3/2 Hiking Attire

DIALOG>> I need to get myself some hiking gear.

A: I want to try out hiking.
B: Great! Why don’t you join me on the weekend!
A: I need to get myself some hiking gear.
B: Do you have hiking shoes?
A: No. I need to get a pair.
B: Order one online. It’s cheaper.


RESPONSE>> Talk about hiking clothes and equipment.

Hiking is incredibly popular in Korea.
ex> That movie was incredibly popular in Korea.

Avid hikers go hiking regularly during all four seasons.
* avid hiker: 등산애호가
 avid listener: 애청자, avid movie goer: 영화애호가

Having the right attire and gear for each season is important.
* hiking clothes/attire: 등산복

First of all, there are basic items that you need regardless of the weather.

For example, you need a good pair of comfortable hiking shoes.
ex> My hiking shoes are worn out.

For difficult hiking paths, you may need a trekking pole.
* trekking pole: 등산용 지팡이
* hiking path: 등산로
ex>  There may be wild animals on his hiking path.

There are many types of hiking attire that you can get for different seasons.
ex> Hiking attire can be pretty expensive.

These clothes can protect you from various outdoor conditions.
* outdoor conditions   야외 환경, 바깥 날씨
ex>  I can’t stand such freezing outdoor conditions.

In the winter season, you should make sure to wear warm, padded clothes.
* padded: 두툼한
ex> Make sure to lock the door on your way out.

They’ll keep you nice and warm in the freezing temperatures.
* nice and warm   포근하고 따뜻한, 따뜻하고 좋은
cf> nice and tidy, nice and cool, nice and hot
ex> This blanket will keep you nice and warm.


@ Your story doesn’t add up. 이야기가 앞뒤가 안 맞아.

1. I want to get a pair of hiking shoes for my birthday.
2. It’s good to check outdoor conditions before you go hiking.
3. Make sure to come thirty minutes early.
4. Make the water temperature nice and warm for the baby.