Daiju will still be operating two more weekends this year. Are you and your friends up for one ... |
 | 101110 (Nov 2010)
Our man in Minakami, Lincoln Taylor, returned from Réunion Island located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. Linc’s amazing footage made us dig deeper into possible waterfall locations in front of our doorstep. And we’re lucky. A 35-meter beauty is in close proximity that we’re currently investigating. We hope to offer this new challenge to our adventures customers early next year ... |
 | 101103 (Nov 2010)
Mark November 27 in your calendar to join the Mt. Haruna Xmas Carols this year. 1,000 Yen for campsite usage, hot showers, and heated bungalow accommodation. The only prerequisite is to bring along a music instrument of your choice. Be creative and chip in to the fun while dancing around the bonfire. Bring food, drinks, and sleeping bag. Arrive by car or take the 10am train ... |
 | 101027 (Oct 2010)
No, not really. There’re plenty of other events happening this coming weekend and we want you to have a blast. Family Spohn will join Tokyo Families magazine for Kids-no-Mori held at Omotesando Hills this Sunday. We’re also interested in your 2010 travel habits and reward your efforts in completing our 30-Second Poll with a chance to win an action-packed weekend for two in 2011 ... |
 | 101020 (Oct 2010)
To the end of the season, we’re getting once again busy and therefore started to only take Mondays off to visit the local shrine. The campsite is now open 6 days a week. Enjoy weekday discounts for you and your family. Toddlers are welcome to join Maximilian (8 months) and his babysitter while mom and dad are abseiling easy-to-master courses. We’re operating till the first snow is ... |
 | 101013 (Oct 2010)
Don’t think of it like a bungy jump. More like gliding through outer space, catching deep fresh breaths, and being weightless like a scuba diver. Paragliding, in short. We invite all of you (age 8 and more) to give it a try. Absolutely enjoyable and safe. The Haruna Paraglider Park operates accident-free for more than 20 years. A jump that lasts anywhere between 6 and 20 minutes ... |
 | 101006 (Oct 2010)
Another long weekend ahead of us. With Monday being a health and sports day, you have an extended opportunity to chill out in the mountains or enjoy some exciting outdoor sports. Now it's also the time of the year when leaves start changing colors and the mountainous region turn bright. We invite you again to stay for free if you book a Combo Package (flying fox, rappelling, and ... |
 | 100929 (Sep 2010)
The first party of this kind organized by Mitch and 7 more deejays (Andrew, Aron, Dante, Rowe, Ryuu, Satoshi, and Teru). Great vibe, lovely folks, and even the full-moon glanced through the trees. Planning on making many more partygoers happy in 2011. Probably staying course with the current price of JPY 5,000 including bungalow accommodation. Bring your own drinks and for your ... |
 | 100923 (Sep 2010)
Do you own a motorbike? Or know of someone who does? Get back to us with your preferred available weekend for a tour in October and we’ll try to match your schedule with other bikers in advance. The weather will be ideal next month. Not too hot, not too cold. Haruna mountains are now popular for bikers, though groups of matching engine size are observed when passing by ... |
 | 100915 (Sep 2010)
Organize a group trip and invite your local pub, bowling, or poker club to join for an overnight stay. The weather will be cozy all month. Great package prices are offered to groups sizing up to 40 people. Just drop us a short mail with the number of participants and their interest and we'll get back to you with 3 different packages that are hard to beat elsewhere. And how about getting your ... |
 | 100908 (Sep 2010)
Arrive at the campsite by car at 12pm any Saturday. Enjoy welcome drink and light lunch. Start your first adventure (abseiling, flying fox, or river trekking) at 2pm. Refresh and relax before a yummy BBQ at 6pm. Party on the campsite till 10pm and have a descent rest in one of the bungalows (shared accommodation at 3,000 Yen) or in your own tent at 1,000 Yen. Breakfast the next day at 8am ... |
 | 100901 (Sep 2010)
Even though it seems we're still in the middle of summer with heat-stroking 35°, we have already changed our newsletter layout to suit the upcoming season. There's still time to escape the city heat and enjoy the refreshing mountains of Takasaki. Do some sports, BBQ your steak, and dance in the woods this weekend. Read on what's cooking at AbseilingMe™ and view our slideshow and ... |
 | 100825 (Aug 2010)
With current focus on families with kids, we have started a small campaign promoting this special place in the woods. Everyone who has visited us found the campsite delightful at first sight. We have also released a One Page Proposal for companies and clubs who are eager to arrange for a weekend with fellow colleagues and members ... |
 | 100819 (Aug 2010)
Come and recharge in the natural surroundings of Mt. Haruna Adventures Campsite for a weekend. This weekend will be tailored to help you de-stress from the daily grind of living and working in the city. There will be five (5) main events to make your weekend extra special. Two (2) wine tasting happenings with wines carefully selected to match two (2) gourmet BBQ of fish, meat, and ... |
 | 100811 (Aug 2010)
With current 37°C at some days within Takasaki city (and we assume Tokyo as well), we measure refreshing 27°C at Mt. Haruna. What a perfect getaway for those who value nature, either along the coastal regions or the mountainous beauties of Japan. Remember that during August, accommodation is free of charge to help you make the decision easier. Meanwhile, we continue ... |
 | 100804 (Aug 2010)
This weekend is masturi-time in Takasaki, starting with fireworks on Friday night over Lake Haruna . Lots of events happening elsewhere this weekend but if you're heading our way, make sure to drop by and enjoy a spectacular scenery, ideal for couples. The festival continues on this Saturday and Sunday in Takasaki. This August we offer big savings. For those of you who ... |
 | 100728 (Jul 2010)
Arrive Mt. Haruna at 9am on a Saturday morning. Start your first adventure (abseiling, flying fox, tree climbing, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, paragliding, river floating, river trekking, swimming or fishing) at 10am. Light lunch at 12pm. On to the 2pm adventure. Then shower and relax before BBQ at 6pm. Party on the campsite till 10pm and have a descent rest in one of the ... |
 | 100721 (Jul 2010)
A second flying fox video has been released showing the setup of harness in just under one minute. Easy, reliable, and fun. Make sure to watch both footage. The rainy season has come to an end. Yeah! And with it a number of bookings are in for this weekend. We suggest to start with the first stage of flying fox, then train easy abseiling on stairs before heading ... |
 | 100714 (Jul 2010)
A Flying Fox on the campsite will be installed tomorrow. The total length of this first stage will be 40 meters. The 2nd and 3rd stage will be 60 and 140 meters long. Pop by soon and enjoy just another adventure. Spain has won the World Cup and we promised that nationals of the winning team can stay for free at the campsite for a week. We believe to better include all native Spanish-speakers ... |
 | 100706 (Jul 2010)
Come and recharge in the natural surroundings of the Mt Haruna Adventures Campsite for a weekend of Universal Healing Tao Chigong and Tao Yoga workshops. The workshops will be tailored to help you de-stress from the daily grind of living and working in the city. We will focus on movement and breathing exercises that you can take home and implement into your daily practice ... |
 | 100629 (Jun 2010)
1. A family of wild bore crossed the campsite the other night. The two adults were in yummy shape but seeing their 3 kids following bravely, we decided not to take any actions. So this is nature as pure as it can get. 2. A 2 by 4-meter pool has been inflated and is ready to be used for cooling down after a day's of adventure. BBQ is an affordable option too. Bring your kids, they'll love the tasty ... |
 | 100622 (Jun 2010)
Who will be soccer champion this time? We'll be offering free stay at the campsite for an entire week after July 11 to all whose national team is carrying home the trophy. Let's say Germany wins, then all Germans are welcome to explore Mt. Haruna for free from July 14 to 18. Fresh bread is now being baked and served for breakfast at Mt. Haruna. Our favorite one is ... |
 | 100615 (Jun 2010)
The 40-day rainy season started yesterday. During this period you'll encounter 40% of rainy, 30% of cloudy, and 30% of fine skies. Good thing, temperatures will increase, making outdoor activities even fun in the rain. Or so they say. AbseilingMe™ is planning to co-sponsor the HSBC Spring Series Final on July 19. The golf tournament takes place at the cozy Harunanomori Country Club ... |
 | 100608 (Jun 2010)
In the first week of online operation, Google Analytics has gathered information about 47 people creating 1,895 pageviews past week. Feel free to click our "sponsors" at the top of our pages. Yes, those are the Google Ads that should help paying for website maintenance some day. Campaigns are still active. Submit-Your-Post, Past-Midnight-Arrival, or Search-The-Dot is at your choice. Simply ... |
 | 100602 (Jun 2010)
Finally, the website is up. Not entirely completed, but it serves as a stable foundation for more plug-ins to come. The landing page is filled with blurbs of hot topics. The navigation menu is to the right. You can ask questions and submit posts at your leisure. The first two blurbs are about the monthly Search-The-Dot ... |
 | 100526 (May 2010)
I hear you saying that turning 38 is not a big deal. Though in my little world, this age of experience and lessons learned means a great deal to me. I'll be reflecting myself with a bottle or two of bubbles at Mt. Haruna throughout the day tomorrow, away from spying eyes and the addiction of computer usage. Just me and myself in the woods and maybe enjoying a few abseils down the new Flying Fox ... |
 | 100520 (May 2010)
Summary :: Mt. Haruna Day Rave :: Vol.2 :: Sat :: May 29 :: 12pm :: Takasaki :: 100min from Shinjuku :: Dep 10:13am Shinjuku with Shonan-Shinjuku line :: Return next day early afternoon :: Free Party :: Camping 1,000 Yen :: BBQ :: Waterfall :: Dancing in the woods :: Kamoshika hunting :: Info bit.ly/activitycalendar :: FB bit.ly/HarunaRave100529 :: Map bit.ly/harunamap ... |
 | 100511 (May 2010)
Japan's top eight rafting teams battling it out on the Tone River. Start time on Saturday for downriver will be 10am and around 1pm for slalom. Best place to watch will be from Mizukikokan down to the bungy bridge. Scheduled around the competition highlights, abseiling activities are conducted by Lincoln at our Minakami base. Feel free to experience the ultimate thrill ... |
 | 100506 (May 2010)
On the day of operation start (May 1, 2010), we set up a rope behind the campsite. This is a 50-meter long abseil through the woods starting atop a 5-meter rock that leads towards a dried-out river bed. It's pretty spectacular and the setup is used as a grand finale of a half-day introductory course to rappelling. 7,000 Yen including gear and insurance. 5,000 Yen for a sleepover at the campsite, including BBQ, breakfast, and insurance ... |
 | 100428 (Apr 2010)
Stay for free in one of the five bungalows. Yes, for free. Enjoy barbecue, sleepover, buffet-style breakfast, and try yourself in one of the 30 outdoor activities offered at Mt. Haruna and Minakami this Golden Week. The bungalows are on the house. Just pay for food and any activity you participate. One of them could be abseiling at the local waterfall and as a dramatic finale, an abseil 40 ... |
 | 100421 (Apr 2010)
We have received many maybes on Facebook and through Gmail for this Saturday's Day Party at Haruna Adventures in Haruna. Should you be looking for a different kind of weekend, dancing in the woods, please RSVP through Facebook or drop us a line. Swiss Toni and Patric have been working hard to make this place a little paradise in the mountains of Takasaki. Oil-burning trunks of trees ... |
 | 100414 (Apr 2010)
We've a good reason to party in the mountains this April 24. One week prior to the grand reopening of the campsite, we're throwing a BBQ party with and bonfire in the woods of Mt. Haruna. Everyone is welcome to join the fun, for free of course. And to keep us moving throughout the day, fine techno beats are surely turning the local kamoshika into a lost reindeer. Bring your own drinks and meat ... |
 | 100406 (Apr 2010)
Top Minakami is gearing up for wild-water rafting and canyoning with expected high water season to come in late April. A perfect timing for this Golden Week to enjoy a bit of a thrill. Start your day slowly this May 1. Arrive at Annakaharuna shinkansen station or ride your car right up Mt. Haruna, get accustomed to the area, do some sports, BBQ in the evening, and after a good ... |
 | 100331 (Mar 2010)
One more month to go towards the opening of our new outdoor adventure base in Gunma. The negotiations with Haruna Adventures were successful and we are looking forward to not only rappelling but also running a campsite situated half way up Mt. Haruna. The area is ideal for families who would like to take a break from busy Tokyo. Access either by car or take a 67-minute ... |
 | 100324 (Mar 2010)
Felix, our 2-year old mascot tried himself in abseiling down the regular AbseilingMe training site last Saturday. Not entirely convinced though without a tear in his eyes, Felix mastered the 5-meter wall in daddy's arms followed by a solo ascent back to safety. After this adventure, the older boys and a young lady were crossing the famous Fox canyon on a single guideline, controlled by an ... |
 | 100316 (Mar 2010)
About 3,000,000 Yen is the amount we asked from the government-run loan company to reform our base at Minakami in Gunma. The meeting was held last Friday with results to follow this coming Friday. Wish us luck in receiving the approval, as otherwise we are not sure at this point how to proceed if the loan does not go through. We are on track with the opening scheduled for May 1 otherwise ... |
 | 100310 (Mar 2010)
One of our friends, Patric Spohn, just started a fantastic new company that promises to create great memories and exciting experiences for all comers. Patric's company, AbseilingMe, will be offering abseiling (rappelling in English) training to all comers, Japanese, American, UK, and all around the world. Patric was literally bubbling over as he explained how visitors will ... |
 | 100303 Newsletter (Mar 2010)
We don't want to bore you on details of our negotiations with landlord, building company, and gear manufacture, so we simply suggest to keep reading on and be amused by this week's posts. We all love YouTube, do we? Hold on, before you move on, make sure to check out our redone video intro and another one that we shot last week. We strongly emphasize that this won't be offered in a training of any kind ... |
 | 100223 Newsletter (Feb 2010)
Progress has been made in hiring a company to renovate the building of our base. Everything needs to be up and running in time for the grand opening with the start of Golden Week. Most likely, a pre-opening event for the locals is scheduled for April 24. Also, our son Felix will be turning two around this date, so lots to celebrate. Keep your agenda open if you like to join ... |
 | 100216 Newsletter (Feb 2010)
Abseiling is added to the list of outdoor sports to the rural areas of Minakami in Gunma. For now, backcountry hiking, bungy jumping, canoeing, canyoning, caving, kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobile driving, and snowshoeing is offered through various outdoor operators. Minakami, famous for hot spring embedded within a spectacular valley scenery, has proven to be one of the most ... |
 | 100210 Newsletter (Feb 2010)
On Monday, while I was refreshing my rappelling skills with Lincoln in Minakami, my wife decided to have the baby in just under 90 minutes. So no chance for me to be back in time to see the miracle myself. Maximilian Spohn was born with healthy 3320 grams on February 8 (though due date was set for March 1) at 15:12 JST. Mommy is well and still "enjoying" her time in the hospital with the little monkey boy ... |
 | 100203 Newsletter (Feb 2010)
So another public holiday next week Thursday and although not as well placed as some, it does offer the opportunity to take a really long weekend. If you're wavering over whether to use up a day of holiday then we're going to make it easier for you, as the Weekend Warrior Plus returns. The snow is going to be good, the price is right, and you can just switch off and enjoy the mountains ... |
 | 100129 Newsletter (Jan 2010)
We have met at one point or another, that's why I have your email address on file. Maybe from TokyoScuba™, Japan Underwater Explorers, Metropolis Magazine, Weathernews Inc., or at one of the many networking parties in Tokyo. Now I set up AbseilingMe™, which is offering rappelling adventures and tons of other awesome outdoor activities at Minakami supported by Canyons Ltd. View the video to get a better idea what abseiling is all about ... |
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