This winter climb Hallasan; The UNESCO Natural Heritage Site Height Profile of Trails to Witseoreum Shelter Useful information to enjoy Halla Mt.

1) You can rent all gears for very cheap price at “Oshare” shop.

Rental Shop next to Jeju airport (DO NOT NEED to visit separately) https://oshare.kr/category/1/

Rental of full set of hiking gear (Winter hiking boots, eisen, hiking backpack, spats) 27,000 Korean Won for 24 hrs.

Oshare is expected to open a booth ICAMD 2019 . Here you will be able to fit the size of the boots and others and you will pickup at the booth in the evening (5-7 pm) of Friday Dec. 13.

2)* ICAMD organizing committee will arrange a free shuttle bus to and from Halla Mountain (Witse Oreum) at Dec. 14. All invited speakers are highly welcome to join (for free).

3) You may contact a PhD student Mr. Dash Umasankar for more question. [email protected]

Follow the slide for more information….. Oshare shop Oshare shop Jeju airport Rental of goods at https://oshare.kr/category/1/ Rental of goods at https://oshare.kr/category/1/ Rent a Camera to click some of the memorable pics What is Hallasan Mountain?

Hallasan, a massive , tops out at 1950m. It is the highest mountain in South and just like any other country’s premier peak, it is one of the hottest items on the hiking menu.

“But wait …” I hear you say, “a volcano?”

Well, a volcano it is, and classed as an active one at that, but don’t worry – it hasn’t erupted for about 5,000 years and is basically dormant, it’s just that the boffins can’t agree on its true status. http://www.jeju.go.kr/hallasan/index.htm#opt-lang How to walk to the top of Hallasan mountain

• https://forkandfoot.com/hiking-mt-hallasan-jeju- island-south-korea/

Jeju Island is Korea’s most spectacular destination, and the best way to see it all is by hiking Mt Hallasan for its jaw-dropping views from the edge of a volcano! Quick Tips • Start early: Not only are there cut-off times you have to stick to, hiking Hallasan is an experience to be savored, not rushed

• Pack plenty of food and water: This hike will take all day. Once on the trail, there are only two places to get water and one to buy limited snacks

• Prepare for the weather to change: Have layers ready to take on or off. Wind shield and jackets in winter WHEN TO START?

We recommend that you start as early as possible. You want to enjoy your time hiking Hallasan without needing to rush to meet the cut-off times. Also, even on mostly clear days, clouds tend to roll up and form around the summit by midday, so start earlier to get the best views.

Clothing

In Winter, early Spring or late Autumn, it’ll be cold and there’s a high chance of snow and ice. You’ll need a warm jacket and clothes, good boots and many people pack ceisen which can be bought in and Seogwipo. Dressing (Layering System)

Safe hiking

Stretch before you climb

Climbing uses a lot of leg muscles, so there are three ways to stretch it intensively. Hiking gear to walk Hallasan Eisen is must, Spats are quite useful Hallasan Trails – Which one is best and how to get there?

Gwaneumsa Trail – 8.7km (one-way) and 8-10 hours return hike <– the BEST views! Seongpanak Trail – 9.6km (one-way) and 7-9 hours return hike <– the EASIEST hike!

The following trail reaches to “Witse Oreum” with minimum use of energy. (Parking lots at higher altitude) There will be free shuttle bust only for one group departing at Dec 14. Eorimok Trail – 4.7km (one-way) and 2.5 hours return hike Yeongsil Trail – 3.7km (one-way) and 2 hours return

Some pictures from ICAMD 2017 Dec 9 Dash Umasankar with Dr. H. Boschker (MPI) Breathtaking pictures from KMS 2015 Nov 25 Chang Uk JUNG(local chair of ICAMD 2019) with Josep Fontcuberta (ICMAB)