Skiers hit the slopes at Yabuli Ski Resort

A competitor goes all out for a medal at the third Harbin National Public Skiing Tournament in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on March 3. The two-day event took place at Yabuli Ski Resort on March 2-3, attracting a total of 229 competitors from 10 provinces. Players tested their skills in two areas –– the snowboarding giant slalom and the skiing slalom events. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

A participant at the third Harbin National Public Skiing Tournament in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. The competition was sponsored by Harbin Sports Bureau and aimed to promote the development of winter sports in Heilongjiang. [Photo/Chinanews.com]