I remembered a time when I was in a hurry to go first and ended up bumping into someone coming at me.
'Okay, how about waiting a bit?
'I came to the mountain to enjoy my leisure time anyway, so why are you so busy?' Hiking is an exercise that can be done alone, but since we are enjoying the mountain together with nature, I think we have a duty to be a little more generous and relaxed when climbing.
Not rushing and being willing to compromise seem like basic etiquette for someone invited to the mountain.

--- p.39

The right temperature, the crimson sunset, the cool breeze, the spotless sky, and the city lights shining brightly beneath.
It was perfect for enjoying romance without missing anything.
I gazed at that beautiful scenery for a long time.
If I had my way, I would have laid out a mat and had a glass of wine that resembled the sunset.
I never knew I was such an emotional person.
I continued to look towards the setting sun, not knowing why my heart was pounding.

--- p.79

'Wow! What is that? Is it fog, or is it clouds?' Over the distant mountain ridge, something fluffy like a bed of clouds was spread out.
It looked so cozy that I would have liked to lie down on it if I could.
When I say clouds, I mean just the clouds floating in the sky.
There was nothing more refreshing than looking at it from a height equal to the clouds.

--- p.85

Leaves dyed in a variety of vibrant colors, flowers and fruits whose names are unknown, the sound of a stream that can be heard if you listen closely, and even the movements of animals running away in surprise.
Things that I would never dare to think about in the city existed here as a given and natural thing.
Thanks to this, my five senses, which had been dormant in the city, were awakened, and I could see the squirrel's quick movements and smell the scent of pine trees blowing in from afar.
At times like that, it felt as if the city was a phantom and this place was the real world behind a veil.

--- p.99

If you are a beginner hiker, I would advise you to avoid wet mountains as much as possible.
Even when it rains, all surfaces are slippery for a while after it rains, so there is a high probability of getting hurt.
In order not to slip, you have to use all your strength, and that also consumes a lot of physical strength, so you have to use twice as much strength as usual.
Also, I was so tense and focused on not slipping and going down that I didn't have much time to enjoy my surroundings.
'This is why people don't go to the mountains when it rains.' This is the thought that keeps coming to mind throughout the hike.

--- p.110

Even though I was wearing gloves, layers of clothing, thick socks, and a hat, it was still so cold that I was furious.
Just when I was starting to worry that I might get frostbite, something really strange happened.
As I passed the ridge, the climate changed surprisingly.
The cold had disappeared and the wind no longer blew.
It was obvious what we would do next.
We told the oncoming hikers this as if we knew the great truth.
“If you go up a little further, you will reach a ridge path, but it is very cold.
“Dress warmly!”
--- p.116

It would also be a good idea to bring ramen, a thermos, and coffee to help maintain body temperature.
The ramen you eat when you reach the top is more delicious than any other food (even at Jungfrau in Switzerland, they don't eat Korean cup ramen).
However, you have to be careful of stomachaches in the winter mountains. The hiking instructor I went with once got in trouble because his stomach rumbled after eating frozen kimbap.
After watching him struggle to find a bathroom, neither he nor I ever ate cold food in the winter mountains.

--- p.130

There are so many things to pack in your bag that it feels like you're traveling from the moment you pack your bags.
When sleeping bags, mats, food, tents, lanterns, folding chairs, and tables are all packed into one bag, people are amazed and say, "Wow, all these things fit?"
Experienced people can fit their bags neatly into the corners, but I, a beginner, don't have that ability, so I just stuff things in and out.
Anyway, as long as the bag lid closes, you can go on a trip whenever you want.

--- p.154

Because it was my first time, there were many awkward scenes.
The wind was so strong that I grilled meat inside the tent, but the meat fat splattered on the mat and the smell of meat lingered inside the tent, making it difficult to sleep.
The sandstorm was so strong that I couldn't help but laugh when I woke up the next morning and checked my face.
The meat-smelling rice cake had sand grains stuck to its head here and there.
Still, the combination of pork belly and grilled kimchi while looking out at the sea was something very special, and the sky filled with stars from the evening was enchanting in itself.
The sight of the tents turning on one by one (Tenpung) is also beautiful.

--- p.158