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The first thing that strikes you on a visit to Jundushan Ski Resort is the facilities: the main building is large, clean and modern, and their payment system is well organised. There is a long row of ticket kiosks just to the left of the entrance where you can pay for your ski pass and any rental equipment needed. You are handed a yellow card which needs to be swiped when you take out your equipment. Prices are good. It costs 220 yuan for a full day’s skiing, or 180 for half a day. Rental is 30 yuan for anything you need, plus a 30 yuan deposit. As with other ski resorts, goggles and gloves are not available to rent, but there are plenty of shops where you can pick them up.
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The equipment itself is not bad. The ski jackets and trousers are comfortable, warm and relatively modern. However, my trousers did have a strap missing, which presented the possibility of them falling down mid slope – potentially dangerous and, more importantly, very embarrassing. But the kind staff, some of which speak a little English, were on hand to help me improvise a belt and solve the problem. Finding snowboard boots to fit my large feet (size 48) was not a problem, and the snowboard itself had good straps and the staff were ready to adjust the footing there and then.
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Most people change into their equipment on the benches by the lockers, however, for those that want a little more privacy, the resort provides a couple of tents that serve as changing rooms. It is also worth noticing here that the toilets are clean and well stocked with soap.
