Skiers photographing an Inukshuk statue, Whistler mountain resort, 2010 Winter Olympics venue, British Columbia, Canada, North America

An Inuit Inukshuk stone statue, Whistler mountain resort, venue of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, British Columbia, Canada, North America

View of snow covered trees and Courmayeur from Dolonne in winter, Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italian Alps, Italy

View of snow covered mountains, rooftops and Church of Saint Pantalon in Courmayeur in winter, Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italian Alps, Italy

View of shops, town centre and snow covered mountains in Courmayeur at dusk in winter, Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italian Alps, Italy

View of shops, town centre and snow covered mountains in Courmayeur at dusk during Christmas, Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italian Alps, Italy

View of shops, town centre and snow covered mountains in Courmayeur at dusk during Christmas, Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italian Alps, Italy

View of Skyway Monte Bianco cable car and snow covered mountain from Entreves in winter, Entreves, Aosta Valley, Italian Alps, Italy

Kasprowy Wierch and the surrounding area in winter, Tatra mountains, Poland

French Alps in winter, gondola lift at famous ski station, Saint Gervais Mont-Blanc village, Saint Gervais, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

French Alps in winter, famous ski station, Saint Gervais Mont-Blanc village, Saint Gervais, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Cross country skis in the snow. Lapland, Finland

Deep Winter at Muerren, Chalets and houses covered with masses of snow, Muerren-Schilthorn skiing area, Lauterbrunnental, Jungfrauregion, Bernese Oberland, Canton Bern, Switzerland, Europe

Bars and tents for the spectators around finish area first run ladies night slalom 12 29 2004 on Semmering in Lower Austria

View to finish area first run ladies night slalom 12 29 2004 on Semmering in Lower Austria

Bars and tents for the spectators around finish area first run ladies night slalom 12 29 2004 on Semmering in Lower Austria