{"id":412637,"date":"2015-03-25T03:16:08","date_gmt":"2015-03-25T09:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/?p=412637"},"modified":"2015-06-14T17:09:21","modified_gmt":"2015-06-14T23:09:21","slug":"skiing-in-south-korea-enjoying-sunny-days-at-yongpyong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/skiing-in-south-korea-enjoying-sunny-days-at-yongpyong\/","title":{"rendered":"Skiing In South Korea: Enjoying Sunny Days at YongPyong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Out of the 6 days that we skied in YongPyong, it snowed five of those days.  Although we enjoyed being rewarded by plentiful white fluffy stuff, was also wanted to emerge from the clouds to see exactly what surrounded us.  During the afternoon of day four, the clouds began to lift.  And day 5 was brilliantly sunny and sparkly.  These photos are from those days, and are our best photos from the trip.<\/p>\n<p>This will be our last report of our Skiing in South Korea series.  Perhaps it&#8217;s only appropriate that we saved the best for last \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>We finally saw the ocean, in the distance on the right.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0948gondolafromtop.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"583\" alt=\"View from YongPyong, South Korea gondola.\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rainbow chair.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0679rainbowchair.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"671\" alt=\"Rainbow chair at YongPyong ski resort.\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0928rainbowchair.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Rainbow chair at YongPyong ski resort.\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more READ MORE!--><\/p>\n<p>You can see why there is really no off-piste skiing \ud83d\ude42<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0681treeview.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Views while skiing at YongPyong ski resort in South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0683treeview.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Views while skiing at YongPyong ski resort in South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From the top of the gondola you could hike far out on the ridge.  Of course, we did that one day.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0693hike.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Hike on ridge at top of gondola at YongPyong, South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An obligatory selfie taken on the hike&#8230;. with our ski boots on of course.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0688selfie.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Frank &#038; Brittany Konsella skiing in YongPyong, South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The views from the ridge were amazing.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0699mountains.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Views from top of YongPyong, South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On our way back we caught a nice view of the lodge.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0706lodgefromhike.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Lodge at top of YongPyong ski resort in South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then there was more skiing.  The powder&#8217;s always sweeter on the other side of the fence \ud83d\ude09<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0768brittany.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"582\" alt=\"Brittany Konsella skiing in YongPyong, South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0774britski.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"603\" alt=\"Brittany Konsella skiing in YongPyong, South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Of course, it was fun to ski through the &#8220;little house&#8221; too \ud83d\ude42<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0827skithruhouse.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"620\" alt=\"Brittany Konsella skiing in YongPyong, South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>More mountain views.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0844view.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Mountian views from YongPyong ski resort in South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0885seaofmountains.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"457\" alt=\"Mountian views from YongPyong ski resort in South Korea. \"  class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0908topofparadise.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Mountian views from YongPyong ski resort in South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And frosty trees.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0849trees2.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"613\" alt=\"Frosty trees at YongPyong ski resort in South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0850trees.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"734\" alt=\"Frosty trees at YongPyong ski resort in South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the distance, we could see the <a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/skiing-in-south-korea-night-skiing-and-a-night-on-the-town\/\" target=\"_blank\">town<\/a> below.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0868townbelow.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"town near YongPyong ski resort in South Korea.\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We could also see the top of the neighboring <a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/skiing-in-south-korea-2018-winter-olympics-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alpensia and Alpensia ski jump<\/a>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0869alpensia.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Alpensia ski jump in South Korea, seen from YongPyong. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And we could look into North Korea.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0956northkorea.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"437\" alt=\"North Korea seen from YongPyong ski resort in South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And a parting view of the impressive lodge at the top of Dragon Peak.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/skiingsouthkoreapart2\/IMG_0877DragonHouse.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Lodge at top of Dragon Peak at YongPyong ski area in South Korea. \" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, when we watch the 2018 Winter Olympics, we can say, &#8220;We&#8217;ve been there.&#8221; You can go there too!  It&#8217;s easy!  Just let <a href=\"http:\/\/ski-korea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ski-korea.com<\/a> help!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Skiing in South Korea Series<\/h2>\n<p>If you liked this post, please take a look at the other posts in this series:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/skiing-in-south-korea-yongpyong-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\">YongPyong Part 1<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/skiing-in-south-korea-2018-winter-olympics-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\">2018 Winter Olympics Preview<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/skiing-in-south-korea-a-cultural-look-at-yongpyong-amenities\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Cultural Look at YongPyong Amenities<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/skiing-in-south-korea-korean-food\/\" target=\"_blank\">Korean Food<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/skiing-in-south-korea-night-skiing-and-a-night-on-the-town\/\" target=\"_blank\">Night Skiing and a Night on the Town<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/skiing-in-south-korea-enjoying-sunny-days-at-yongpyong\" target=\"_blank\">Enjoying Sunny Days at YongPyong<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/www.avantlink.com\/link.php?ml=28741&amp;p=23393&amp;pw=29053\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Out of the 6 days that we skied in YongPyong, it snowed five of those days. 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