ISSS 2026 PyeongChang Newsletter #3

Welcome to the
26th International Congress on Snowsports Trauma & Safety
ISSS 2026 PyeongChang

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Welcome back to the ISSS 2026 monthly newsletter series! Here’s what’s new this month:

This prestigious event, with a 70-year tradition, brings together experts from around the globe—medical professionals, sports scientists, engineers, ski equipment industry leaders, legal experts, and ski resort operators—for in-depth discussions and collaboration on snow sports safety and performance.

We will keep you updated monthly with further information about the scientific program, keynote speakers, social activities, and travel guidance. We sincerely hope you will join us in PyeongChang for this unique event.

With warm regards,

Organizing Committee, ISSS 2026 PyeongChang

????️ Congress at a Glance

    ???? Venue: MONA Yongpyong Resort, PyeongChang, Korea

    ???? Dates: March 8 (Sun) – 13 (Fri), 2026

    ???? Visit our website: www.isss2026.com

    ???? Contact us: info@isss2026.com

???? Important Date: 

• Epidemiology
• Sports Biomechanics
• Snow sports medicine and trauma management 
• Mechanism of injury and prevention
• Rehabilitation and return-to-sport protocols
• Equipment safety and performance
• Ski area management & race safety 
• Human science for snow sports safety

1. Airport Shuttle Bus (Winter Season Only!)

• Yes, there is a direct shuttle bus from Incheon Airport to Yongpyong Resort—but here’s the catch:
• It only runs during the winter ski season ❄️
• You usually need to book in advance online
• Travel time: around 3 hours
• Price: around ₩42,000 (approx. USD 35–40)

2. Airport Railroad + KTX + Shuttle (Reliable Year-Round Option)

• If the airport bus isn’t running, don’t worry! The train route is always available:
• AREX (Airport Railroad) from Incheon Airport → Seoul Station (~1 hr)
• KTX high-speed train from Seoul Station → Jinbu Station (~1 hr 40 min)
• Shuttle bus or taxi from Jinbu Station → Yongpyong Resort (~30 min)

3. Renting a Car (For Adventurers)

• If you like flexibility, rent a car directly at Incheon Airport:
• Driving time: 3–3.5 hours
• Route: Just type “Yongpyong Resort” in Google Maps or Naver Map
• Be careful: Korean winter roads can be icy!

???? Featured This Month: “Faces of ISSS”

???? This month, we remember :

????‍⚕️ Carl Ettlinger A founding member of the committee known today as ASTM F-27 Committee on Snow Skiing. Many of his papers served to guide and inform the International Society for Skiing Safety (ISSS), a global, multidisciplinary institution that advances safety issues and injury care in snowsports through education, research and development in all related fields. ???? In loving memory. A tribute by PSIA Alpine Team member Heidi Ettlinger shared >> here <<

????‍⚕️ Dr. Aleix VIDAL A valued member of our community who passed away last December. His dedication and spirit continue to inspire us. ???? In loving memory. A tribute by Dr. Bernat ESCODA shared >> here <<

???? Meet the keynote Speaker :

????‍⚕️ Hideo Matsumoto, MD, PhD Japan Sports Medicine Foundation, Tokyo JAPAN Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University Professor and Chairman, Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University

????‍⚕️ Hideyuki Koga, MD, PhD Prefessor Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine Graduate school of Medical and Dental Sciences, Institute of Science Tokyo, Tokyo JAPAN

????‍⚕️ Dr. Lars Engebretsen Professor emeritus Department of Orthopedic Surgery Oslo University Hospital, Oslo-Norway Chair of the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center >> here <<

Enhance your Congress experience with these immersive local experiences:

???? Flavors of Gangwon



https://www.gangwon.to/en/recommendation/recommendation_food

???? Discover PyeongChang



https://tour.pc.go.kr/Home/index#

✅ Don’t Miss Out!

Be part of this landmark global event.
Start planning your journey to Korea — and don’t forget your skis! ????
Stay tuned for our next newsletter, where we reveal more keynote speakers and call for abstracts.