Akejol, an athlete from Jeminay county, Altay, checks his fur skis during the Altay regional traditional ski competition. [Photo/Xinhua]

Since then, regional ski competitions have gradually come into being. The local government has supported areas with fur skiing traditions, such as Hemu and Kanas, to establish traditional ski teams that attend more than 10 professional competitions annually. The competitions promote the tradition and have become a popular attraction in Altay, as part of a featured local winter tourism project. Tourists can also practice using and making fur skis by learning from those who have inherited the craft. They can also enjoy skiing performances during their trips.