The Top 5 Most Unexpected Places to Ski Skiing and snowboarding are sports that are enjoyed in almost every region of the world. Whether the area is served by lifts or is a backcountry paradise barely matters as long as there is a way up and a ride down. These are the 5 strangest, most unexpected areas that you can ski: 5. Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort, Arizona – […] Brains Jesse | July 7, 2022 0 Comments
North Korea Banned from 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics The International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday that North Korea will be banned from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. The decision came after North Korea chose not to participate in this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, according to the IOC. The IOC executive board’s decision bans a North Korean delegation from entering the Beijing Games, which are set to begin in less than […] Olympics Martin Kuprianowicz | September 13, 2021 2 Comments
The 5 Weirdest Ski Resorts Throughout the world, there are 6,053 ski resorts. Within the thousands of resorts worldwide, there are bound to be some odd ones. With so many to choose from, what are some of the strangest ski resorts in the world? 1. Masikryong, North Korea The country this resort is located in is unusual, considering North Korea has been under dictatorship rule […] Industry News Breya Bergom | September 12, 2021 4 Comments
Ski Holiday In North Korea? Whoever thinks to take a ski holiday in North Korea? Well in 2017, National Geographic published this short film featuring Britain’s fastest snowboarder Jamie Barrow, showing a glimpse into life in the mysterious country. The film takes a trip through the capital city Pyongyang before heading to the slopes of Masikryong. Related: North Korea Officially Trademarks “Masikryong Hotel” for Ski […] Industry News Rouchelle Gilmore | September 10, 2020 2 Comments
North Korea Officially Trademarks “Masikryong Hotel” for Ski Resort Believe it or not, North Korea has a ski resort. Known as Masikryong Ski Resort, it is seen by the World as a luxury pet project of North Korean leader and avid skier Kim Jong-un. The resort is located outside the east coast city of Wonsan and is rumored to have cost $35 million to build. It claims to boast […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | July 2, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Inside North Korea | Lester Holt Reports from a Modern Ski Resort NBC Nightly News sent anchorman Lester Holt to Masikryong ski resort in North Korea, where skiers from both North and South Korea are expected to train for the Olympics side by side. While only a small gesture in the world of international diplomacy, having athletes from both North and South Korea train and compete together is a step in the […] Industry News Steven Agar | January 24, 2018 0 Comments
Some World Leaders Considering Pulling Teams Out Of PyeongChang 2018 The world is watching intently as South Korea ramps up preparations for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, which are now only a few months away. Tensions surrounding North Korea are high right now which is causing South Korea to feel the effects as they prepare to host the world. The main concern on everyone’s mind seems to be surrounding the safety […] Industry News Caitlin Perry | October 17, 2017 0 Comments
Kim Jong-un Climbs North Korea’s Tallest Mountain According to the state-run media, Kim Jong-un has climbed North Korea’s highest peak, Mount Paektu. Reports say the leader summited the 9,022 foot peak alongside hundreds of fighter pilots and party officials. “Climbing Mount Paektu provides precious mental pabulum more powerful than any kind of nuclear weapon,” Jong-un said to the troops, according to a Rodung newspaper. (“pabulum” = “bland or insipid intellectual matter, entertainment) ameliatraynor | April 24, 2015 2 Comments
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