People often hesitate to go hiking if they are beginners of have insufficient information and expertise about mountains. The information service for mountains enables these people to hike safely on any mountain they want to visit.
Mountaineering guides offer information to visitors at the hundred most popular mountains in Korea. The guides are well-trained professionals who know the mountains. The guides always carry a first aid kit for emergencies and keep in close contact with forest air rescue team.
They give hikers brief training before they go up the mountain. In order to improve on the quality of information, the Korea Forest Service certifies only those guides who have completed the designated training course.