Ski map illustrator James Niehues has hand-painted 200 ski resort trail maps collated in his new compilation book 'Man ... If these were all framed up on a wall I would pick out different ...

But for ski resorts, the trail map image remains their most powerful branding tool, one that can capture the natural splendor of their mountain. “They use these images everywhere.

Framed marketing brochures and trail maps from Mt. Bachelor's storied history decorate Clearing Rock Bar. (Terry Richard/The Oregonian) Every ski area needs a featured watering hole and Mt ...