Verbier, Switzerland. 3rd Dec, 2022. The winter season officially opens in the Verbier 4Vallées ski area. As per tradition, thousands of skiers and snowboarders dress up as St. Nicholas or Santa Claus and receive a discount to ski for the day. Two skiers stop atop a ridge and admire the view towards Val de Bagnes before continuing on. Credit: Aldercy Carling/ Alamy Live News

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Location: Verbier, Valais, Switzerland
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