Lajos Máté, 91, of Lakeside, poses for a photo during a snowy afternoon on Blacktail Mountain. Lajos, who is originally from Hungary and skied on the Hungarian Olympic team, tries to ski as often as possible.
February 16, 2020
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A half dozen skiers fly down Emmons Ridge, whipping through the powder during an afternoon outing at Blacktail Mountain. They weave among each other, snow trailing behind them like a wintry wake. As the group comes closer, the skiers’ features become more apparent.