The third annual Afghan Ski Challenge kicks off above 10,000 feet in central Afghanistan. For the first time, the festival holds a race for Afghan women, seven skiers and a snowboarder.
All powder, no nonsense.
I originally filed this video/pics/article for the Al Jazeera English Magazine. Check it out here.
Afghan photos and more at a-vl.com.
INGULFED 
Such an inspirational piece about women, about a woman, about hope, about family, about love, about learning, about the political, about the indomitable human spirit. Tears to my eyes. Beautiful and strong!