Eider is a French brand that makes sports garments for mountaineering and ice climbing. They have good presence in Korea and popular among young people for their clothes design.
Recently, Eider is promoting its brand through various classes such as Hiking, Climbing, Photography and Surfing. I got an opportunity to participate in their 1st Hiking Class of 2017.
The application and details in Korean are here.
Brief details in English are as below :
Mountain Name : Dobongsan 도방산
Hiking Course : Dobongsan Station Line 1 and 7 -> Dobong Hiking Support Center -> Dobong Shelter -> Jeon-chuk Temple -> Madang Bawi (rock) -> Go back down
How to get there : Drop by at Dobongsan Station and head towards the Mountain area. You will see many people heading towards there :)
Total Distance : Approx 6 KM
Total Time : Approx 3 Hours
You can find more information about Dobongsan and courses through visit Korea site.
As spring season is approaching fast, it was a nice day for Hike. Thought it was very cloudy, but cool breeze and fresh air made this hiking awesome. We learned lots of Hiking tips and about climbing and culture from our Hiking leader.
Below is the summary
I am uploading some of the pictures taken during the class (Pics courtesy Eider)
Recently, Eider is promoting its brand through various classes such as Hiking, Climbing, Photography and Surfing. I got an opportunity to participate in their 1st Hiking Class of 2017.
The application and details in Korean are here.
Brief details in English are as below :
Mountain Name : Dobongsan 도방산
Hiking Course : Dobongsan Station Line 1 and 7 -> Dobong Hiking Support Center -> Dobong Shelter -> Jeon-chuk Temple -> Madang Bawi (rock) -> Go back down
How to get there : Drop by at Dobongsan Station and head towards the Mountain area. You will see many people heading towards there :)
Total Distance : Approx 6 KM
Total Time : Approx 3 Hours
You can find more information about Dobongsan and courses through visit Korea site.
As spring season is approaching fast, it was a nice day for Hike. Thought it was very cloudy, but cool breeze and fresh air made this hiking awesome. We learned lots of Hiking tips and about climbing and culture from our Hiking leader.
Below is the summary
- How to use Hiking sticks properly - Make sure to adjust the height properly (ideally just above waist line)
- How to pack backpack and carry on your back - Put light and not required stuff during hiking at the bottom followed by much needed items (food, jacket) on the top. Adjust stripes so that it is in upright position while you climb up.
- Hiking and Climbing Culture - Don't throw away trash. Put them in shopper or on side pockets of your backpack and dump them when you go down.
- Proper clothes and shoes - Don't wear running shoes or sneakers as they might slip on rocks. Wear suitable hiking shoes. Bring a jacket along with. You can take off jacket just before you feeling hot.
- Bring at-least 2 water bottles along with you.
- Wear Hiking shoes. As some of the trail is rocky. You can easily slip down
- If you wear shorts or half sleeves shirt, you might get some bruises. So I recommend wearing full sleeves shirt and pants (Depending on weather)
- Carry at-least 2L of water during summer season and 1L during spring and fall season.
- Sometimes its competition to go uphill. Make sure to give space to someone who seems to be in hurry
I am uploading some of the pictures taken during the class (Pics courtesy Eider)
Chun-Chuk Temple |
Map with courses to different peaks! |
Preparation started for Buddha's birthday already!
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Spring is just around the corner! |
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