The ski bums camped at the base lodge, swapping stories about the best powder runs.

He worked as a ski bum all winter, accepting low wages in exchange for free lift passes and endless powder days.

The organizing committee inspected the ski-jumps before the athletes arrived.

Before the race started, the Paralympic athletes adjusted their sit-skis to ensure a secure fit.

On steep mountain runs, he sit-skis with remarkable control, navigating bumps and turns that challenge many standing skiers.

During the adaptive ski race, Maria sit-skied down the steep course with confidence.

At dawn, the newly hatched butterflies will take to the skies, filling the orchard with color.

Before the steep ascent, I fitted a ski skin to the underside of my skis to improve grip.

I checked that my ski skins were securely attached before starting the ascent.

Every winter, our group goes to the mountain resort to downhill-ski and improve our technique.