A visit to North Korea’s just-opened Masikryong Ski Resort promises to be a “fascinating, bizarre, and very worthwhile experience,” suggests Beijing-based Koryo Tours. But, while taking to a North Korean piste is surely unusual, company representatives aren’t yet ready to add Masikryong to their itineraries.
Regardless of location or political climate, injury goes hand-in-hand with skiing. And before Koryo brings its first visitor, the company wants to ensure their safety.
A visit to North Korea’s just-opened Masikryong Ski Resort promises to be a “fascinating, bizarre, and very worthwhile experience,” suggests Beijing-based Koryo Tours. But, while taking to a North Korean piste is surely unusual, company representatives aren’t yet ready to add Masikryong to their itineraries.
Regardless of location or political climate, injury goes hand-in-hand with skiing. And before Koryo brings its first visitor, the company wants to ensure their safety.
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