E118: Hoseok Lee - Moonboarding, The Korean climbing scene and rapid progression
The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast
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Navigating the Climbing Landscape in Korea
This chapter offers an insightful look into the speaker's passion for climbing, particularly the preference for overhanging routes over slabs and the nuances of moonboarding versus outdoor bouldering. It highlights the rapid growth of the climbing scene in South Korea, the challenges of grading routes, and the cultural aspects influencing climbing ethics in the region. The discussion emphasizes the potential for untapped climbing opportunities in Korea's mountainous terrain and the need for accurate, encouraging grading systems within the climbing community.
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