Looking to start climbing...

[joshpgrady]

Hello,

I just moved from Mok dong to Mapo gu (near Gongdeok station) in Seoul. I was hoping to do some sort of other exercising rather than pushing and pulling things (the gym).

Can anyone give me some information on getting a rock climbing membership for the winter?

prices?...
gear?....
where abouts...?

Any info would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Josh.

[Scott]

Josh,

Check out the link on the side menu that says "Gyms" for a place near you. It is fairly comprehensive and the prices are generally accurate.

Gyms run around 60-100,00 per month (depending on size of gym and how many months you purchase at once (more is cheaper).

Shoes 30-260,000, for your first pair try to go with someone who knows and listen to them. A good pair of beginner shoes will run around 50-75,000

Chalk is 10,000 a bag and a chalk will run between 7-30,000.

That's all you need for most gyms in Korea, they are typically bouldering only (in a basement or one floor of a building). If you want to get into roped climbing later you will need more gear, but for gym training: shoes, chalk (chalk ball, actually), and a chalk bag.

Have fun and train smart.