photos by Stephen Eginoire

Ski season. Its official. The mountains are white, and the storms are brewing. Whether you ski in the frontcountry, the backcountry or in sweat pants, we all share the same love for pointing the sticks downhill. And with just enough snow to get around on, folks are out to get some action. Heres an early season glimpse of a few backcountry jone-zers making the most of a weekday afternoon. Doesnt anybody work around here?