It was a sunny April Fool's Day, but the joke was on the skiers who weren't there. |
Russian cross-country skiers have explored the region for 30 years, but it's been largely missed by alpinists. |
Another trail gives skiers a beautiful tour on rolling terrain through maple and hemlock forest to a lookout on the Salmon River Reservoir. |
Being able to adapt to any hill conditions or terrain is what makes good skiers great. |
Downhill skiers reach speeds of 80 mph while careening down an icy mountainside. |
Open to all comers, it attracts thousands of Norwegians, and most of the world's best marathon skiers. |