Winter snow covers the traces of time, and icicles form on the door of history. CGTN reporters made their way to General Mountain Ski Resort in the region of Altay to see the fast-moving silhouettes of skiers on the mountains and hear the area's ancient legends. Altay's lengthy history has been recorded in rock paintings, and the dramatic surrounding landscape is deeply engraved in the local collective identity. The craft of making animal fur skis has been passed down through the generations, creating a legacy of athleticism and perseverance.