Skiing in Afghanistan? Let’s hope.
I read this article and it warmed my little ski-bum heart! I actually dream of skiing in places like Afghanistan and Iran, to show the locals the pure joy of skiing (and to show off my impeccable telemark technique!). With a good deal of work, skiing can be an important part of the local culture, as it should be. I’m reminded of a sticker I saw in Steamboat Springs, CO. It said “If Everybody Skied, There’d Be No War.” Skiing could bring about the best of the mountain folk of Western Asia. And with the absolutely spectacular rugged terrain, this area of the world could produce some of the best skiers in the world. Let’s hope…