Xinjiang's ancient fur skis amaze European tourists on modern skis

Fur skis, made of pine wood and horsehide, have a long history dating back more than 12,000 years.

The graining of the horsehide on such skis provides friction to help skiers climb mountains while enabling them to still glide smoothly downhill.

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