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.

“We believe in responsible tourism very strongly, so we’ve been discussing this with the British Embassy and will be waiting to see what sort of advice they give,” Koryo