Enjoy Ski In Korea: August 2019

Exciting Activities in Korea: Ocean World, Sheep Farm, and Luge World

Looking for tours with entertaining activities to make your vacation in Korea unlike any other? This tour offers splashing action, thrilling speed, and fuzzy cuteness. Get ready for a day full of stimulation and everlasting memories! You can pick and choose from these places for a family vacation in Korea or you can try them all! It can be difficult to try to fit in many diverse activities while on vacation in Korea, but we can help you make the most of your time with round-trip transportation and fast entrance.

Ocean World

Ocean World is a mega water park in Korea with many different water slides, a wave pool, a surfing mont, and more. There are various rides and pools for all members of your family to enjoy. Get away from the city and come to the slopes of Mt. Palbongsan in Gangwon province to feel refreshed.

Dynamic Zone at Ocean World

Ocean World Indoor Facilities

Wave Pool at Ocean World

Aqua Zone at Ocean World

Just because you are visiting Korea during the winter time does not mean you have to miss out on the fun at Ocean World. During the chilly times, there are indoor water slides, wave pools, and outdoor hot springs to enjoy. Not only that, but Ocean World is by Vivaldi Park Ski Resort where you can hang out with us during the winter and take lessons in English to boost up your skills and excitement. Check out the link to our blog post!

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Hot Springs

Luge Ride

Luge World at Vivaldi lets you zoom around the beautiful hills and feel the wind. It’s one of the most exciting activities in Korea for families that love to be sporty. After entering Luge World, you will get a helmet that fits you and take the lift to get up the hills.

During warmer months, the ski slopes at Vivaldi Park transform into the thrilling luge course. Like the slopes, the course is wide and long, so it is super fun to race down the tracks. There will be safety instructions and tips on how to have the best experience at Luge World.

Sheep Farm

After getting off of exhilarating rides, you can relax at Sky Ranch where you can get a drink at the cafe and a meal at the restaurants. There are great trails to go on a calming walk and enjoy nature with your family. A gondola at Vivaldi Park will take you to Sky Ranch.

The sheep here like to hang around the people and to be fed by the visitors. You can pick the option to feed the sheep where you will be given a bucket with their food. The adorable sheep will come to you to get a treat, so you can see them super close up!

Included with the Tour

Round-trip transportation, an English speaking tour staff, Ocean World one day pass, and a towel is included. You can choose options such as the lift ticket to get to Luge World, the luge ride, the gondola ticket, the sheep farm entrance ticket, and the feeding experience.

Excluded from the Tour

Insurance is not included in this tour. You can rent a life vest, tube, swimming suit, and a swimming cap at Ocean World on your own or bring your own if you already own what you need. Lockers are not included, but you can rent a locker for you and your family at Ocean World. Meals are not included with this tour, but there are many food options at Ocean World for you to choose from such as various cafes restaurants and snack stands.

Lockers at Ocean World

Beverage and Snack Stand at Ocean World

Swimwear and Souvenir shop at Ocean World

Why choose this special offer?

This tour allows you to visit popular summer attractions without having to worry about how to get to all the different locations. The biggest water park in Korea, Ocean World is known for its action-packed water slides. If certain family members prefer more relaxed activities, there are also more gentle rides and pools at Ocean World so that everyone can enjoy their experience. From Ocean World, you can take the lift to get to the top of the slope to race down a track at Luge World, and don’t forget about the fluffy sheep that is just a gondola ride away!

Choose JSKI

JSKI will be there with you from pick-up to drop-off to make your experience as seamless and pleasant as possible. We want to help make your trip to Korea memorable. Feel free to contact us.

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Meet JSKI's Instructors: Alex

Hello! I’m Alex.

I was born in Paris, France, and I have been skiing and snowboarding since I was young. I always had an outgoing personality, and I dreamed of experiencing many different cultures while living abroad. I studied in Australia and lived there for about seven years. I had various jobs that allowed me to meet a diverse group of friends. I was introduced to a Korean friend in Australia, and he helped me move to Korea in 2017. With my TESOL English Teaching Certificate that I acquired in Australia, I spent my first year in Korea as an English teacher. This taught me that I loved teaching kids, and I applied to JSKI to continue teaching and meet more people.

Experiencing New Cultures

I like learning about Korean culture, and K-pop was a fun way to get introduced to modern Korean music. These pictures are from when I went to noraebang (also known as karaoke in Japan) in Korea with my coworkers. Listening to Korean songs has always been one of my favorite activities in Korea. When I sang some of my favorite songs at the noraebang, my Korean coworkers were amazed that I knew such classic songs.

One of the songs that I sang at the noraebang was by an artist named Insooni. She was the official spokesperson for the Pyeonchang Winter Olympics, and I had the opportunity to meet her! It was memorable to see such an amazing singer and philanthropist. Insooni is the chairwoman of a school for multicultural students in Korea called the Hamil Schol, and JSKI works with the Hamil School to give free ski camps to the children. It is always amazing to be able to combine my love for sports and the community to help others.

After my first summer in Korea, I went on a long vacation in Cambodia and Vietnam. I loved seeing new Asian cultures, but being away made me realize how much I loved Korea. I even ate Korean food in different countries. I soon moved back to Korea, and I have been teaching skiing in Korea since.

My Love for Teaching

- Daily Ski Lessons

It is common for ski schools to have many young students. I have a passion for teaching children, and I am talented at relating to young people and seeing their point of view. I believe a warm welcome and communication are two of the most important things when teaching, and learning the actual skills come next. I make sure that I am considerate of others, and I remind myself that many people are skiing for their first time. Because I know that I will be a significant part of my students’ memories of skiing or snowboarding, I make sure that they are having a pleasant time learning with me.

Teaching how to ski or snowboard is not simply done with verbal instructions. My lessons are very interactive. I help my students how to put on their skis by showing them and helping those who need extra assistance. Before I end the class, I like to communicate freely with the students so that they can amplify their love for skiing and snowboarding. It is my wish for everyone to enjoy winter sports as much as I do.

Safety is one of our top priorities at JSKI, so I am attentive and careful with children so that they can safely arrive back to their parents.

- JSKI English Ski Camp

Along with JSKI’s daily ski or snowboard lessons, we also run an English Ski Camp. I love working as the main instructor for the ski camp because I can ski with my students for three days, teach them English, and get to know everyone better.

After I finish my day time lessons, I have lunch with my students at the restaurants. It is fun to be able to fuel up with good food, take a rest, and have entertaining conversations.

This video shows my students teaching me how to play a Korean game. I feel proud to see them use English which isn’t their native language to explain the rules to me.

After three days of getting to know the kids, I make sure that everyone learned a lot and had tons of fun. I always hope to see them again with improved ski and English skills.

Working for JSKI

One of JSKI’s strengths is teamwork. The instructors work amazingly well together, and everyone is very considerate. This makes working for JSKI a blast!

In this picture, we are celebrating a coworker’s birthday. Having bonding moments like these allow our company to grow stronger, and our customers are able to see that JSKI is filled with laughter and great memories.

As winter comes to an end each ski season, it is sad to say goodbye. I am saying goodbye to our field staff YunA in this picture. I hope you’ll get to meet him when you come to ski or snowboard with us!

When I am not teaching skiing, I train to make sure that my skills are improving. You can see me mogul skiing on these irregular slopes in this video. It’s hard to ski on these surfaces, so I make sure to practice a lot to become better.

On days where we are not working at the English Ski Camp, the instructors get together to share a meal. We talk about our day and relax after a hard day of work.

As mentioned above, safety is very important to JSKI. Our instructors get first aid training to assist our students in cases of emergencies. We practice CPR skills for adults and children to be able to help all of our students.

I was able to receive the Best Review Award at the end of the ski season. This award is given to the instructor with the most positive feedback from our customers. I was excited to be given this award, and I am determined to become an even better instructor next season and spread my passion for skiing and snowboarding.

If you are looking to ski with friends or family, I want you to know that skiing is more than just a sport. It comes with a “growth mindset” where you need to make sure to continuously improve and have fun while doing so. This mindset also comes with awareness for safety, personal goals, and an open mind. We at JSKI are prepared to make your winter holiday extra memorable, and I hope to see you this winter!

Sincerely,

Alex

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What JSKI Does to Ensure Safety

Skiing or snowboarding during the winter in Korea brings a lot of excitement, and our instructors make sure our lessons are both entertaining and educational. However, the fun cannot continue without safety. Safety is one of our top priorities at JSKI, and our team is trained to handle emergency situations.

Our instructors complete CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training to obtain the skills and information needed to assist adults and younger students. If a breathing or cardiac emergency occurs, the CPR training can make a tremendous difference because starting effective CPR within two minutes of cardiac arrest can increase the chance of survival by 200% to 300%.

JSKI’s instructors go through both adult CPR classes and pediatric CPR classes. If the student is under eight years

old, resuscitation techniques are not the same as those used for adults. The airway may need to be properly cleared. Additionally, the chest compression proportion for young children, toddlers, and infants are different from those used for adults.

Our instructors receive training from certified professionals, and the hands-on training helps JSKI better prepare for emergency situations in real life.

This training keeps instructors’ preparedness and safety awareness high. It’s an integral part of your comfort and security during your fun times with JSKI. We can provide you with professional snowsport instruction in English and guidance to help you make the most of your time both on the slopes and with other amenities at the resort. We will be there with you from pick-up to drop-off to make your experience as seamless and pleasant as possible. We want to help make your trip to Korea memorable. Feel free to contact us.

Make your vacation in Korea safe and exciting with JSKI!

Website: http://jski.co.kr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jskikorea

Facebook: https://facebook.com/jskikorea

Youtube: http://bit.ly/JskiYouTube

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+82) 10 63547963

Meet JSKI's Instructors: Greg

Hello!

I’m Greg. I am from the state of Colorado in the United States of America. That’s in the Rocky Mountains, so I’ve been skiing my whole life and teaching skiing for decades. Currently, I’m an English professor at a South Korean university, and I’m so lucky to have nice, long winter vacations during which I can be a ski instructor for JSKI!

I've been a professional ski instructor for more than twenty years. Mostly, I've taught in the Rocky Mountains in the USA, and I've also taught in New Zealand and a few seasons in South Korea. As well as Level II Certification, I have special certification for teaching freestyle (Level 1) and kids (Level 2). For safety, I also have lifeguard and first aid certification. I've earned awards for Rookie of the Year, Most Enthusiastic Instructor, Adult Instructor of the Year and Instructor Lifetime Achievement.

Working for JSKI

My love for skiing and teaching led me to interesting experiences such as teaching at an indoor ski facility in Korea. Although it was a cool experience being able to ski indoors, nothing can beat the real slopes. A couple of years ago, when I heard that JSKI was looking for ski instructors who teach in English, I was quick to apply. I was hired and proudly became a part of the JSKI team.

Before the ski season officially starts, JSKI has an orientation with various ice breakers and information sessions. Last year, I was impressed by JSKI’s gratitude for its students and mission to help them ski happily. It was great to get to know the other instructors. I was excited to work with a global team who are fluent in many different languages including English and Chinese. The orientation is a great way to get the team excited for winter.

A lot of preparation is involved to make sure our students have their best experience with us. We check all of the ski boots, make sure the ski edges are in good shape, and inspect the helmets and gloves. It is important that all of the gear necessary for skiing is well prepared as safety is one of JSKI’s top priorities. After checking the equipment, I contact our clients to set up a meeting place for their lesson.

Because a majority of our students who come to Korea to ski are first-time skiers or beginners, we make sure they are well prepared by assisting them with choosing the right clothing and equipment. I also take time to answer any questions new students may have. Many of our students are five to fifteen-years-old, so we make sure that lessons are fun and engaging with the desires and abilities of each person integrated into the instruction. Asking and answering questions to get to know each other on the ski lift helps new skiers relax and have a blast coming down on the slopes. Careful observation, as well as checking for understanding and improvement insures enjoyment and success.

Korea is a great choice for skiing and experiencing winter. Vivaldi Park, has excellent snow maintenance, and there are lifts that serve trails for the various levels of skiers from first day to expert. Even if you have never been on skis before, your instructor will help you learn to move around on a flat area, and then you’ll soon be able to ride the lift and come down the run that is designed for first-day skiers.

For children who have not skied before, I teach them about how to take skies on and off and get around on flat areas with skis on. Kids pick skills up very quickly, and it’s fun to help them acquire new abilities and confidence.

JSKI’s English Ski Camp

In addition to daily ski lessons, my work at JSKI also includes running the English Ski Camp. The instructors give students both ski and English lessons. It’s an amazing program for children who want to learn how to ski and speak English with confidence. The program is for two nights and three days. Unlike other ski camps that have fifteen to twenty students per instructor, JSKI’s English Ski Camp teaches much smaller groups. Each instructor is in charge of five students at the most. This allows me to learn each student’s name, personality, abilities, and interests. I personalize the experience to suit the group and the individuals in it.

Lunchtime during ski camp is lots of fun. Everyone gets to know each other better, and it’s nice to have a break with delicious food and drinks. After lunch, we go into afternoon ski lessons. After dinner, English classes officially begin! Each instructor has a table, and the children rotate to experience each instructor’s topic of special interest. I teach children about the history of the United States. On the day this photo was taken, I taught them about the Fourth of July and its significance to the American people. With entertaining drawing sessions and games, the English classes are just as fun as the ski lessons. The night ends with conversation games that children adore, picture time, and an inspiring recap of the eventful day!

The JSKI Community

During Christmas time, the whole team gets together to have a Christmas party. We exchange gifts, share delicious cake, and have great camaraderie. The JSKI community is warm and inviting, and it makes wintertime extra memorable.

This is the day I got an achievement award from JSKI! It was awesome to be able to have fun and be recognized for my work.

Skiing is much more than just a sport to me. It’s a beautiful lifestyle with wonderful people. It’s poetry in movement with nature.

Skiing will never lose its allure. The desire to improve my skiing and teaching will always keep it as fresh as new snow. Sharing this joy with students and helping them have a great time skiing really deepens my enjoyment. I believe JSKI is ready to make your winter in Korea an outstanding and unforgettable memory. I hope you can join me this winter, and we'll use my experience and enthusiasm to help make your skiing very fun and rewarding!

Sincerely,

Greg