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[hagwonnewbie]

I want to get an idea about some different places in Korea.

Could anybody mention the pros and cons of their experiences skiing here.

[phenomenon09]

went boarding at muju last saturday, it got really crowded around noon (45 minute lift wait at the base) but that was mostly on the beginner slopes. there weren't too many people on the upper half of the hill but it was windy and a lot of the powder was gone from the slopes, even though it snowed all day. some sections of the runs were just ice.

[dosed_neurons]

how is pyeongchang? as good as your average rocky mountain resort?

[blackjack]

Okay let's get this settled there are no good ski fields in Korea not a one. I'm normally pretty pro Korea but this is one area they are lacking. It's not their fault, not enough snow, mountains are small and too many people.

If you want a good ski field you have to head over to Japan.

There are a couple of average skifields, with the best being high1

http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=266941

and here are some photos to give you an idea as to what it looks like

http://picasaweb.google.com/Daxwave/High1?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD-ne_g2crZRA#

[dosed_neurons]

so...am i to assume that korea's bid to get the olympics is unjustified?

[blackjack]

[Vimfuego]

[lk12621]

When I've gone it hasnt been too great... but I'm sure the right time and condidtions you can find some good times

[jimm1909]

[DeMayonnaise]

Agree with everything here. 2 winter ago I went skiing in Korea and it absolutely sucked. Last winter I went to Japan and it was much like what you'd get in the Rockies...lots of snow, big mountains. It was a lot of fun.

I love skiing, but it isn't worth it in Korea. I end up just being depressed at how bad it is here.

Also...Koreans ski like they drive.

[drama_addict]

Best Ski Resort I've found is Hi1 (Hi One) in Taebaek.

You can take the train from Cheongyanggi Stn in Seoul to Taebaek Stn, It's about a four hour trip.

The resort has rental skis, parkas, and other equipment if you don't have any of your own. It's 50K for a day pass, 40K if you pay with a credit card.

I'm looking into getting a season pass next winter if I recontract in August.

[kkhaines]

I couldn't agree more! Taebaek is an amazing ski location
Although the class of the resort doesn't compare to a Las Vegas Luxury Hotel, it is a great place to vacation and a reasonable price to pay for an amazing experience.
It seems strange to me that Korea wouldn't have better ski locations. I do still want to go there however, what month did you visit?

[LSmith]

[SeoulMan6]

Yeah, they're not the best resorts, especially if you're a good skier. But you can still have a good time.

I've never been to Hi-one but it gets good reviews, but it's a long way to get there. Phoenix Park (had a season pass last year) is pretty good and convenient. Yongpyong is the biggest in Korea (I think) but has been a bit icy the couple of times I've been there.

Muju sucks. Don't bother unless you can't get to Gangwon-do or are a beginner.

If you can go on a weekday, you'll enjoy it wherever you are. Weekends get crazy busy though.

[Bibbitybop]

High One is the biggest. I will never go back to Yongpyeong, their snow conditions and grooming sucks. Lots of ice, and of course it is unmarked.