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SeoulMan6 · Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Location: Gangwon-do

I think I'm going to get a season pass (about 350,000 won) for High1 this year.

Anyone do it last year? Was it worth it?

Is the snow really better than at Yongpyong and Phoenix Park?

Thanks.

SeoulMan6 · Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Location: Gangwon-do

Underwaterbob · Joined: 08 Jan 2005 Location: In Cognito

I did a bit of boarding at High 1 and Phoenix Park last year and I thought the snow was better at the latter. It probably had more to do with High 1 being ridiculously crowded, and Phoenix Park being practically empty because of the times I went than actual average snow quality.

I been buying season passes for Sajo in Suanbo. It's one of the smallest and crappiest ski resorts, but it's only 15 minutes down the road from where I live. I'm looking forward to this year's season.

stevelad_83 · Joined: 13 Oct 2008

I boarded last season at High 1. Yes, it is ridiculously crowded. Also a season pass cost 500 thousand won. You can get a 50% doscount if you've been living in Gangwon-do for 6 months. The snow was average but the facilities are quite good.

SeoulMan6 · Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Location: Gangwon-do

Did you go weekends or weekdays? I can't imagine it being too crowded on weekdays, which is when I'll be going. Very Happy

I thought Phoenix Park would be busier because it's near the expressway and thus easy to get to. Did that High1 train make the resort crowded?

500,000 won last year? It's much cheaper this year.
http://www.snowpark.or.kr/1103

earthbound14 · Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Location: seoul

Vimfuego · Joined: 10 Apr 2009

I'm also intrigued about the upcoming winter season. Is it too expensive just to buy day tickets and check out different resorts each week? I'll mostly be riding on Sundays and Mondays, do the free transport shuttles/buses/trains run on weekdays?

Bibbitybop · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

High 1 is much bigger and better than everything else, but they still don't have a proper terrain park.

SeoulMan6 · Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Location: Gangwon-do

I just realized that High1's pass (called D-10) is good for just 10 days. Don't they have a season pass?!

BobbyOrr · Joined: 01 Jun 2009

I seem to have found the skier/boarder, so I hope the OP doesn't mind if I ask a few questions.

1. Which resort has the best park? (I'm not expecting Whistler of course)

2. What resort do you think is the best comprise between terrain, crowds, money, and travel from Seoul? I've heard there are some good buses from Seoul to the resorts.

SeoulMan6 · Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Location: Gangwon-do

I've only been to Yongpyong and Muju. I liked that Yongpyong is big and I've enjoyed pretty empty slopes on weekdays. The downside is a lot of ice and, as one of the other posters said, some of the trails are a bit skinny.

Muju is pretty crap and is only of value if you live nearby, I think. It's just too warm there and too crowded.

I think all resorts have ski buses that leave from Seoul and High1 even has a special train. I've never used them because I live close to the resorts. Check their websites.

stevelad_83 · Joined: 13 Oct 2008

Like I said, season pass is 500K or 250K for Gangwon resident (at least it was last season). It is generally less busy on weekedays; the night sessions were the least crowded last year. A new resort has just opened in nearby Taebaek (O2 Resort). I haven't been, but maybe the competition will push prices down and help with overcrowding.