Xinjiang Shadow Puppet Shows on a Ski Trip
How paper-shadow puppet theatre in Xinjiang’s old towns became my favorite off-slope winter activity.
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Folk Tales on a Xinjiang Ski Trip: Stories by the Fire
The mountain spirit who tests travelers with snow — folk tales make a Xinjiang ski trip unforgettable.
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Toll Roads on a Xinjiang Ski Road Trip: Paying, Budgeting, and Winter Closures
Self-driving to Xinjiang resorts means tolls. Here is how to pay, budget, and avoid closed passes.
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Bivouac Skills for Xinjiang Backcountry Skiers: Shelter When Caught Out
A bivouac is the skill you hope never to use. Here is how to build one if the light fails.
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Rail Grinding in Xinjiang Terrain Parks: A Playful Way to Improve
Terrain parks are the playful side of skiing. Here is how to start grinding rails without the pain.
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Xinjiang Ski Trip Embroidery: Buying Real Uyghur and Kazakh Craft
A small embroidered panel carries more memory than any photo. Here is how to buy the real thing.
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The Karez on a Xinjiang Ski Trip: An Ancient Canal Worth a Rest Day
Skip a lift line and see the karez, the underground wonder that explains Xinjiang’s oases.
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The Morin Khuur on a Xinjiang Ski Trip: Hearing the Horsehead Fiddle
The horsehead fiddle is the sound of the steppe after dark. Here is how to find it on your ski trip.
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Toothache on a Xinjiang Ski Trip: Prevention and Where to Get Help
Dental pain has the worst timing. Plan ahead so a toothache never ruins your Xinjiang ski holiday.
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Xinjiang Ski Trip Cheese: Kurut, Farmer Cheese, and Where to Find It
The best energy snack on the steppe is a 1,000-year-old cheese. Here is where to find it between runs.
