“Sanirang” is properly pronounced “sawn-ee-rawng” to those of you unfamiliar with the English transliteration of Korean “산이랑” or “Sanirang” literally translates as “mountain with”– “san” meaning mountain and “irang” meaning together or with. So together with the mountains we go!
Sanirang Alpine Networks
Sanirang Alpine Networks is a privately owned climbing business designed to expand the accessibility of climbing to Korea’s finer alpine environments to foreign and Korean enthusiasts alike. SAN and associates offer multiple courses‚ guided climbs‚ clinics‚ group outings and programs during the rock and ice climbing seasons. SAN rock climbing services are generally in Seoul and the outlaying GyeongGi Province areas. SAN services extend as far as Gangwon Province during the winter ice climbing season. SAN also assists in finding qualified guides‚ instructors and programs for clients seeking alpine services beyond these regions through SAN’s vast network of connections
SAN Guides
There is no compromise when it comes to the safety of our clients. All SAN associates have gained extensive knowledge and experience in some of the world’s most extreme alpine environment ranges‚ such as‚ Pakistan‚ China‚ India‚ and Nepal. The value of each associate’s experience and knowledge is many-fold the cost of any outing with them. All associate instructors and guides hold certifications with the KAF(Korean Alpine Federation) or AMGA(American Mountaineering Guides Association).
SAN and associates specialize in making your extreme outdoor climbing experience the preferred one of choice. We encourage anyone to come out and join us for a fantastic time in Korea’s great outdoors!

