ippy 66 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Im probably about to move to the south of korea (near Gwangju) some time next month. I was thinking of spending my weekends in and around Muju. Anyone got any better recommendations? Also, anything like rakuten or yahoo auctions? Finally, are there any gelende maps anywhere. Only one ive seen so far is for muju. As far as other places go, High 1 looks like it could be fun, sorta, but the place does have a bit of a conveyor belt look to it. And pyeongchang got kinda slated for being pretty much ice the last two years as far as ive learned? Am i missing anything? Starting to get the itch already and wanting a full range of info, but its pretty hard to find. Anyone got direct hands on info they can let me in on? Its all appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Korea is very dry in winter and the resorts there would barely survive without snowmaking. They do get occasional reasonable natural falls and if you live close by should be a bit of fun. If I were you though I'd save and head back to Japan for a week or two each winter and just head up to the Korean resorts now and then after a decent snowfall. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 The weekends are carzy crazy. The Seoul-ites drive up in hordes, they queue jump 'cos it takes 45 mins to get on a chair. It's crazy. I'll never go back to Korea for skiing. They spray at night and it settles as ice for the next morning. They stop the lifts for lunch, so a million people are in the hall getting lunch down to go back queuing for the lifts. I've been to Yong Pyong, Phoenix Park, Muju. The latter was the best of them. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 How far from where you are is that thursday? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 that be 2100km, 3.5 hour flight. Spend the first evening in Seoul and catch the coach up in the morning. Make sure it is not a Sat or Sunday morning 'cos you'll be fighting to get on. thank heavens I don't do that anymore. Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thusrday...tell us one of your korea skiing stories Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 ahhh... I'm afraid it'll just be a rant on how sad it was that we went there so many times. Now, JJ's at the Grand Hyatt, those were happy times. Link to post Share on other sites
app 0 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I went once when I was in Korea for a winter. Wasn't the best. (slight watering-down of the truth there perhaps) Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Talking to some agents from Hong Kong recently it seems that many from HK have been lured up to Korea to ski but few go back more than once. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 it's about a third of the cost of a Japan trip. Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 The part about closing the lifts for lunch is funny. Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 They could almost do it here, with pretty much everyone going in for lunch at the designated time! Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I'm sure it's fine if you've not seen snow before and just want to do some snowplay. If you're really into your skiing though I don't think Korea will ever become a major international skiing destination! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 NO WAY! Lunchtime is the best time for riding I always eat early and late and ride through 11.30-1.30 because it is so much quieter. Thier lunch provides me with peace! Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Definitely, after early morning it's the best time. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 a lot more people would be less pissed off if they left the lifts running and let people eat when they like. It's all a bit factory like. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Originally Posted By: Go Native I'm sure it's fine if you've not seen snow before and just want to do some snowplay. If you're really into your skiing though I don't think Korea will ever become a major international skiing destination! Totally agree, for first timers who can then decide to not continue or go on to enjoy it in a much better environment. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 But seriously if a first timer has a crap time maybe they will choose not to go back to the sport at all, when what they have is a skewed perception. Saw this poor chick this past week being dragged by her snowboarder boyfriend down the village trail at Thredbo - it is a green trail, but in reality unless it is covered in a 30cm layer of powder it rides much more like an intermediate trail (particularly in certain sections) - the poor girl could not even stand up on her heel edge - it was ridiculous. How in heck they got off the chairlift is beyond me! I can guarentee she was having a cr@p time, and that she will avoid that kind of humiliation and pain with vigour in future. Perhaps the above statement should be ammended to be LOCAL first timers. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Or they could put up big signs and messages on the video screens: "PLEASE NOTE: While we hope you enjoy your day here, please remember that this place is actually really rubbish, so don't be put off skiing. Go somewhere else and you are bound to enjoy it more" Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Originally Posted By: 2pints,mate Or they could put up big signs and messages on the video screens: "PLEASE NOTE: While we hope you enjoy your day here, please remember that this place is actually really rubbish, so don't be put off skiing. Go somewhere else and you are bound to enjoy it more" so you HAVE been skiing in Scotland!! Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Would love to go TB. All those deep fried mars bars to boot! Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver Originally Posted By: 2pints,mate Or they could put up big signs and messages on the video screens: "PLEASE NOTE: While we hope you enjoy your day here, please remember that this place is actually really rubbish, so don't be put off skiing. Go somewhere else and you are bound to enjoy it more" so you HAVE been skiing in Scotland!! Or Australia! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Originally Posted By: 2pints,mate Would love to go TB. All those deep fried mars bars to boot! yeah they really keep you warm when the biting wind is trying its damndest to blow your face off!! Link to post Share on other sites
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