For 12-year-old Rory Rielly and 77-year-old James Niehues, the ski map is an object of wonder and a portal to adventure. Their love for depicting mountain landscapes enriches their passion for skiing and demonstrates the importance of having someone to show us the way. 

Check out more of James’ art and his recently published book, The Man Behind The Maps, with over 200 ski maps.

Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto  •  Catch the Groove by Curio  •  Daisy by Tigers in the Sky  •  Wind Your Way Home by Jesse Siebenberg  •  Delivered by Brendan O’Connell  •  Tracks provided with permission from the artists or from Track Club