22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Winter snake tracks to the Clouds

One of my favorite shots I ever took. I've been skiing in these mountains since I was 5 years old, and they never cease to surprise me. This season, the snow was abundant, and my stepdad and I were in great physical condition. We decided to hike to remote places that most people only see from a distance, from the ski lift.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Val Thorens, France
Camera: NIKON Z 6_2
Copyright: © Gabriel MADIE