Time to dust off your goggles and salopettes because ski season has officially arrived.
Whether you are a seasoned skier or a nervous newbie, nothing beats the feeling of gliding down mountains of white magic at this time of year.
If you are bored of mainstream ski resorts but are still keen to update your Instagram followers about some après antics, try one of the following places for a truly memorable snowy experience.
Pre-Christmas is the best time to book a ski break
“With last year’s cost-of-living crisis fading, this year has seen peak dates in the ski industry especially booking out much earlier,” says Richard Sinclair, CEO of SNO, one of the UK’s leading ski holiday providers. “Weeks like the February half-term are already over 80% booked, so booking early has become essential this winter.”
Right now, he says, is the best time to be making plans.
“Bookings can slow down when skiers focus on Christmas shopping, which is why there are some strong discounts on offer now, so travellers should make the most of this shift in focus to secure good deals. If you see a really big saving such as a BOGOF [buy-one-get-one-free] lift-pass deal, it’s worth booking your holiday quickly, as those are the deals that sell out first.”
1. South Korea
If you ooze confidence on the slopes and are looking for a new skiing spot to challenge your skills, then look no further.
South Korea’s diverse mountain terrain attracts some of the best skiers in the world – and the country’s largest and oldest resort, Yongpyong in Gangwon-do, encompasses a particularly challenging piste to conquer.
The ideal time to go to skiing in Korea is between late November to late February (or early March) as the density of snowfall and low temperatures provide the perfect Korean winter experience.
Après-ski in Korea is much more low-key compared to what you might be used to in the Alps – so think soju (Korean rice wine) shots and Korean BBQ rather than champagne sprays and cheese fondue.
2. India
India has some of the highest mountains in the world, but many people don’t know about its hidden skiing resorts that are nestled in the Himalayas.
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