I tested Ddakgeolrim 2, a Korean-made one-piece clip stick that weighs 141 g and extends to 2.1 m, as a cheaper alternative to imported 90,000-100,000 KRW sticks.
Clipstick Review: Ddakgeolrim 2, a Budget Korean Stick Read More »
Climbing Gear Review
Honest review of the OuterU Face Glove ($35) from a Himalayan climb: how it handled sun, wind and cold, plus the vitamin C serum I use after sun exposure.
OuterU Face Glove Review: Sun Protection for Himalayas Read More »
Climbing Gear
Seoul’s Bukhansan International Climbing Center has indoor and outdoor lead walls for 3,000-4,000 KRW a day: see hours, parking, gear rules and how to pay.
Bukhansan Climbing Center Seoul: Fees, Hours, Parking Read More »
Seoul Climbing Gyms
Bibi, a Korean climbing instructor, on Point Break (1991), her all-time favorite film, and the bond she feels between surfers and climbers.
Point Break (1991): Why Climbing Feels Like Surfing to Me Read More »
Climbing Life
Enhance your Korea Rock Climbing skills by analyzing movements with the Galaxy S24’s Instant Slow-mo. Improve technique and performance on routes, including Insubong Granite, for effective Climbing in Seoul.
Mastering Your Beta: Analyzing Climbs with Galaxy S24 Instant Slow-motion Read More »
ClimbingTip
Insubong is a massive granite monolith with over 80 established routes spread across its faces. While many routes are well-equipped
Climbing Insubong: Routes, Gear, and the Summit Push Read More »
crag information
The Insubong approach for the climb begins at the Doseonsa Temple Parking Lot (or Baegundae Hiking Support Center). If you
Insubong Approach: How to Use the “Squirrel Taxi” (Daramjwi Taxi) Read More »
crag information
Insubong Peak (811m), located in Bukhansan National Park, is a magnificent granite monolith accessible exclusively via rock climbing. Over 80
Vertical Seoul: Climbing Insubong Peak Read More »
crag information