It's hard to even dream about being an Olympic athlete when you consider getting out of your warm bed a winter sport. Fortunately, you can live vicariously through active snow enthusiasts from the comfort of your computer.
The National Archive of the Netherlands has collected a series of vintage photographs showing Dutch civilians venturing out for winter activities.

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Ski, sled and skate through these beautiful vintage photographs.
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Taken in 1926
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Taken in 1986
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Taken in 1976
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Taken in 1939
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