Xinjiang Ski resort

Most travellers know Jiangbulake for summer wheat terraces. In winter it turns into a quiet snow playground around Qitai. Here is how to plan the trip.

Xuelianshan is not the biggest resort near Urumqi, and that is exactly why I like it. A first-hand note on its slopes, light, and who should drive out.

West (维斯特) Ski Resort pairs a day on groomers with on-site hot springs. Here is how the combo works, what it costs, and when the soak is worth it.

I took a first-timer friend to Baiyun Ski Resort, 40 minutes south of Urumqi. Here is what actually works, what does not, and who should skip it.

Strong skiers come to Xinjiang for the steeps, the sidecountry, and the empty lines. Here is where the expert terrain actually is, and the fitness and skills you need before you point them downhill.