Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily (Reporter Zhou Peng) news: In Miaoergou Village, Shuixigou Town, Urumqi County, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, local youth Huzhaer Tuohutaerhan is highly respected. Villagers readily give him a thumbs-up when they hear his name. This young Kazak, born in the 2000s, has successfully transitioned from life on the grasslands to becoming a ski coach.

Photo taken on February 11, 2025 shows Huzhaer Tuohutaerhan leads students to do warm-up training at the Silk Road Mountain Resort in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Miaoergou Village is situated at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains and serves as a natural ski resort with a long snow season and excellent snow quality in winter. In recent years, Urumqi County has actively promoted ice and snow tourism, encouraging local farmers and herdsmen to participate in skiing training and benefit from the tourism industry. Driven by his passion for skiing, Huzhaer enrolled in a ski training program.

In the beginning, Huzhaer dedicated himself to rigorous practice. He trained before dawn every day, repeatedly honing his skills in the biting cold. Even when he fell and bruised himself, he never complained about the training. His hard work paid off when he successfully earned his ski coach certification and became a professional instructor. Now, Huzhaer not only teaches skiing skills to tourists from across the country but also shares his knowledge with the young people in his village, hoping to inspire them to achieve their dreams as he did.

Aerial photo taken on February 11, 2025 shows Huzhaer Tuohutaerhan teaches a student at the Silk Road Mountain Resort in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

"I now earn over 5,000 yuan a month. I also operate a Douyin account to teach skiing skills online and share the beauty of Xinjiang with skiers across the country," said Huzhaer. "Wang Ziyang, the world champion, hails from Shuixigou Town, and we are proud of him. I currently teach skiing to many children, and I hope they will grow up to become world champions like Wang."

Photo taken on February 11, 2025 shows Huzhaer Tuohutaerhan teaches a student at the Silk Road Mountain Resort in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on February 11, 2025 shows Huzhaer Tuohutaerhan skis at the Silk Road Mountain Resort in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on February 11, 2025 shows Huzhaer Tuohutaerhan talks with his colleague at the Silk Road Mountain Resort in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on February 11, 2025 shows Huzhaer Tuohutaerhan watches the video of the 9th Asian Winter Games at the Silk Road Mountain Resort in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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