The Man Behind The Map
If you've ever hit the trails in Aspen to Whistler, you've probably been guided by James Niehues. He's the artist behind nearly every ski map in North America — and even some in South America, Australia, Asia, and Europe. Over his 30-year career, Niehues has scouted and photographed the world's alpine terrain to hand-paint every tree, peak, and cliff for nearly 200 trail maps.