Learn Must-Know Words, Expressions, and Tips for Skiing and Snowboarding in Korea (스키와 스노보드)

South Korea is a fantastic winter sports destination, especially for skiing and snowboarding. Whether you’re hitting the slopes in 강원도 or learning for the first time, this guide will teach you the essential Korean vocabulary (겨울 스포츠 어휘) and useful expressions to navigate ski resorts like a local!

🏔️ Must-Know Ski & Snowboard Vocabulary in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
스키	seu-ki	Ski
스노보드	seu-no-bo-deu	Snowboard
리조트	ri-jo-teu	Resort
슬로프	seul-lo-peu	Slope
리프트	ri-peu-teu	Ski lift
장비	jang-bi	Gear/equipment
스키복	seu-ki-bok	Ski wear
헬멧	hel-met	Helmet
고글	go-geul	Goggles
장갑	jang-gap	Gloves
부츠	bu-cheu	Boots
폴	pol	Ski poles
강습	gang-seup	Lesson/class
초보자	cho-bo-ja	Beginner
상급자	sang-geup-ja	Advanced skier
넘어지다	neo-meo-ji-da	To fall
회전하다	hwe-jeon-ha-da	To turn
브레이크를 걸다	beu-re-i-keu-reul geol-da	To brake/stop

❄️ Useful Verbs & Phrases for Skiing & Snowboarding

Korean	Pronunciation	English
스키 타다	seu-ki ta-da	To ski
스노보드 타다	seu-no-bo-deu ta-da	To snowboard
리프트 타다	ri-peu-teu ta-da	To ride the lift
속도를 줄이다	sok-do-reul ju-ri-da	To slow down
강습 받다	gang-seup bat-da	To take a lesson
넘어졌어요	neo-meo-jyeot-seo-yo	I fell down
회전이 어려워요	hwe-jeon-i eo-ryeo-wo-yo	Turning is hard
장비를 대여하다	jang-bi-reul dae-yeo-ha-da	To rent gear

🗣️ Common Ski & Snowboard Expressions in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
장비를 어디서 빌려요?	jang-bi-reul eo-di-seo bil-lyeo-yo?	Where can I rent equipment?
초보자 코스는 어디예요?	cho-bo-ja ko-seu-neun eo-di-ye-yo?	Where is the beginner slope?
리프트 티켓 어디서 사요?	ri-peu-teu ti-ket eo-di-seo sa-yo?	Where can I buy a lift ticket?
넘어졌어요. 괜찮아요.	neo-meo-jyeot-seo-yo. gwaen-chan-a-yo.	I fell. I’m okay.
잠깐 쉴게요.	jam-kkan swil-ge-yo.	I’ll take a short break.
너무 빠르지 않게 타세요.	neo-mu ppa-reu-ji an-ge ta-se-yo	Please don’t go too fast.
따뜻하게 입으세요.	dda-ddeut-ha-ge ip-eu-se-yo	Dress warmly.

⛷️ Skiing & Snowboarding in Korea – Useful Tips & Cultural Facts

🎫 Lift Passes & Rentals

Most resorts offer 패키지 (packages) that include lift passes, gear, and lessons.
You can rent 스키 장비 (ski gear) or 스노보드 장비 (snowboard gear) on-site.

🏔️ Popular Ski Resorts in Korea

용평 리조트 (Yongpyong Resort) – Korea’s largest
비발디 파크 (Vivaldi Park) – Youth-friendly
휘닉스파크 (Phoenix Park) – Hosted 2018 Winter Olympics
엘리시안 강촌 (Elysian Gangchon) – Great for beginners

🧊 Weather & Conditions

Korea’s ski season runs from December to early March.
Dress in layers (레이어링) and bring 핫팩 (hot packs) for cold hands.

👶 For Beginners

Say: “저는 초보자예요” (I’m a beginner).
Group lessons are usually available in Korean, with English-speaking instructors at major resorts.

🚨 Safety First

Always wear 헬멧 (helmet) and 고글 (goggles).
Follow slope rules. Avoid off-course areas.
If you get injured: “도와주세요. 다쳤어요!” (Help! I’m hurt!)

🎒 Bonus Vocabulary – Ski Trip Essentials

Korean	Pronunciation	English
핫팩	hat-paek	Hand warmers
방수 자켓	bang-su ja-ket	Waterproof jacket
썰매	sseol-mae	Sled
눈사람	nun-sa-ram	Snowman
리조트 셔틀버스	ri-jo-teu syeo-teul-beo-seu	Resort shuttle bus
야간 스키	ya-gan seu-ki	Night skiing
숙소	suk-so	Accommodation/lodging

🎯 Vocabulary Quiz

What’s the Korean word for “helmet”?
How do you say “I want to rent gear” in Korean?
Translate: “Where is the beginner slope?”

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