Mountain doctors and mountain nurses at Akadake Kosen Mountain Clinic will answer medical consultations that mountaineers have on a daily basis in the mountains!
For those who “don't know what to talk about,” we will first give a short lecture of about 10 minutes as a topic, and then answer questions from everyone.
Regardless of the content of the short lecture, please ask the medical questions in the mountains that you feel on a daily basis!
Participation fee is free
Scheduled to be held in about 30 minutes at the cafeteria from 20:15That's it.
If you are staying in a tent, please join us.
《2024 Winter Schedule & Short Lecture Contents》
12/28 (Sat) is this frostbite? ~Do & Don't~
Dr. Ichikawa (International Mountain Physician, Cardiology)
1/25 (Sat) Muscle Management Useful for Mountain Climbing ~ How to Build a Strong Body ~
Dr. Kimura (International Mountain Physician, Department of Anesthesiology)
To climb tomorrow 2/8 (Sat)! ~ Mountain Nurse's Recommended Way to Spend Time at Akadake Hot Springs (& Tents) ~
Nurse Migita (International Mountain Nurse)
2/23 (Sun) You can do it in the mountains! Condition check using the five senses
Hori Nurse (International Mountain Nurse)
Preventing blur in mountain climbing on 3/1 (Sat): Really? a lie?
Dr. Morita (International Mountain Physician, Pediatric Neurosurgery)
3/22 (Sat) altitude sickness?
Dr. Ohashi (international mountain doctor, emergency department)
*Please note that there is a possibility that it will be canceled suddenly if there is an overlap with treatment for the injured and sick.
With the cooperation of mountain doctors and mountain nurses certified by the Japan Mountaineering Medical Association,
The first mountain clinic “Akadake Kosen Mountain Clinic” in the Yatsugatake mountain range has been established.
Golden Week, summer weekends and holidays from July to October, winter weekends and holidays from December to March, year-end and New Year holidays
Akadake Kousen
・The focus of activities is emergency initial response (first aid). We do not perform medical treatment, such as treatment or medication.
・We will provide support for those who are unwell and those who are injured before going down the mountain.
・We will provide primary response when a distress accident occurs and handover support to the Nagano Prefectural Police Mountain Rescue Team and the Suwa District Emergency Rescue Team.
・The usage fee is free.
Contributing to safe mountaineering for climbers visiting Yatsugatake
Akadake Kousen Mountain Clinic Management Committee
Yamakifu Kyosaikai
Yamareko Co., Ltd.
Mammut Sports Group Japan Co., Ltd.
ME Co., Ltd.
Suwa District Mountain Distress Prevention Measures Association
Akadake Kousen
Akadake Sanso
Yatsugatake J&N
Hatte Co., Ltd.
2024/11/16 (Sat) -17 (Sun) 1 night 2 days
Meet at 13:00 on the 1st day and break up at Akadake Kousen at 12:00 on the 2nd day
Minami Yatsugatake Akadake Kousen (1 night with 2 meals)
※Accommodation reservations are made here, so there is no need.
Doctors and nurses who are interested in mountain medicine will deepen their understanding of Akadake Kosen Mountain Clinic activities and mountain medicine in order to connect to safe activities in mountain areas.
※The fall workshop mainly focuses on winter activities.
・International mountain doctors and international mountain nurses certified by the Japan Mountaineering Medical Association, specialists and certified mountain nurses, and domestically certified doctors and nurses who have experience in mountaineering (crampons & pickel equipment) during the snowy season and wish to work at the Akadake Kosen Mountain Clinic
・Doctors and nurses at regional medical cooperation hospitals (Suwa Red Cross Hospital/Suwa Central Hospital/Aizawa Hospital)
・Doctors and nurses interested in mountain medicine
※If you are interested in participating in winter activities for the first time, we especially recommend taking this course.
*When applying for activities, priority will be given to those who have participated in workshops.
Participation fee: 10,000 yen
※The participation fee has changed from now on.
※Accommodation expenses are 13,000 yen per night and 2 meals, and transportation expenses for each person are at their own expense.
*A total of 23,000 yen will be collected at the time of registration for the participation fee+accommodation fee. Please note that fees have changed.
up to 40 people
・About “frostbite” for the injured
・About rescue cooperation “Winter Rescue Medical Cooperation ~ Case Study ~”
・About medical activities at Akadake Kousen Mountain Clinic
・Exchange of opinions, questions and answers, etc.
・This is not guided mountaineering or training mountaineering. This is an experiential study session at Akadake Kousen Mountain Clinic.
・Please submit your own mountaineering plan and enroll in mountain insurance (and decide) on your own.
[Day 1] 11/16 (Sat)
Reception from 13:00 to 13:15 (at Akadake Kousen Mountain Clinic)
13:15 to 13:30 Opening, orientation, self-introduction
13:30-13:40 “Overview of the history and activities of Akadake Kousen Mountain Clinic”
13:40 to 13:55 “2023 Winter Activity Results”
14:00-16:00 Rescue Cooperation “Winter Rescue Medical Cooperation ~ Case Study ~”
Break from 16:00 to 16:15
16:15 to 16:30 Clinic HOTLINE (basic usage, precautions, examples of use in clinics)
16:30 to 18:00 Clinic tour/bathing
18:00 Dinner (information exchange meeting after dinner)
21:00 Turn off the lights and go to bed
[Day 2] 11/17 (Sun)
6:00 breakfast
07:30 to 08:15 “Activities of Akadake Kousen Mountain Clinic”
08:15 to 11:00 Winter Activity Lecture “About Frostbite” (45 minutes+group work 90 minutes)
Lecturer: Mr. Koraku, Suwa Central Hospital Akadake Kousen Mountain Clinic Management Committee
11:00 to 11:15 break
11:15 to 11:45 Exchange of opinions and questions and answers on clinic activities
11:45 to 12:00 Closing/Dissolution
[Contact Information]
For inquiries, please contact entry@kousenmtclinic.comUp to, please.
[How to apply]
We are currently looking for additional applications. Recruitment will end as soon as capacity is reached. Please apply using the Google form below.
https://forms.gle/jzfLyRdnhYZCCyEc7
※If you work at a regional medical cooperation hospital, please apply using this form.https://forms.gle/hzMauE4a9uVzgq2o6
We are looking for doctors and nurses who can cooperate with the mountain medical activities of the Akadake Kosen Mountain Clinic.
Please check the details below and apply from the application button below.
Also, please check the actual activities of our clinic last year below.
Activity Report Annual Report 2021
Activity Report Annual Report 2022
Activity Report Annual Report 2023
Weekends, public holidays, and New Year holidays from December 7 to March 30, 2024
Akadake Kousen Mountain Clinic
Unlike general clinic activities, activities centered around First Aid will be carried out.
Primary care for people who are unwell and those who are injured and sick. No treatment or medication is given.
Health consultation
Handover support to prefectural police mountain rescue teams, fire special rescue teams, and cooperative rescue teams in the event of a disaster
Activity time is 1 night 2 days from 12:00 noon on day 1 to 13:00 p.m. on day 2
1 activity 2 people system
Accommodation, meals, and transportation expenses are provided from Akadake Kousen. (Please note that transportation expenses subsidies are kindly provided by Akadake Kousen, and if you are unable to receive them due to your duties or the policies of your employer, please let us know to that effect.)
※An activity history certificate necessary for certification or renewal by the Japan Society of Mountaineering Medicine will be issued to applicants after the activity is completed.
・Limited to doctors and nurses
・Those who have experience climbing snowy mountains with crampons and pickles
・Those who can safely go back and forth to Akadake Kousen on their own during the snowy season
・Those who fall under any of the following items 1 to 5
1 International Mountain Physician/International Mountain Nurse (DImm certified)
2 Domestic Mountain Physicians/Domestic Mountain Nurses
3 Japan Mountaineering Medical Association Specialist/Certified Mountain Nurse
4 Have participated or are planning to participate in mountain medical workshops held by Akadake Kosen Mountain Clinic 5 Doctors/nurses working at regional medical cooperation hospitals (Suwa Red Cross Hospital, Suwa Central Hospital, Aizawa Hospital) who have participated or are planning to participate in mountain medical workshops held by Akadake Kosen Mountain Clinic
※The above people can apply, but please note that priority will be given to those who have obtained certification, have participated in the Akadake Hot Spring Mountain Clinic workshop, and have winter mountain experience.
2024/10/1 to 10/15
※If there are many applicants, you may not be able to participate even if you apply. Please be aware in advance.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact the Akadake Kousen Mountain Clinic Management Committee by email. Also, please note that we will not be able to answer any inquiries at Akadake Kousen and Gyoja Koya.
Akadake Kousen Mountain Clinic Management Committee Activities Officer
entry@kousenmtclinic.com
December
7 to 8 days
14-15 days
21-22
28 to 29 days
29-30 days
30 to 31 days
31-day
January
1 to 2 days
2 to 3 days
3 to 4 days
4 to 5 days
11-12 days
12 to 13 days
18-19
25-26
February
1 to 2 days
8 to 9 days
11-12 days
15 to 16 days
22-23
23 to 24 days
March
1 to 2 days
8 to 9 days
15 to 16 days
20 to 21 days
22-23
29-30 days