A participant competes in the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. The “Nostalgic Ski Race” is held every two years with about 40 participants and is organized by the ski club of Neuastenberg, a town which was founded in 1713. The conditions for the participation in the race are vintage skis and dresses. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)

A participant competes in the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)

A participant carries his skis for the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)

A participant looks on during the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)

A participant competes in the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)

A participant looks on during the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)

A participant competes in the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)

A participant competes in the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)

Vintage skis and poles are seen at the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)

A competitor checks her vintage skis and poles at the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)

A participant competes in the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)

A participant competes in the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)

A participant competes in the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)

Participants compete in the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)

Participants drink a beer after competing in the “Nostalgic Ski Race” in the western town of Neuastenberg February 8, 2015. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)