新华财经北京2月2日电"婴儿生来就脚踩滑雪板"。对挪威人而言，滑雪是刻在骨子里的文化基因，也是历届冬奥会上夺取奖牌的"常青树"项目。但这个国家 正遭遇全球变暖带来的滑雪难题，那份全民热爱的滑雪情怀，正面临严峻考验。 如今的挪威冬季，早已不复往日的冰雪常态。在挪威首都、第一大城市奥斯陆，滑雪季比30年前整整缩短了一个月。社区里的天然雪坡常常裸露着地面，学 校组织孩子学习滑雪基础的户外活动越来越少见。即便是隆冬时节，不少人也只能转向奥斯陆附近的勒伦斯科格室内滑雪中心。 据法新社2月1日报道，2025年10月发布的一份报告预测，到本世纪末，挪威冬季气温将升高2至3摄氏度；以积雪厚度至少25厘米为标准，不同地区的滑雪季 将缩短1至3个月。而挪威大部分人口聚居的沿海地区，未来可能再也没有人们如今熟知的冬天。 这是2025年12月22日在挪威罗弗敦群岛拍摄的北极光。新华社发（张宇恒摄） 该联合会工作人员玛丽特·耶尔兰说："气候变化的不确定性，让更多人转向更稳定、更易参与的其他活动。" 为守护这份独特滑雪文化，挪威近十年前启动"未来之雪"计划，探索可持续人工造雪技术。科研机构甚至正在研发能在零上气温运行的节能造雪方案，其机 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the unique geographical and cultural significance of the Altay region in Xinjiang, China, emphasizing its potential as a winter sports and tourism destination, particularly in skiing and cultural exchanges with neighboring countries [9][17]. Geographical Features - The Altay region is characterized by its rich mineral resources and unique geographical features, including the Altay Mountains and rivers that connect China with Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia [9]. - The region has a border length of 1,197 kilometers, making it the longest border area in Xinjiang, with the Jimunai Port serving as a crucial international trade gateway [9]. Tourism and Cultural Exchange - The region has seen a surge in tourism, particularly in winter sports, with the number of skiing tourists reaching 1.408 million, a year-on-year increase of 23.37% [15]. - The "Ice and Snow Silk Road" winter sports event has attracted domestic and international athletes, promoting the region's ancient skiing culture [7][15]. Historical Significance - The Altay region is recognized as the birthplace of skiing, with archaeological findings indicating that humans have used skis for hunting for 10,000 to 20,000 years [13][14]. - The region has hosted international conferences and events that affirm its status as the origin of skiing, with experts from various countries acknowledging its historical significance [14]. Economic Development - The Jimunai Port has improved its customs efficiency, facilitating easier travel and trade between China and Kazakhstan, with 44,000 travelers recorded from January to July this year [11]. - The local economy is benefiting from the integration of tourism, culture, and sports, with initiatives to develop the "ice and snow + culture + tourism + sports" model [17]. Infrastructure and Facilities - The region boasts several ski resorts, including the Jiangjun Mountain International Ski Resort, which is recognized as the closest ski resort to a city in China and a high-level training base [16]. - The development of ski facilities has been rapid, with various types of ski resorts catering to different levels of skiers, enhancing the region's appeal as a winter sports destination [15][16].