About Skiing in Gyeonggi-do
Let’s be honest. The ski slopes in Gyeonggi-do are not spectacular for many reasons such as they use mostly fake snow, there are tons of people, the runs are short, and tons of other things that skiing purists will rant about. However, if you love skiing and being outside none of that really matters. You can have fun at any slope because you just love being outside.
The world is a dynamic place and not every country has access to every climate and sometimes it’s great to simply be outside on the slopes and not fixate on if it’s “the best in the whole world.” It doesn’t need to be the best to still be a VERY fun day with friends. Let go of your expectations and go enjoy what skiing is in Gyeonggi-do, Korea without comparing. Take a chance and exist in the moment.
Gyeonggi Ski Reports Perfect for Beginners
Now, although skiing purists might now be happy, beginning skiers will likely have a blast on these slopes. They will have a variety of easy, short runs to practice their skills and not get too worn out. Beginners should absolutely take up skiing while in Korea.
About Korean Ski Season
Depending on the weather, the ski season runs from late November through March. During that time, much of the snow on Gyeonggi-do resorts is man-made. This means it will often be icy and hard due to the combination of manmade now, temps, and the number of people on the slopes.
About Gear Rental
The ski resorts rent just about everything you could need to go skiing. They also have different levels of rentals for different prices. They have general rentals and then high-end rentals. Regular rentals may range from 25,000 – 40,000 depending on the time of day and day of the week. Whereas high-end ski rentals may range from 40,000-50,000 depending on the time of day and day of the week.
You can rent from the ski resort itself or other smaller shops near the ski resort. Prices are often similar at all locations.
In addition to renting boots, boards, and bindings – you can also rent snow gear such as snowsuits. Gear rentals are available for kids and adults. Prices for gear rental may range from 10,000- 20,000 depending on different criteria.
Ticketing Times and Sample Prices
This is a sample price list pulled from the English Language site for Yong Pyong. Not all ski resorts follow the exact same pricing and timetable structure. However, this does give you a solid look at what might be available at each resort. You can contact 1330 to learn about the exact schedule at the resort of your choice.
You will notice that night skiing is a popular thing in Korea. This can be very nice for those who would like to go skiing after work. It’s actually quite easy to finish up work in Pyeongtaek and head to the slopes in Yongin or Icheon.
(units : ₩)
| Ticket | Hour | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime (Morning + Afternoon) | 09:00~17:00 | Adult | 80,000 |
| Child | 65,000 | ||
| Morning/Afternoon | Morning: 09:00~13:00 Afternoon : 13:00~17:00 | Adult | 63,000 |
| Child | 51,000 | ||
| Night I | 19:00~22:00 | Adult | 58,000 |
| Child | 47,000 | ||
| Night II | 19:00~24:00 | Adult | 71,000 |
| Child | 57,000 | ||
| Night III | 21:00~24:00 | Adult | 51,000 |
| Child | 41,000 | ||
| Afternoon+Night I | 13:00~22:00 | Adult | 93,000 |
| Child | 75,000 | ||
| Afternoon+Night II | 13:00~24:00 | Adult | 106,000 |
| Child | 85,000 |
4 Gyeonggi-do Ski Slopes
These are organized by the closest to furthest from Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Pyeongtaek is the home to both Camp Humphreys Army Base and Osan Air Force Base.
Yangji Pine Ski Resort
031-338-2001
Copy and paste phone numbers into Naver Maps to get directions
Hangul Address
경기 용인시 처인구 양지면 남평로 112
Small ski resort in Yongin that uses mostly artificial snow.
Jisan Forest Ski Resort
031-644-1200
Copy and paste phone numbers into Naver Maps to get directions
Hangul Address
경기 이천시 마장면 지산로 267
A small ski slope that uses mostly artificial snow. Great for beginners.
Gonjiamri Ski Resort
02-1661-8787
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Bears Town Ski Resort
031-540-5000
Copy and paste phone numbers into Naver Maps to get directions
Hangul Address
경기 포천시 내촌면 금강로2536번길 27
Possibly the best Gyeonggido Ski resort due to its northern location.
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