High on the knife edge ridgelines of Japan’s Northern Alps, where the clouds catch and swirl on toothy 3,000m peaks, a unique team of English and Japanese athletes set out on a fast-packing adventure.

Tracing the Kamikochi, Yarigatake, and Hotaka Circuit, they followed routes once trodden by the monk Banryu, the ‘father of Japanese alpinism’.  

Gear list.

Men’s Downpour Trail Light Jacket

Robust yet lightweight and super versatile, this running-specific shell is ideal for year-round use on rain-lashed mountain trails.

Lightweight | Waterproof

Women’s Talus 2-in-1 Shorts

Supportive trail running shorts are built with an inner liner short and host of pockets for maximum storage and protection.

High Stretch | Lightweight

Men’s Trail Tee

With an eye-catching gradient print and body-mapped technical fabrics, this is the tee you'll grab for every mountain run.

Highly breathable | Wicking

Veil XP 20L Waterproof Pack

Ultralight, super versatile, and fully waterproof, the Veil XP is built for adventurous runners and fast hikers on serious long-distance missions.

Ultralight | Versatile