Profile of talented ski map artist, James Niehues | Adventure.com

This profile piece from Adventure.com delves into the career of James Niehues, a renowned ski map artist who has been hand-painting iconic mountains for 35 years. His work, which includes detailed depictions of ski trails and mountains, is featured in the brochures and websites of ski resorts worldwide. Niehues' meticulous process involves capturing aerial shots, creating initial sketches, and using gouache to block in colors before finalizing each painting. Despite the niche nature of his work, Niehues has achieved preeminence in the field of ski trail maps.
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