Oak Valley Ski Resort - Least Crowded in Seoul
Hey there, Spring is about to arrive but I would like to pen down my spontaneous yet awesome snowboarding trip last winter of 2023 over here. It was just 1 week before Christmas, my mind space wasn’t in the right place. It was filled with a mixed baggage of emotions, longing and emptiness of yet another white Christmas. I wanted an excitement so I made a bet to myself. If my mind is still contemplating to seek for a winter adventure for the next 24 hours, then I will go ahead and book a flight to the nearest destination and most affordable one for a snowboarding trip. Well obviously I lost the bet. So I booked a return ticket to Seoul, South Korea from 20th Dec 2023 - 25th Dec 2023 just to quench my thirst for a satisfaction adventure.
So I booked my flight using Traveloka and flew with Batik Air for the first time. Cost me RM1,987.16 after coupon discount. It was on the high side but since I’ve lost the bet so heck yea. Honestly for a last minute booking and during Christmas, I was beyond thrilled. The flight was really a pleasant experience for me. Took the red-eye flight and was welcomed with cold crispy air of Seoul at 6am upon arrival. Brrr..but this was what I've came for so I packed all my winter gears and clothes thinking if I could bare the winter for 3 months, I could do this. haha.. mentally I was prepared, physically not much because the -15’C win of Seoul just froze my soul unexpectedly. Literally speaking but I found the beauty of anticipating Christmas in Seoul magically fascinating. Christmas trees and markets are lit up gigantically, Christmas songs blasting along the streetwalk of Myeongdong, couples romancing just like the K-drama,
I’ve got less than a week to plan and book for my snowboarding trip. So after checking around, I’ve finally decided to explore the least crowded ski resort in Seoul which is Oak Valley Ski Resort. I booked using KLOOK at RM324.37 @ USD68.33 which I will spelt it out below what are inclusive in the package and it was certainly worth it! Also if you planning to book any of the package in KLOOK, please use my code WANDERWITHDEVI for a 5% discount. It was super easy, hassle-free and you don’t even need to bring any of the ski equipments.
Great weather and I had amazing time snowboarding at Oak Valley Ski Resort, Gangwon-do, South Korea
See it wasn’t that crowded making it the perfect place for beginner snowboarder like me :) and check out the moon !
Departure Info : 2 meeting points. I choose Myengdong because I stayed at the hostel which was just 4 minutes walk and I will shared it at other post.
06:45 Meet up - Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4 or 07:15 Meet up - Myeongdong Station Exit 2 (Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded)
09:20-10:30 clothing and equipment rental
10:30-16:00 free time for lunch and ski/snowboard activity
16:00-16:30 return clothes and equipment
17:50 To drop-off point - Myeongdong or Hongyik Univ. Station
What’s Included:
1 day lift ticket
Chinese / English / Korean / Cantonese-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Snowboard, Snowboard boots, Snowboard jacket & pants
I actually rent the butt /knee protector and helmet for an extra precautions. Trust me if you are a beginner, this will be great as a boost of confidence and also you will not get hurt when you fall especially butt falling .. hehe
Once they pick us up at the meeting point by bus, we are then were brought to this Ski rental place to choose our snowboard jacket & pants. It is in the packages. sizes available from S-XL nice bright colours. I decided to use my own waterproof jackets. if you prefer to buy your own pants you can also get it from SHOPEE HERE which I have also shared HERE in my 1st snowboarding experience in Europe.
So I rented this hip & knee protective for my own extra protection during snowboarding. Trust me this is a life saver! it was KW15,000 @ RM52 for both these and the helmet. For the thermal fleece legging that I’m wearing, I bought it from SHOPEE LINK HERE @ RM22.50 / USD4.74 , it is super comfortable and keeps me warm. By the way, please bring cash as they do not have any credit/debit facilities which lucky me I only have exactly Korean Won for the rent. fuh! what a relief.
Then we continued our journey to the Oak Valley Ski Resort where you can pick up your snowboard and boots (in the package)
Don’t worry if you have to place your shoes or other belonging, keep it at the locker for rent at KW1,000 @ RM3.48
Just incase if you want to drive here instead, above are the ticket prices. and yes romance is widely seen here like k-drama scenes.
Happy snowboarder
I bought my own goggles and brought along for this trip.
Checkout my instagram page for more snowboarding trip. I truly enjoyed it and don’t mind to go back again this year 2024.
Anyone interested for me to organize for a ski/snowboarding trip in South Korea, comment below or email me at wanderwithdevi@gmail.com .
Till then keep wandering and stay curious for an adventure of your life.
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