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Skier takes a tumble on the beach at Amroth, Pembrokeshire, West Wales
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Skier takes a tumble on the beach at Amroth, Pembrokeshire, West Wales
Skier takes a tumble on the beach at Amroth, Pembrokeshire, West Wales, 20th February 1978
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Wales
WME_1978_02_Blizzard
Media ID 21757405
© Mirrorpix
Beaches Blizzard Cold Conditions Extreme Fall Falling Outdoor Leisure Activities Scene Season Severe Skier Skiing Winter 1978 Falls Tumble
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Captured in a moment of unexpected hilarity, this vintage print showcases a skier's misadventure on the sandy shores of Amroth Beach in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. Taken on the 20th of February 1978 during the frosty grip of winter, it perfectly encapsulates the extreme conditions and unpredictable weather that can be experienced even in coastal regions. As a blizzard raged on, transforming the beach into an unlikely skiing destination, this brave skier decided to take advantage of nature's whimsical offering. However, fate had other plans as they found themselves tumbling headfirst onto the soft sand. The scene captures both their fall and our collective amusement at witnessing such an unexpected spectacle. This snapshot from the past not only highlights outdoor leisure activities popular during that era but also serves as a reminder of how severe winters could be back then. It transports us back to simpler times when people embraced adventure regardless of weather conditions. Preserved by Western Mail Archive and now available through Memory Lane Prints, this photograph invites us to reflect upon moments where life surprises us with its twists and turns. Whether you're an avid skier or simply appreciate capturing memories frozen in time, this image is sure to spark conversations about resilience and finding joy amidst unforeseen circumstances.
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