Satin’s Ascent –  March 15, 2025

• Kumano Kodo: Day 1 / Takijiri-Oji to Nonaka
• Distance: 11.3mi 
• Total mileage:  11.3 miles
• Ascent:  3,410’ / Descent: 2,136’
• Time: 7h 40m (moving 6h)
• Weather: 45-55° /  light rain 

The walk started with a two hour brutal 1,000’ ascent in less than a mile.  I am reminded of a quote by George Ticknor, “The ascent of this steep, savage, hill was as pensive and slow as Satin’s ascent to paradise.”