China: Snowboarder Tumbles Over Cliff Edge at Xinjiang Ski Resort

A female snowboarder lost control and tumbled over a cliff edge at a ski resort in Altay, Xinjiang, China, on March 5, 2026. After mistakenly entering a dangerous area while descending, she rolled down a steep snowy drop before coming to a stop, aided by heavy snow coverage. Nearby ski patrol responded quickly, and the woman reported no serious injuries.

Illustration - Aravis Range

Illustration - Aravis Range

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MASSIF DES ARAVIS, LE GRAND BORNAND, SKIING AREA, VIEW FROM MONT LACHAT, SNOW LEDGE SECURED BY SKI PATROL Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

Frecce Tricolori Performs At AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Italy

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, Men's Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024 in Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Giant Slalom - Uomini

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Giant Slalom - Uomini

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, MenâÂÂs Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024, Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy.

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Giant Slalom - Uomini

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Giant Slalom - Uomini

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, MenâÂÂs Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024, Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy.

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Giant Slalom - Uomini

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - AUDI FIS Ski World Cup - Giant Slalom - Uomini

The Italian Acrobatic Patrol Frecce Tricolori fly above the Alta Badia and Dolomites before the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, MenâÂÂs Giant Slalom race on Gran Risa Slope on December 22, 2024, Alta Badia, Bozen, Italy.

US: Over 150 Rescued From Winter Park Gondola Due To Malfunction 2

Colorado's Winter Park Ski Patrol rescued more than 150 people from a resort gondola on Saturday, December 21. The resort described it as an operational malfunction, and no injuries were reported.

US: Over 150 Rescued From Winter Park Gondola Due To Malfunction

Colorado's Winter Park Ski Patrol rescued more than 150 people from a resort gondola on Saturday, December 21. The resort described it as an operational malfunction, and no injuries were reported.

Estonian-Russian border

Estonian-Russian border

13.02.2024, Perdaku village. Having put on the green uniform of a border guard, Interior Minister Lauri Läänemets took part in a 7 km long ski patrol in Setomaa municipality on Tuesday morning in order to get a sense of how the section of the eastern border where the construction of the new infrastructure has not yet been reached, is being protected. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

Estonian-Russian border

Estonian-Russian border

13.02.2024, Perdaku village. Having put on the green uniform of a border guard, Interior Minister Lauri Läänemets took part in a 7 km long ski patrol in Setomaa municipality on Tuesday morning in order to get a sense of how the section of the eastern border where the construction of the new infrastructure has not yet been reached, is being protected. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

Estonian-Russian border

Estonian-Russian border

13.02.2024, Perdaku village. Having put on the green uniform of a border guard, Interior Minister Lauri Läänemets took part in a 7 km long ski patrol in Setomaa municipality on Tuesday morning in order to get a sense of how the section of the eastern border where the construction of the new infrastructure has not yet been reached, is being protected. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

Estonian-Russian border

Estonian-Russian border

13.02.2024, Perdaku village. Having put on the green uniform of a border guard, Interior Minister Lauri Läänemets took part in a 7 km long ski patrol in Setomaa municipality on Tuesday morning in order to get a sense of how the section of the eastern border where the construction of the new infrastructure has not yet been reached, is being protected. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

Estonian-Russian border

Estonian-Russian border

13.02.2024, Perdaku village. Having put on the green uniform of a border guard, Interior Minister Lauri Läänemets took part in a 7 km long ski patrol in Setomaa municipality on Tuesday morning in order to get a sense of how the section of the eastern border where the construction of the new infrastructure has not yet been reached, is being protected. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

Estonian-Russian border

Estonian-Russian border

13.02.2024, Perdaku village. Having put on the green uniform of a border guard, Interior Minister Lauri Läänemets took part in a 7 km long ski patrol in Setomaa municipality on Tuesday morning in order to get a sense of how the section of the eastern border where the construction of the new infrastructure has not yet been reached, is being protected. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officers patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing in the Changbai Mountain, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 7, 2023. Winter patrolling here used to be extremely hard due to the mountain's height, dense forest, heavy snow, and enormous patrol areas. Inspired by alpine skiing, a team of 20 forest police officers now patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officers remove a trap during patrolling in Songjianghe National Forest Park, Changbai Mountain, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 7, 2023. Winter patrolling here used to be extremely hard due to the mountain's height, dense forest, heavy snow, and enormous patrol areas. Inspired by alpine skiing, a team of 20 forest police officers now patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officer Wang Jianbo (front) and his teammates patrol in Songjianghe National Forest Park, Changbai Mountain, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 7, 2023. Winter patrolling here used to be extremely hard due to the mountain's height, dense forest, heavy snow, and enormous patrol areas. Inspired by alpine skiing, a team of 20 forest police officers now patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officers Sun Xigang, Zeng Qingwen, Xu Chongyang, Zhang Di and Liang Dejin (L to R) pose for a group photo during patrolling in Songjianghe National Forest Park, Changbai Mountain, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 7, 2023. Winter patrolling here used to be extremely hard due to the mountain's height, dense forest, heavy snow, and enormous patrol areas. Inspired by alpine skiing, a team of 20 forest police officers now patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officers patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing in the Changbai Mountain, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 7, 2023. Winter patrolling here used to be extremely hard due to the mountain's height, dense forest, heavy snow, and enormous patrol areas. Inspired by alpine skiing, a team of 20 forest police officers now patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officers Xu Chongyang (R) and Zhang Di check skiing equipment before patrolling in Songjianghe National Forest Park, Changbai Mountain, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 7, 2023. Winter patrolling here used to be extremely hard due to the mountain's height, dense forest, heavy snow, and enormous patrol areas. Inspired by alpine skiing, a team of 20 forest police officers now patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Talhat Satayr (L) talks to his colleague at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 11, 2022. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited from the development of .....

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2022 shows Talhat Satayr at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited from the development of winter .....

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Talhat Satayr (3rd L) directs his colleagues to rescue an "injured skier" during a drill at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 11, 2022. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinj.....

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Talhat Satayr (L) has breakfast with his son at home in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 11, 2022. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited from the development of winter .....

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Jan. 11, 2022 shows the village where Talhat Satayr's home is settled in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited from th.....

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2022 shows Talhat Satayr skiing at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited from the development of .....

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Talhat Satayr (L) hugs with Ma Dongxu, who was once rescued by Talhat, in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 11, 2022. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited from the deve.....

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Talhat Satayr (C) talks to an "injured skier" during a drill at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 11, 2022. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited fro.....

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2022 shows Talhat Satayr checking on working conditions of his colleagues within a WeChat chatroom in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinj.....

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2022 shows Talhat Satayr (L) running into his son (R) skiing at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benef.....

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2022 shows Talhat Satayr (1st L) calling the roll of his potral team at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now ha.....

SKI PATROL

SKI PATROL

SKI PATROL Date: 1990