April 17-21 in Seoul, want to go bouldering

ricebin · #1 04-07-2012, 08:03 AM

Hey, I will be in Seoul from April 17-21 and would be interested in bouldering somewhere near. Does anyone...

a. Know where I might be able to borrow/rent a crashpad
b. Know a bouldering site: I will be near Olympic park but willing to travel a bit far (1hr by metro?)
OR I would be really grateful if...
c. Someone can show me around because I am quite new to the sport and area.

I want to go during the weekday which is really inconvenient for a lot of people but if you can help me out, I would be really grateful.
Also, I will be coming from Paris so if you want some Parisienne goods, such as wine or olive oil, I would be willing to grab it for you. Thanks.

Looking forward to the reply

Samiam277 · #2 04-10-2012, 01:05 PM

I've only lived here for about a month, so I wouldn't be the best person to show you around, but I would be down to go explore an area with you on that Friday if you want. Will you have a harness too or are you just looking for bouldering?

Samiam277 · #3 04-10-2012, 01:06 PM

PS there are a number of good places in and around Seoul for both bouldering and roped climbing, so that shouldn't be an issue.

jomiz · #4 04-12-2012, 06:48 PM

I'm new to the area too and would be interested in meeting up. I havn't done any outdoor climbing in Korea yet, but am excited to do so. To the original ricebin's question, is there a place to rent mats, or do you have one, Samiam277?

Samiam277 · #5 04-12-2012, 10:30 PM

I don't have a crash pad, nor do I really know where to rent one. I have a rack and rope, though, if you are into trad or sport climbing.

jomiz · #6 04-12-2012, 11:36 PM

I would love to get back into trad or sport climbing. Though it has been about 6 months since I've last outdoor climbed. However, last year I took a course in Boston on seconding a trad climber. I have a harness, helmet, shoes, pick etc. I'm still an amateur at climbing, so I do 5.10s in the gym.

-Jonathan

v.schwab · #7 04-16-2012, 11:59 PM

Hey, I'm also green to korea, but would be down to explore some spots off this site on saturday. I'm a great trad follow and can throw in a couple sport draws.
message me if you're interested.