Welli Hilli Park Resort Ski Guide: Quietly Excellent Advanced Skiing in South Korea
A first-hand look at skiing Welli Hilli, a lesser-known ski resort in South Korea with steep upper terrain, manageable crowds, and easy access.
A first-hand look at skiing Welli Hilli, a lesser-known ski resort in South Korea with steep upper terrain, manageable crowds, and easy access.
A practical comparison of High 1 and Yongpyong Resort based on access, terrain, lodging, and how each ski trip actually feels. Written from years of skiing both.
A practical Hokkaido ski packing list based on multiple trips to Niseko and Rusutsu. What to bring, what to rent, and what’s easy to overlook when skiing in Japan.
Figuring out transportation in Hokkaido is one of the biggest hurdles for a ski trip to Niseko or Rusutsu. I’ve done it both on a tight budget and with a rental car, and this guide walks through the options so you can choose what makes the most sense for your trip.
Japow still delivers, but the crowds pushed me to look beyond Japan for my 2026 ski trip. I dug into places like Jyrgalan, Shymbulak, and China’s far west before circling back to Gulmarg in Kashmir. This post walks through the full search and how I landed on my final choice.