Cross Country Skier 2022 Photo Annual

On the cover: Rosie Brennan pushes up the last climb in the final stage of 2021's Tour de Ski in Val di Fiemme, Italy. Brennan ultimately placed sixth in the Tour. [Photo] Vianney Thibaut/NordicFocus FEATURES Photo Annual As dedicated skiers, we draw inspiration equally from words and photos. But once a winter, we give even more space to the photographers who inspire us through their images of scenic snowscapes, athletes in motion and slices of the ski-inspired lifestyle. From a cute-as-a-button aspiring racer to Crested Butte's impeccably groomed trails, these photos capture what we love about Nordic skiing. OlympicsPreview The Beijing Winter Games will take place February 4–20, with Nordic events, from the cross country skiathlon to biathlon's 12.5km women's mass start, being run almost every day. Veteran sportswriter Peggy Shinn gives an overview of the contenders in cross country, biathlon and Nordic combined. We also preview the Paralympics and explain events for newer fans. DEP