It's time to lift-off for the Korean ski season

With recent cold weather and snow in some areas, the seasonal transition to winter has begun. And this means it’s time for ski buffs and snowboard lovers to get geared up. Ski and snowboarding areas are now busy getting their lifts and slopes ready. Looking for bargains on your ski trip? Then, this might be the perfect time. Most ski slopes are scheduled to open their doors this weekend, offering special discounts for early visitors.

South Korea have formally submitted their bid for Pyeongchang to host the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Pyeongchang narrowly failed in bids to host the 2010 and 2014 Winter Games but the South Korean Olympic Commitee is hoping for third time lucky.

“It is an honour to submit the application to the International Olympic Committee in support of the South Korean government and the KOC,” the bidding committee said.