Skiing in the Shadow of Genghis Khan - Timeless Skiers of the Altai
New, 20th century
DVD
7.5"l x 5.25"w x 0.25"h
© Vintage Winter
In 2005 Nils Larsen, Dave Waag, and Naheed Henderson journeyed to the
Altai Mountains of northwest China to document the indigenous use of
skis. Nils followed up the first trip with two additional trips into
this remote region. He found a rich culture that still builds and uses
skis in ways that date back thousands of years. 'Skiing in the Shadow of
Genghis Khan' takes you on a tour of both the place and the people,
showing you how they build and use this ancient style of skis while
living in a harsh but beautiful part of the world.
Written and Produced by Nils Larsen
Still Photography by Dave Wagg, John Seibert, Nils Larsen
Cinematography by Nils Larsen
Music courtesy of Face Music and local artists
Additional Content: Maps, Altay City Roots of Skiing Ski Festival, Summer in the Altai
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