There may not be any ski lifts in Afghanistan, but that doesn't mean there isn't any skiing. Called the most dangerous ski race in the world, the fourth annual Afghan Ski Challenge consists of local men, women, and about 50 westerners skiing the snow capped peaks of the Koh-e-Baba mountain range, some on homemade wooden skis. Yes, this is a real thing and yes, you need to know more, over here. [Yahoo]
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