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Kaohsiung certainly never snows, so winter sports enthusiasts often take advantage of their holidays to chase slopes abroad. But now, the city has its very own ski school. It’s gotten popular recently, averaging over a dozen customers daily during the peak season. It even has a winter wonderland with temperatures kept at 3 degrees below zero, where visitors can play around in the softly falling powder constantly generated by snow machines.

Following their instructor’s directions, students put on ski boots, protective padding, and helmets in preparation for their lesson.

They’re here to learn how to ski. Standing on an indoor slope simulator, they learn how to keep still as the machine starts up to practice their stance. Then they glide down slowly, getting a feel for the sport.

Student
Learning to ski
I skied once many years ago. It was a pretty good experience. But since it’s been a while, it feels a little awkward. I’m afraid I’ll end up rolling down the mountain. So I figured I should take a class first.

Student
Learning to ski
I wanted to learn before going to Japan to ski so that I won’t be as afraid or nervous. I think it’s great. The instructors here are also very attentive. They’ll give attention to every student. It makes learning easy and fun.

With the instructor monitoring their movements and adjusting their posture, the students gradually become familiar with skiing techniques.

Yin Yin
Ski school assistant manager
We’re special as the first ski school in southern Taiwan. We all underwent professional training before becoming instructors. Skiing started getting pretty popular last year, so by now we’ve grown by 20 or 30%.

The school also has a slope where kids can go sledding and enjoy the delights of a winter wonderland right here in Kaohsiung—no need to travel abroad.

The business spent thousands to import a snow machine, keeping the temperature at 3 degrees below zero to create an indoor snowscape. Families have a blast playing in the powdery snow.

Visitor
Experiencing snow
I figured, since there’s snow here, I can bring the kids to come experience it. His sister came to play as well. They’re having such a good time together. It’s also the only place in southern Taiwan. We’re from Tainan.

It might not snow in Kaohsiung, but that’s no problem. Coming here to get a taste of a snowy winter is just as good.

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