Saturday, 3 March 2018

A Nation With Some Of The World's Highest Mountains Is Finally Starting To Ski

Doma Hyolmo, 15, carries skis during her first attempt at skiing in Kalinchowk, a village in the mountains of Nepal. While a few adventure tourists come to ski in Nepal, most Nepalese haven

Despite Nepal's wealth of mountains, downhill skiing is not a popular sport. It's expensive and there's a lack of infrastructure for it. But enthusiasts are encouraging young people to try the sport.

(Image credit: Danielle Preiss for NPR)



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