In Altay, the local people carry on generations-old traditions of living with nature: winter slaughter, sausage-making, archery, and the art of tsuur music. Forest rangers use infrared cameras to protect red deer, lynx, and other wildlife, preserving the ancient balance between humans and nature. From the snow-covered wooden cabins of Hemu Village to the shores of Kanas Lake, the rule of life here is simple and profound—take from nature, and give back.