Jomurak Valley - Swim and Trail Clean Up (close to Gapyeong)

This is our eleventh event (and our ninth on Meetup).
So far, I'd estimate we have cleared up 370L of trash from some of Seoul and South Korea's mountains.
We're also enjoying the outdoors with good company too!

For this event, we are going to hike up Jomurak Valley and find places to swim and cool off in the water.
The exact structure of the day will depend on attendees and their transportation. We'll clean up first, and then swim afterwards.
It is possible to hike up to a beautiful waterfall 45 minutes from the trailhead.

Swimming pools are calm, but the water is quite cool (especially relative to the air temperatures).

This event is suitable for absolute beginners and I do have some lifejackets available for non-swimmers too.

The amount of time we spend in the valley is flexible.
Going to a restaurant after the event is optional too.

There is a managed swimming area at the meeting location. If people want to swim there, lifejackets are mandatory. Our plan is to go up the valley where it is quieter and more freedom.

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We'll meet at at this location:

https://naver.me/52Rfb24n

To ensure parking, on a weekend, we should be there at 8am.
It is possible to arrive there by public transportation or taxi.

Once we know numbers of participants, we may be able to arrange car sharing - with pick ups from Gapyeong station - and sharing fuel costs.

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For this meet up event, meetup sets an attendance limit at 10. Pay no attention to the attendance limit or numbers.

You can rsvp, but I would also like all attendees to message me privately on kakao.

To make group organisation and communication easier on the day of the event easier, I want to add you to a Kakao Group chat.

My ID is:
raftjak

In your message, if you don't already know me, please tell me your Meet Up name.
I will then add you to my own attendance list and the Group Chat.

Once added to the Group Chat, please message me directly/privately with any questions (so we don't spam the Group Chat).

Group Chat will be used for communication on the day of the event and for sharing photos after the event.

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Attendees are under no pressure to do anything they feel is risky. Sometimes trash is tangled up in thorny undergrowth or positioned precariously near relatively steep drops.

We just like you to contribute in whatever way you can - your safety and comfort comes first.

The strategy for the clean up:
>We will loosely pair up and separate recyclables from general waste as we go.
>Please refer to the pictures in this event description for how we deal with each kind of rubbish we encounter.
>At the end of the event, the organiser will carry away all the collected trash and dispose of it appropriately.

As this event is focused on promoting sustainable mountain activities, we'd encourage you to think about how you provision yourself for the trip.
There is no judgement on the event, but this is a good opportunity to think about what kind of drinks and snacks you bring.
There are takeout coffee places nearby - you can bring a tumbler rather than using their single use takeout cups.
Instead of plastic water bottles, brining tea (hot or iced) in a reusable flask is another good option that overcomes the issue of poor drinkable tap water.

You'll need to bring:
- Appropriate hiking footwear / watersports footwear
- Swimwear (shorts and rashvests)
- Appropriate dry change of clothing for the conditions and a towel
- Your own water and food
- Any personal medication which you might require

I'll provide:
- Trash and Recycling Bags
- A safe container for broken glass
- Gloves
- Tongs
- Hand sanitizer
- Group First Aid Kit

I recommend:
- Taking out your own travel insurance
- Bringing your own miniature first aid kit (or blister kit)

Thanks

Hope to see you on the mountain!

****WAIVER*******************************************************************

By attending this activity, you hereby agree to the following:

1.That you are participating in an unguided outdoor activity during which you will not receive any instruction in the selected discipline. You recognise that this activity will require physical exertion, which may be strenuous and may cause physical injury. You recognise that the activity takes place in a wilderness environment with steep drops, uneven ground, potentially slippery rocks, exposure to adverse weather, exposure to wildlife and exposure to the sun. You are fully aware of the risks and hazards involved.

2. You understand that it is your responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding your participation in the activity. You certify that you are physically fit and you have no medical condition, which would prevent your participation in the activity.

3. You agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which you might incur as a result of participating in any activity offered here.

4. You knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim that you may have against the event organiser, for any injury, death or damages that you may sustain as a result of being on the activity or travelling to and from the venue.

5. You release and discharge the event organiser from any and all liability, claim, demand of action that you may have related to the loss, theft or damage of any of your personal property whilst on the activity.

6. You, your heirs, or legal representatives, forever release, waive and discharge and covenant negligence or other acts.

7. You give your consent to Canyoning Korea to use any photographs taken on the activity for marketing purposes (offline and online). You recognise that the rights to any photographs, provided to you after the activity, will remain with Canyoning Korea.

You have read the above release and waiver of liability and fully understand its contents. You are 18 years of age or older and voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above.