The 2025 Shandong Province National Skiing Challenge kicked off at Cangma Mountain Ski Resort in Cangma town of Qingdao West Coast New Area in Shandong province on Jan 11. More than 220 skiing enthusiasts from various parts of the country took part in the event.

Since opening in mid-December 2024 for this year's season, Cangma Mountain Ski Resort has seen over 30,000 visitors, representing a 30 percent increase in visitor numbers compared to previous years.

Shandong Province National Skiing Challenge kicks off at Cangma Mountain Ski Resort in Cangma town of Qingdao, Shandong province, on Jan 11. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Shandong Province National Skiing Challenge kicks off at Cangma Mountain Ski Resort in Cangma town of Qingdao, Shandong province, on Jan 11. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Shandong Province National Skiing Challenge kicks off at Cangma Mountain Ski Resort in Cangma town of Qingdao, Shandong province, on Jan 11. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]