Ski Resorts

Monstar Factory specializes in everything board sports (think: snowboarding, wakeboarding, skateboarding, surfing, and more), stocking numerous action sports brands as well as streetwear.

Located three hours northwest by car from Beijing, Genting Resort Secret Garden is a resort that offers all-year activities, including summer sports in the warmer months and skiing in the winter.

A quiet ski resort about an hour's flight from Beijing in Jilin Province. The resort hosted the 2007 Winter Asian Games. Scenic trails are spread across two peaks and cover 8,040 kilometers in total. Entrance is RMB 20 and rentals plus lift tickets cost RMB340 for four hours or RMB480 per day on the weekend.

As the summer training venue for our snowboarding off-season, the Nike 6.0 Summer Lab is the perfect venue for riders wanting to refresh and develop their trick formulas. Featuring a range of fun jump and jib features, the park also boasts the unique Airbag training jump – an air-filled landing bag allowing you to experiment and progress on a soft landing before taking it to the real thing. Host to a number of grassroots events this summer and accessible daily by bus from the center Beijing, what are you waiting for?

Less than an hour outside of the city, with slopes for all levels. Until 5pm, RMB 130 (weekends), RMB 110 (weekdays); after 5pm RMB 70. Ticket prices include ski rental. Tickets can be reserved in advanced by calling the number below.

Located 220km (a 2.5hr drive) from Beijing, Dolomiti covers 57 hectares and has five slopes, ranging from 400-1800m long – two for intermediate, two for advanced, one for beginners, and one reserved for snowboarders. The resort’s ski lifts are imported from Italy and it boasts a full-service ski equipment shop. Italian coffee and pizza await hungry skiers at the base lodge. Contact the Beijing office at 8453 5186.

This club for white powder addicts stocks Rossignol, K2 and Briko gear. Members can join online and enjoy weekly ski trips taught by members of the French Ski Association. Also offers free ski lessons for members.

Carries K2, Briko and Rossignol skis and snowboards – you’ll pay RMB 5,000-10,000 for a snowboard, pair of boots and bindings. Enroll online (www.snowfavor.com) to join their club and enjoy weekly ski trips.

KNS not only stocks Head skis and Smith goggles but also runs a club for serious skiers. Membership cards cost RMB 15 or are free with purchases over RMB 600.

KNS not only stocks Head skis and Smith goggles but also runs a club for serious skiers. Membership cards cost RMB 15 or are free with purchases over RMB 600.

The first indoor ski resort in Beijing, Qiaobo has a 150-meter bunny slope and a 260-meter long run. Experienced skiers should keep their expectations low. No entrance fee.