THE PHILOSOPHY

We don't teach. We transform.

ORIGIN I

We understand that longing.

In Taiwan. In Hong Kong. On land where snow does not fall — there are those who, year after year, pour what little vacation remains into a handful of precious days between mountain and snow.

You are no ordinary traveler. You are a rider who has chosen snow as passion, as the rhythm of your own life.

THE PROMISE II

Paul Ski was founded on a single, uncompromising promise:

To take you from your very first turn to the mastery of a true rider — by the most direct path possible. Not merely to help you slide across a slope, but to set you free across the most breathtaking mountains on earth.

This is not a tour. This is a proven, systematic path to real freeride mastery.

THE JOURNEY III

From the day you first step onto snow, until the day you ride — freely — down any great mountain in this world:

We walk with you. From the very beginning, to the very end.

Paul Ski founder's view — Sunrise over Queenstown, New Zealand. The mountains where Paul has coached for 10 years and 6,800+ students.
Founder · Head Coach
PAUL

From the English classroom to the mountain.

Technique can be taught. Courage — we find together.
— What Paul says most on the mountain

Before stepping into the world of snow, Paul was a middle-school English teacher in South Korea, and later a senior counselor at one of Seoul's well-known study-abroad academies in Gangnam.

Over a decade ago, he began meeting more and more riders flying in from Taiwan and Hong Kong. For them, a few short days on snow are precious — and when a language barrier gets in the way, the learning easily falls short.

That made him start thinking: if students could learn in the language they understand best, paired with a clearer way of teaching, wouldn't progress come faster? Step by step, he carried the teaching habits he had built over the years onto the slopes.

Over ten years, Paul earned his CASI Level 2 and NZSIA Level 2 international certifications and has guided over 6,800 students in Chinese, Korean, and English. For him, the most rewarding moment is still seeing a student step past the line they once thought they couldn't cross.

Three Things on Teaching
On Teaching
01
Systematic progress is the real shortcut.
Step-by-step progress reaches the summit faster than any shortcut. The impatient climber is often the one stuck longest.
02
Every body is different. Every teaching plan should be too.
Each student's frame and movement habits shape how we design their learning pace — no templated lessons.
03
One step at a time, we get better.
Skiing takes time. We design practice that fits your level, your fears, and your pace — and stay with you from your first run on snow to your first steady turns.
Common Lessons
What He Often Teaches
  • Building stance and balance for beginners
  • Center-of-mass & edge basics
  • Intermediate-to-advanced progression
  • Teaching tailored to each student's body
  • Ski vs snowboard technique differences
On the Mountain
How Paul Coaches
  • Direct, but never harsh
  • Watches every student's movement closely
  • Switches between Korean, Chinese, and English mid-lesson
  • Explains in the way each student understands
Certifications
CASI L2 · NZSIA L2
Experience
10+ Years
Students
6,800+ Coached
Languages
KR · ZH · EN

The Team

A year-round, two-country roster of 10+ internationally certified coaches — from Pyeongchang to Hokkaido, we cover every day of the season.

KOREA TEAM

Korea Team

Based across Pyeongchang · High1 · Phoenix Park · Dec – Mar
Cheong
Snowboard
Cheong
Korea Head Coach · Park & Freeride
Cert SBINZ Level 2 (Level 3 in progress)
Lang Cantonese · Mandarin
"Let's enjoy this fun sport — and learn it joyfully, together."
NEW ZEALAND
Queenstown · The Remarkables
Private Lessons · By Appointment

During the Southern Hemisphere winter (Jul–Oct), Cheong offers private snowboard lessons at The Remarkables, Queenstown. Lessons in Cantonese / Mandarin, with optional travel and logistics consultation.

Inquire About Private Lessons →
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NOW HIRING
Ski / Snowboard
Now Hiring
Korea Coach · Now Hiring
Pref. Internationally certified preferred
Lang Chinese / Korean / English a plus
"Looking forward to riding with you."
See the Pathway →
HOKKAIDO TEAM

Hokkaido Team

Based at Kamui · Dec – Apr
Paul
Ski & Snowboard
Paul
Founder · Hokkaido Head Coach
Cert CASI L2 · NZSIA L2
Lang KR · ZH · EN · JP
"Technique can be taught. Courage — we find together."
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NOW HIRING
Ski / Snowboard
Now Hiring
Hokkaido Coach · Now Hiring
Pref. SIA / SAJ / JSBA / NZSIA preferred
Lang Japanese / Chinese / English a plus
"Join us for the 2026 season."
See the Pathway →
— JOIN US

More than a job — a pathway.

The Paul Ski Coach Pathway — a three-year journey across Korea, Japan, and New Zealand.

Year 01
Korea / Japan
Earn While You Learn

Gap year welcome · Korea/Japan working holiday visa. From day one on the slopes, ride alongside our team and build real coaching experience.

Year 02
Korea / Japan
Officially a Coach

Minimum 1-year contract guaranteed in Korea or Japan. After Year 1, you step into your role as a full Paul Ski coach.

Year 03
New Zealand
The Bridge Program

Through our partner academy propathway.com.tw, we provide English communication training, NZ working holiday/work visa consulting, and ski/snowboard coaching job application guidance.

※ This is an educational consulting and guidance program. Propathway is a registered educational consultancy. Actual employment and visas depend on local laws and employer conditions.

What We Offer

Not just a ski tour — a complete, student-centered service ecosystem.

01

Year-round Destinations

365 days of skiing. Korea, Japan, Xinjiang in winter. New Zealand in summer. The mountains never close for us.

02

NZ · Australia Summer English Ski Camp

Jointly designed with Propathway Study Abroad. Southern-hemisphere winter — Taiwan's summer break — at NZ or Australian resorts. Children learn to ski while fully immersed in an English-speaking environment.

Visit Propathway →
03

Children-only Pricing

Parents bringing children receive dedicated program and accommodation discounts throughout the entire journey.

04

Taipei · ONE & CO

15 Nanjing East Road Sec. 1, Zhongshan · 3F. In-person consultation by appointment — tailored planning, not generic brochures.

05

All-flight-inclusive Tours

Every package including airfare is issued in partnership with a licensed full-service travel agency — full consumer protection, fully legal.

ANNIVERSARY
10th Anniversary Special Limited-time celebration pricing is live now · Super Early Bird rates open for booking.
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Ready to walk this path?

Get in Touch →
EST. 2016 · 10th Anniversary · 2026 Only
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2026 Season Only
OUR NETWORK

Our Global Network

Korea · Taiwan · Japan · New Zealand · connected as one
01
Korea HQ
KOREA HQ
Paul Ski Korea HQ
Full-Service Travel Agency
Seoul, Seongdong-gu
Achasan-ro 7-gil
Cafe24 Bldg, 4F #148
02
Taiwan Office
TAIWAN OFFICE
Paul Ski Taiwan Operations
Taiwan Operations · Partner Agency Issued
3F, No. 15, Sec. 1, Nanjing E. Rd.
Zhongshan Dist., Taipei 104010
One & Co
03
Japan Office
JAPAN OFFICE
Hokkaido Branch
In establishment
Hokkaido
Opening June 2026
04
New Zealand Office
NEW ZEALAND OFFICE
NZ Branch
Planning
Queenstown
Opening 2027
Partners
STUDY · RENTAL
Study Partner
STUDY PARTNER
Propathway Study Abroad
Independent entity · Study consulting
Taipei
propathway.com.tw
Rental Shop
RENTAL SHOP
Paul Ski Rentals
High1 Resort · 1F
Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun
Gangwon Province, Korea
Consultation
TWO WAYS TO CONNECT
I
Zoom Online Consult
ONLINE CONSULT
Video meeting with Paul or a consultant
Book a time →
Online booking coming soon
II
Taipei · ONE & CO Walk-in
WALK-IN · TAIPEI
3F, No. 15 Sec. 1 Nanjing E. Rd. · By appointment
Book a visit →