From the archive record
A winter landscape in Uttarakhand, India, where fresh snowfall has covered the forests of pine, deodar, and oak across the Himalayan slopes. A narrow mountain highway winds through the snow-covered valley, with dense mist and low clouds partially concealing the surrounding ridges. A yellow backhoe loader (commonly known as a JCB) travels along the road, actively pushing snow off the asphalt to keep the route open for traffic. The sequence documents winter road maintenance in the Himalayas, highlighting the continuous effort required to maintain access through snow-covered mountain terrain.