Ski & snowboard

The ski season runs roughly from December to early March. Most big resorts are in Gangwon-do, a few hours from Seoul.

Ski & snowboard: companies and official sites

Mona Yongpyong

📍 Gangwon-do and Sokcho

One of Korea’s largest ski resorts, in Pyeongchang. Formerly known as Yongpyong Resort.

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High1 Resort

📍 Gangwon-do and Sokcho

Large ski resort in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do.

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Phoenix Pyeongchang

📍 Gangwon-do and Sokcho

Ski resort in Pyeongchang that hosted snowboard and freestyle events at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

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Vivaldi Park (Sono)

📍 Gangwon-do and Sokcho

Ski resort in Hongcheon, one of the closer big resorts to Seoul. Run by Sono Hotels & Resorts.

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Listings checked 2 November 2026. Korea Backpackers isn't affiliated with these companies. Prices, routes and rules change, so always confirm on the official site.

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