Welcome to KOTR

[Eric]

Welcome and thanks for taking the time to check out Korea on the Rocks.

The forum can be used for a number of things like finding climbing partners, checking directions, getting beta on general or specific climbs or about a good place to grab a few beers after a climb.

The main point is to keep it respectful, honest and informative.

See you on the rocks,
Eric

[antepater]

I am a recent arrival to ROK and I have been piecing together beta and info. I definitley agree that there needs to be more beta translated into english for visiting ex-pats and registered aliens, like me.
I am more interested in trad, have gear but no car any one keen to get away from just sporting and with a positive attitude then I'm keen.
I try and update an area near Daegu.
I see some potential for further developement in an already existing place. Peace

[Eric]

Welcome to korea and thanks for submitting beta from around Daegu.

Your last photo didn't upload completely. I don't know what happened, but could your try again. It looks like a good photo to have on the site!

Eric

[antepater]

Hey Eric, Do you have an IM function on this sight it would greatly facilitate meetings and organizing without sucking up a lot of forum space.
Also what about and edit option or an online climbing guide for various areas, downloadable pdf etc.???
I know these things take time. I would like to say how much I aprreciate what you've don't so far. Just asking, don't want to seem pushy. Peace brother. hopefully we can get a climb in one of these times

[antepater]

one more thing,sorry. Member profile, but thats a personal set-up.

[Eric]

antepater,

thanks for the recommendations! Thats what I need to hear now.

As for an IM or Personal Messaging function, I had planned on building it into the page. But, I also really wanted to launch the page before spring came around so I skipped it... for now. I definitely agree that it would be super convenient!

I assume you are talking about an edit option if you submitted a comment or climbing area. That's one reason I made the comment function. It is also another issue of getting the page out there sooner.

the other two things "online climbing guide" and "downloadable PDF" i am not sure what you mean. could you explain that so i could see if its something I can put on the site.

finally, member profile. i chose to keep the personal info to a minumum so as to encourage people to join the site without a lot of personal info being devulged. On the other hand, what were you thinking of? qoutes? avatars? signatures? or personal info like age, names, phone numbers and emails?

anyway, thanks again for your input on the site as well as all your submissions. I really appreciate your (and everyone's) ideas! Keep them coming and I will make the changes necessary to Korea On The Rocks!

Later
Eric

[RussT]

Quick intro time I guess,...

I'm a 3+ year Daegu res who just really started climbing about a year ago. Gathering courage while sport climbing is the name of the game now. I'm good friends with both Tyler and Tom and have many other buds who climb around here. I have a bunch of gear for both the rock and camping, as well as the wheels to move about. I look forward to meeting some of you guys soon.
Tks.....Todd

[Eric]

Welcome RussT!

Thanks for joining our litte community. Sounds like there are a bunch of climbers in Daegu. That's great.

I look forward to seeing you on the rock,
eric

[antepater]

Hey eric,
Good idea about the posting proceedure. The trips post is definitley getting crowded. welcome RussT glad to see you've joing the swelling ranks of Wae guk climbers. Here Peace.

[Kanzianiberg]

Hi, I am in Korea since last week and it looks like I will be here until August. Most of my weekends in the last two years I spent climbing sandstone rocks in Germany and would like to check out the rocks over here. Is there anybody out there that has sympathy with a rock addicted Austrian and can show me some areas?

[Eric]

Welcome to Korea and Korea On The Rocks Kanzianiberg!

Where are you living now? What kind of climbing are you interested in? sport or trad?

To check some upcoming trips check out the category Upcoming Trips in the forums. People are planning trips for almost every weekend.

Look forward to seeing you on the rock!
eric

[Kanzianiberg]

Hi Eric!

Thanks for the quick reply. Right now I am staying in Kangnam-gu Seoul but this saturday I plan to move to Chong-ju since I have to work on a Project there.
Trad climbing might be a bit difficult for me since I was not able to take all my gear with me (I did take my paraglider with me and that pushed the max weight to the limit) so sport climbing would work out better.
Thanks for the warm welcome.

[Eric]

Kanzianiberg,

Is that Chong-Ju near Daejeon? (There are so many places with names like Cheongju, junju, jeonju, Chungju, etc...) I ask because I am living in Daejeon as well and if its the same Chongju, it's only 40 minutes away.

As far as climbing goes, if you want to climb the limited trad that's available, it's best to just find someone with gear. Otherwise most everything is bolted.

Can't help with the paragliding.
Later
eric

[Kanzianiberg]

Eric,
the Cheongju or Chòngju that I move to on saturday is about 2 hours drive south of Seoul so I think it is the one close to Daejon or Taejòn.
Bolted is excellent, I would like to stay in shap an so I can climb closer to my limits.
I would love to check out some rocks on sunday, if you are planning to be out there, do you mind if I join you?
Concerning the paragliding, there is a "flying park" near MunGyeong (a small village or town east of Daejon.
See you

[antepater]

Hey Kanzianiberg welcome. Like Eric already said there is plenty of sport. I have a rack but no wheels and I am limtied to Sunday climbing for the most part. No wheels means I have to plan trips and hope the weather doesn't interfere. Did you do any climbing near Pflatz or Elbe? Check the upcoming trips I am always trying to dig something up for the weekend. Peace. I am in Daegu

[Kanzianiberg]

Hi Antepater,
most of my time in Germany I spent in Dresden and went to the Elbsandstein nearly every weekend. With about 15,000 different ascentrouts that realy does not get boringf and the trad climbing there is just amazing. A few weeks ago I spent a vacation in France near Orgon and Boux, fantastic rocks, reminds my of the ones at home in Austria. I am looking forward to touch some asian rock.

[Eric]

Kanzianiberg,
I am not sure what my climbing plans are for this weekend yet. i should know by friday. you are more than welcome to come along when I go out.
eric

[Kanzianiberg]

Hi Eric!

Do you already now if you are going out for some climbs on Sunday?

[Eric]

Kanzianiberg,
I will be heading to Bagaji Bawi on Sunday. If you want to come let me know. 042-487-3864
eric

[antepater]

Hey Eric,
looks like the board is really taking off up to 75. That's impressive. Welcome all of you to R.O.K. and enjoy your experience. Peace.