High1 Resort
Korea's biggest ski resort by skiable area, perched high in Gangwon Province with reliable artificial snow and the country's largest casino.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
685m (2,247ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,345m (4,413ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
660m (2,165ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
280cm (110in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
18
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
10
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
29 km of pistes
Marked piste length across the lift-linked area
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
20%
Best For
Location
High1 sits in the Taebaek Mountains of Gangwon Province, in the mountainous interior of eastern South Korea. The setting is high and continental, with peaks rising above the surrounding forested valleys near the town of Jeongseon.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Seoul Incheon (ICN), about 3.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Seoul Incheon (ICN)3.5 hoursDirections
- Yangyang (YNY)2.5 hoursDirections
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