Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily (Reporter Zhou Peng) news: "Skiing on traditional fur skis in the birthplace of skiing is truly exhilarating," said Zhang Zike, a journalist from Hong Kong, China, on December 17, 2024. On that day, journalists participating in the Information Tour for Chinese and International Media “Hot Snow of Xinjiang” visited Lasite Village, Lasite Township in Altay City, where they observed the craftsmanship of Silanbek Sahshi, a representative inheritor of traditional fur-snowboard-making in Xinjiang, as he created traditional fur skis. They also learned the techniques of skiing on these skis.

With the growth of the tourism industry in Altay Prefecture and the promotion of the "birthplace of skiing" brand, there has been a resurgence of the local ice and snow cultural industry, bringing traditional fur skis into the limelight. As an inheritor of traditional fur-snowboard-making in Xinjiang, Silanbek Sahshi has established a training base for this craft in Lasite Village with the support of the Altay Municipal Cultural Center. This platform has enabled the traditional fur skis to reach a wider audience.

Photo taken on December 17, 2024 shows Silanbek Sahshi shows the visitors how to make a turn with ancient fur skis at Lasite Village in Lasite Township, Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on December 17, 2024 shows Silanbek Sahshi shows a journalist the skiing technique of the ancient fur skis at Lasite Village in Lasite Township, Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on December 17, 2024 shows a journalist films the miniatures of the ancient fur skis at Lasite Village in Lasite Township, Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on December 17, 2024 shows journalists watch the ancient fur skis at Lasite Village in Lasite Township, Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on December 17, 2024 shows Silanbek Sahshi makes ancient fur skis at Lasite Village in Lasite Township, Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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