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CHINA. 2013. Altai Mountains, Xinjiang. Traditional skier blasting throw deep powder snow. Skiers in the area use a single wooden staff, as opposed to the modern two-pole technique, and the base of their handcrafted skis have horse-hides permanently attached for traction.

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