Seoraksan National Park - Winter Hike & Holiday Lights -
- Let's get into the holiday spirit by going for a snowy hike at Seoraksan National Park and seeing holiday lights at the Garden of Morning Calm! First, we will go to Seoraksan and hike a 3.5 ~ 4 hour course perfect for a snowy, winter day. The trail will have some steep sections and stairs, and will likely be snowy and slippery. Crampons (metal spikes which you attach to your boots/shoes) will be necessary to hike on this trail. For those who get too cold or tired during the hike, there will be one spot along the trail where you can exit early. After the hike, will ride the bus to the Garden of Morning Calm to see their colorful holiday lights display. It should be a great way to spend a December day!
Meeting Place:
Seoul National University of Education Station (교대역)
Lines 2 & 3, Exit #14
Meeting Time:
7:00am
To reserve your spot, send payment for the bus & garden to the account below:
Cost:
38,000 won for round-trip bus & admission to the Garden of Morning Calm
KEB (Korea Exchange Bank)
Account #: 620-220095-384
Account holder: 우동제
Or, you can pay through paypal:
Account: [masked]
Payment: $37 (USD)
• Spots are first come, first served based on whoever pays first.
• Email me after sending payment so I know who sent it.
• If there are not enough participants, the meetup may be canceled.
Spots on the trip are first come, first served based on whoever pays first.
REFUND POLICY:
7 days (or more) in advance - Full refund. (December 7th or earlier)
6 days to 48 hours - 50% refund. (December 8th - December 11th)
48 hours or less - No refund. (December 12th or later)
• Send an email if you want a refund.
• If the organizer cancels the trip, you will get a full refund.
What to bring:
Wear layers, including warm clothing (a warm coat/jacket)
Hat, scarf, and gloves
Appropriate footwear for hiking (hiking boots/sneakers)
Crampons* (called 아이젠 in Korean)
Packed lunch & snacks (to eat while hiking)
Plenty of water (bring a lot, you will need it!)
A thermos of hot water for cup-ramen, coffee, or just to drink (OPTIONAL)
Money for dinner (We'll stop on the way back to Seoul)
**Also, snowpants and hiking poles will be good to bring, if you have them.
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Crampons:
Crampons are metal spikes which are worn over your boots/shoes (called 아이젠 in Korean) and are an essential part of winter hiking. They cost around 20,000 won for a decent pair, and can be found at E-mart, http://global.gmarket.co.kr/Home/Main, or at hiking trailheads. They will NOT be available at the trailhead, so please buy/borrow them in advance.
Schedule:
• 7:00am - Meet at Seoul National University of Education Station, depart
• 10:30am - Arrive at Seoraksan National Park and begin the hike
• Hike from Heullimgol park entrance --->Yeosim Waterfall --->Deungseon Waterfall --->Sibi Waterfall ---> Osaek park entrance
• 3:00~4:00pm - Complete the hike and depart.
• 6:30~8:00pm - See the Garden of Morning Calm's lights & eat dinner
• 10:00 ~ 10:30pm* - Arrive back in Seoul.
(* Depending on traffic... but we'll do our best to get back as early as possible.)
Hike details:
Our hike will not take us up to any of Seoraksan's highest peaks, but we'll still encounter some rocky terrain and stairs. The hike will take 3.5-4 hours round-trip (not including time for lunch), but there will be a chance to exit the hike early (for anyone who is cold or tired). According to the national park website, our hike will cover a mix of moderate and intermediate terrain. The amount of snow on the trail will depend on the weather. Sometimes there is just a little snow, and sometimes there is a lot (this exact time last year, there was a lot of snow). It is important to be prepared for snow by bringing crampons.
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Heather G.
The deadline to pay is Tuesday, December 10th. Seats are first come, first served based on whoever pays first.
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