The purpose of this study is to explore the correlation between mountain excursion and reading and relational implications, which are presented in the mounting climbing writings about Jiri Mountain and Cheongryang Mountain. It examined the standing of Jiri Mountain and Cheongryang Mountain, the relationship between reading and mountain excursion, and the trend of reading, which are demonstrated in the course of mountain excursion. It inquired into substantial results of efforts in pursuit of the cultivation of mind and the perfection of learning. Jiri Mountain and Cheongryang Mountain are the mountains of both Nammyeong and Taegye. Ancient sages like these scholars thought that reading books and going up mountain are analogous. They read a variety of books such as 『Sohak』, 『Geunsarok』, and sacred books while they were making a sightseeing tour of mountains and waters. Ancient sages meditated on the spirit of Namyeong and Taegye while making a sightseeing tour of mountains and waters, and cultivated their mind through reading various books. Furthermore, they always studied without interruption in an effort to reach the perfection of saints in learning.