One of the most important aspects of climbing believe it or not is how we dress for each occasion. There is nothing worse than being under-dressed on a chilly day‚ trying to step up to an unreachable foothold in super tight blue-jeans or being stuck in a sticky and wet cotton shirt all day long. These are just some of the small examples of what SAN would like to help you avoid in order to make your outing with us ideal.
SAN has come up with some suggestions and lists based on the Korean climate and seasons to help guide you in the right direction. Don’t be discouraged from coming out and signing up with SAN if you don’t have everything. For the spring and autumn seasons‚ the most important thing is that you dress in loose and comfortable clothing‚ as if you were going for a short hike. If you do not have the demanding clothing for the early spring‚ late autumn or winter climates‚ let SAN know and we will help to provide the necessary attire.
Early Spring – Early March ~ Mid April
- Clothing: Light fleece jacket‚ windbreaker‚ thermal shirt‚ loose pants‚ and comfortable hikers‚ runners or tennis shoes‚ hat or cap‚ CoolMax undies.
NO COTTON T-SHIRTS‚ SPANDEX TIGHTS OR BLUE JEANS‚ PLEASE! - Gear: Camera and day-pack(+25L) is useful‚ but not necessary
- Provisions: Cold Lunch‚ 1L Water‚ candy bars or snacks.
- Toiletries: Pack of Kleenex‚ chapstick‚ and neccesary medications.
Late Spring Mid May ~ Late June
- Clothing: Light fleece jacket‚ windbreaker‚ loose pants‚ and comfortable hikers‚ runners or tennis shoes‚ hat or cap‚ CoolMax undies.
NO COTTON T-SHIRTS‚ SPANDEX TIGHTS OR BLUE JEANS‚ PLEASE! - Gear: Camera and day-pack(+25L) is useful‚ but not necessary
- Provisions: Cold Lunch‚ 1L Water‚ candy bars or snacks.
- Toiletries: Pack of Kleenex‚ mosquito repellent, sunscreen lotion‚ chapstick‚ and neccesary medications.
Autumn
- Clothing: Light fleece jacket‚ windbreaker‚ loose pants‚ and comfortable hikers‚ runners or tennis shoes‚ hat or cap‚ CoolMax undies.
NO COTTON T-SHIRTS‚ SPANDEX TIGHTS OR BLUE JEANS‚ PLEASE! - Gear: Camera and day-pack(+25L) is useful‚ but not necessary
- Provisions: Cold Lunch‚ 1L Water‚ candy bars or snacks.
- Toiletries: Pack of Kleenex‚ mosquito repellent, sunscreen lotion‚ chapstick‚ and neccesary medications.
Autumn – Late October ~ Early December
- Clothing: Light fleece jacket‚ rain coat/windbreaker‚ thermal shirt‚ loose pants‚ and comfortable hikers‚ runners or tennis shoes‚ hat or cap‚ CoolMax undies.
NO COTTON T-SHIRTS‚ SPANDEX TIGHTS OR BLUE JEANS‚ PLEASE! - Gear: Camera and day-pack(+25L) is useful‚ but not necessary
- Provisions: Cold Lunch‚ 1L Water‚ candy bars or snacks.
- Toiletries: Pack of Kleenex‚ chapstick‚ and neccesary medications.
Winter Clothing – Early January ~ Late February
- Clothing: day-pack(+25L)‚ hiking shoes‚ long inner thermals‚ fleece shirt‚ fleece jacket‚ Gortex windbreaker‚ fleece hat‚ thermal pants‚ duck-down vest or coat‚ Gortex pants‚ sock-liners‚ wool over socks‚ inner gloves(2 pair)‚ Gortex gloves‚ and CoolMax undies.
NO COTTON T-SHIRTS‚ SPANDEX TIGHTS OR BLUE JEANS‚ PLEASE! - Gear: Camera and day-pack(+25L) is useful‚ but not necessary
- Provisions: 1L bottle of water‚ a few candy bars or snacks‚ and ready-to-make warm-up lunch. We provide gas and stove.
- Toiletries: Pack of Kleenex‚ sunscreen lotion‚ chapstick‚ and neccesary medications.
Additional Notes
Clip your fingernails and toenails beforehand.
Don’t bring or wear jewelry(earrings, watches, rings, etc.)
Don’t wear sandals for approach. Runners are fine, but hiking boots are ideal.
Pony-tail long hair in the back or bring a baseball cap or bandana.
Bring a safety band for spectacles or sunglasses.
Bring a pair of cheap gloves for belaying and abseiling.
Drizzly day baseball cap or lightweight umbrella for approach.
Climbing Gear
Basic ice climbing gear is not provided free of charge. The basic necessary gear includes the following: helmet, harness, plastic boots, crampons, and ice axes and accessory gear set(daisy chain, belay device, and locking carabiners). If you have your own gear, we encourage you to bring it out and for any of the gear that you do not have maybe rented at the reasonable price of 5,000KRW per piece of gear per outing or 25,000KRW for all of the neccessary gear per outing. If there is any of the recommended clothing that you do not have‚ please let us know and we will try our best to accomodate you.
