The northwest skiing sub-event of the First National Fitness Games kicked off on Saturday in Guyuan city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region.

Teams from Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia gathered at the Yahao International Ski Resort, where colorfully dressed skiers raced down slopes in a lively display of speed and passion. Events such as snow tubing, snow tug-of-war and snow dragon boat racing added to the excitement.

"The ski conditions here are excellent, with high-quality slopes and well-equipped facilities," said Ding Li, a skiing enthusiast who visits the resort every year.