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iGuideKorea’s Podcast Episode 7: Interview with Mountaineer Ahn, Chiyoung

This is Episode 7 of the iGuideKorea podcast. In this month’s episode, we interview Ahn, Chiyoung, one of South Korea's most prominent mountaineers. I met Chiyoung back in 2005 where we did our first Himalayan expedition together. Since then he climbed his way to the forefront of the scene with ascents of Everest  and impressive first ascents that led to 2 Piolet D’or Asia Awards (the Piolet D’Or Asia or the “Asian Golden Ice Axe Award” is given to the most outstanding mountaineering achievements of the year). Chiyoung won his first award in 2012 for the first ascent of Himjung, 7140m, at the time the tallest unclimbed mountain in the Himalayas. He recieved his second award by summiting Gasherbrum V, 7147 meters. There had been multiple failed attempts of Gasherbrum V since 1978 until Chiyoung’s successful ascent in 2014. the Aplinist Magainze calling it a “historic feat.” 

In this interview we learn a more about Chiyoung’s climbing background. We also hear about how he approaches a mountaineering project and his advice for people interested in becoming a mountaineer. Due to Chiyoung’s limited English, iGuideKorea’s assistant guide, Chanhyung, has done the voice over.

In this episode we talk to Chiyoung about:

  • How he approaches a mountaineering project,
  • His  advice for people interested in becoming a mountaineer,
  • And his favourite climbing areas and some route recommendations.

 

Here are a few links to information we talked about in the interview:

See you out there!

IGUIDEKOREA’S PODCAST EPISODE 7: INTERVIEW WITH MOUNTAINEER AHN, CHIYOUNG

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iGuideKorea’s Podcast Episode 6: Dong-il Ryu Interview – Author of Climb: South Korea’s Climbing Guidebook

This is Episode 6 of the iGuideKorea podcast. In this episode, we hear from Dong-il Ryu the author of Climb, the only English rock climbing guidebook for all of South Korea. Climbing since the eighties, Dong-il is a walking encyclopedia for rock climbing in the country, and he has experienced some amazing adventures that he shares with us in this episode. In addition to doing translation work for the early Reel Rock Films, he is the main contributor to thecrag.com, an online global rock climbing guide. An avid climber, Dong-il’s writings and Facebook invitations to go climbing has opened up Korean rock climbing to expats, tourists and really the world. It was a great pleasure interviewing him and I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did:

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iGuideKorea’s Podcast Episode 5: Downhill Mountain Biking and Yongpyong Mountain Bike Park

This is episode 5 of the iGuideKorea podcast. In this month’s episode, we interview the CEO of More Korea and the YongPyong Mountain Bike Park, Woon-kwang Beck or simply Beck. Beck runs the only chairlift-access downhill mountain bike park in South Korea. Located at YongPyong Resort, one of the venues for the 2018 Winter Olympics, the mountain bike park had simple beginnings with only 2 major trails. Four years and lots of digging later, Beck has transformed the resort into an adventure destination. His efforts have attracted local and international attention including visits from the legendary Austrian biker, Marcus Stockl who established the world speed record at 167.6km/hr, and French slopestyle specialist Yannick Granieri. Yannick came to Yongpyong with Eurosport ahead of the 2018 Olympics and made a video at the mountain bike park (the link to the video is below). Beck is a super friendly and motivated biker who truly wants to see South Korea’s mountain biking reach its potential.

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iGuideKorea’s Podcast Episode 4: Surfing in South Korea and Surfyy Beach Resort

This is episode 4 of the iGuideKorea podcast. In this episode, we learn more about surfing in South Korea and Surfyy Beach, the newest and hottest beach resort at Hajodae Beach, in Gangwon-do. We talk to Jake McFadyen, the English surf instructor and ambassador at Surfyy Beach. Jake’s interview provides our audience with valuable information about what to expect when surfing in South Korea. If you have more questions about what we talk about in this podcast, feel free to contact Jake on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=561385724). For more information on Surfyy Beach (강원도 양양 현북면 중광정리 508) check out there Facebook page ((https://www.facebook.com/pages/Surfyy-Beach-서피비치/480485138782748).

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Pre-season Preparations

Hello Earthletes! It’s almost spring here in South Korea, and another exciting rock climbing season is upon us. The weather is warming up, the days are getting longer, and the mountains are becoming more inviting. You’re probably getting that itch to get outside and go vertical, but before you scratch that itch, do a few pre-season preparations to ensure an enjoyable and healthier start to the season. Read More

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iGuideKorea’s Podcast Episode 3: Mountain Biking in South Korea with Mike Moses

iGuideKorea’s Podcast Episode 3: Mountain Biking in South Korea with Mike Moses

In this episode, I have iGuideKorea’s mountain bike guide, Mike Moses, to help me out. We talk about what mountain bike is like in South Korea and the differences with North America. We also give some information about popular mountain bike parks. And for those of you interested in reserving an iGuideKorea Mountain Bike Tour, we give an overview of what you can expect with us. If you’d like more information on any of the topics we talk about today, don’t hesitate to email Eddy Park at igk@iguidekorea.com.

Enjoy!

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Arirang Radio Interview

So who are these iGuideKorea guys anyways?#dailyK

If you are curious about our rock climbing, ice climbing, mountain biking, and our guiding services, but not really sure who we are, check out this interview with Arirang Radio’s Peter Bint on his #dailyK program and the feature, “Join the Club.” It will give you an insight on the company and the values we stand for which are basically living free, healthy and outside.

Listen below to the interview with Arirang Radio’s Peter Bint on the program, #dailyK, with the feature, “Join the Club.”

Thanks for listening!

Eddy Park

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Learn to Belay and Give to the Community

Support Volunteers by Learning How to Top Rope Belay

To celebrate the spring, iGuideKorea is offering its Basic Top Rope Belay Course at a discounted price of 30,000won with a 100% of proceeds going to Daejeon Cares’ volunteer efforts with orphanages. iGuideKorea will also be selling its rental climbing shoes from as low as 5,000won to 10,000won. Come on out, learn something new, have fun, support a deserving cause and start rock climbing! Read More

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Create Healthier Habits with Momentum

Spring is right around the corner…I promise. Yes it’s true it snowed yesterday, but I swear the season will change, the weather will get warmer, the flowers will bloom and the sun will shine. For many of my readers this time of year means the commencement of a new school year or the start of new job. Lots of new things are happening. So why not use this momentum to start new healthier habits or refresh those we’ve ignored? 

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