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Peter Jensen
Peter Jensen, born in Daegu, raised in Oregon. One of the few truly...
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Young-sook Lee
Not a rock climber, but a true adventurer. Young-sook on South America's...
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"Jack"
Kang Seong-woo, leader of countless expeditions to Pakistan and Nepal....
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Seung-woo Gang
Seung-woo Gang, or "Jack" as he is known to most non-Koreans. An...
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Wonhyo Ridge
Here I am, with Wonnhyo Ridge in the background. This picture was...
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Ants
If you look closely, you can see people toiling up this ridge. They...
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Ascending Insubong
The author ascending Insubong Peak, Bukhansan National Park, Seoul,...
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Face Climbing
Climber relying on bolts and rope for his safety. If this guy falls and the...
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Insubong Summit
The author relaxing on the summit of Insubong. That's Baekundae in the...
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Woman on Slab
You can tell this woman is a beginner by her climbing style. She's being...
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Author and Wonhyo Ridge
That's Wonhyo Ridge in the background. I don't know which Wonhyo they...
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Looking For a Way Out
The author looking for a handhold. Wonhyo Ridge, circa 2000.
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Wonhyo Ridge
This famous ridge in Seoul is about a two hour climb. Most people flash this...
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Bukhansan Traffic
Beginners toiling up a crack, probably Chouinard B. Insubong, picture...
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Baekundae
Iron railing keeps people on the strait and narrow. Bukhansan National Park,...
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Baekundae Summit
The summit of Baekundae Mountain, looking down on Seoul. 2006.
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Climbers on Baekundea
Every year dozens of people fall, and several die. Picture taken 2006
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Rick On Top
The author on the summit of Insubong, which he's climbed many times, but...
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Insubong From Beakundae
People cling to the face of Insubong as they struggle in the never...
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Insubong
That's Insubong, with the Roman Helmet visible on the right skyline....
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Heli Medivac I
The helicopter is approaching the ridge for the medical evacuation. 2006.
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Helicopter Rescue II
You can see the people waiting on the ridge, as the helicopter moves...
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Helicopter Rescue III
Helicopter moving in for a litter pick up.
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Helicopter and Litter. Heli Medivac IV
You can see the victim being raised in this photo. Bukhansan National Park,...
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Rock Climbing Popularity Unsurpassed
Rock climbing is very popular in South Korea. Just witness the picture....
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