Scott Bartley, Ash fields of Tockachi-dake (PEOPLE WILDERNESS 2024)

The northern slopes of Tokachi-dake are comprised of deeply eroded ash fields. This photo was taken in July 2023 on our second day hiking the Daisetuzan Grand Traverse (Hokkaido) from Tokachidake Onsen to the Asahidake Trailhead. Photo taken on a Samsung S20+ in 16:9 format.

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