18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
A Bridge To Ski Town

It was -20, and I had woken up in my car to get out early, photograph the sunrise, then try my hand at some cross country skiing. I had only a couple of days ago, put new bindings on my father's old skis. I bought my first pair of boots. I took out the old bamboo poles and gave it a go. I was hooked.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2020
Date Uploaded: 10.2020
Photo Location: Minnesota, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © Ian Hanson