A 1-night, 2-day trail conservation and active volcano trekking event is scheduled for June 26 (Fri) to 27 (Sat), 2026, on Mt. Adatara and in the Dake Onsen area of Nihonmatsu, Fukushima. The event is organized by the Adatara Azuma Nature Center in partnership with finetrack and Caravan.
This initiative is part of finetrack's ongoing "Fine na Track" project, which aims to pass down harmonious outdoor spaces for both people and nature to future generations. This year, Caravan joins as a new co-organizer, bringing together manufacturers with different areas of expertise to collaboratively address the challenges of trail maintenance on a shared field.
Event Overview
- Dates: June 26 (Fri) – 27 (Sat), 2026
- Location: Mt. Adatara and Dake Onsen, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima
- Accommodation: Oyado Hanakanazashi (room only)
- Capacity: 10 participants (minimum: 1)
- Participation fee: ¥22,000 (tax included) — includes one donation-linked Dry Layer garment
- Organizer: Adatara Azuma Nature Center
- Co-organizers: finetrack / Caravan
- Guide: Keisuke Hitose (Adatara Azuma Nature Center)
- Staff: Eri Hatamoto (finetrack)
※ Registration closes when capacity is reached.
※ The program may change due to weather conditions.
2-Day Program Overview
Day 1: Spring Source Visit, Volcanic Terrain Trekking & Training Sessions
On the first day, participants trek through Mt. Adatara's volcanic terrain, passing through the area near the Kurogane Hut — currently under reconstruction — to visit the Dake Onsen hot spring source. Along the way, the group checks in on previously completed trail maintenance sites. The day also includes hands-on training with LEKI trekking poles and a trial of Caravan's latest hiking shoes. In the evening, a finetrack staff member presents the donation-linked Dry Layer project.
- Volcanic terrain trekking on Mt. Adatara
- Hot spring source tour near the Kurogane Hut
- LEKI trekking pole field training
- Visit to previous trail maintenance sites
- finetrack Dry Layer project presentation
Day 2: Trail Maintenance Experience
On the second day, participants learn about the challenges facing mountain trails on-site, then take part in hands-on conservation work. After the maintenance session, the group heads to Dake Onsen for a relaxing bath.
- Trail maintenance briefing
- Hands-on trail maintenance work
- Bathing at Dake Onsen's bathing facilities
- Departure scheduled around 4:30 PM
Participation Perks
- finetrack × YAMAP special edition Dry Layer (2025 or 2026 model) × 1
- LEKI trekking pole rental and field experience
- Trial of the latest hiking shoe "GRANDKING GK_ALT HI" (limited quantity)
What You Can Experience
- Understand trail maintenance from the perspective of an active participant
- Experience conservation activities through actual hands-on work
- Encounter the dynamic natural environment unique to volcanic terrain
- Learn how to effectively use LEKI trekking poles in the field
For event details and registration, visit the finetrack website: https://www.finetrack.com/funtotrack/post-101022/
