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In his profile, Howard was an active 74-year-old with a lot of hobbies, including biking and skiing.

It's not surprising that scenic Gulmarg - one of India's few skiing destinations and a favourite with tourists - was the choice of venue for a show highlighting a skiwear collection.

When you think of skiing and snowboarding, you may imagine the snowy slopes of Europe and North America.

One reason is the eye-watering cost of lift tickets: A single day of skiing at Mammoth can cost as much as $219 this season.

The National Ski Areas Assn. warns that skiing off groomed trails increases the risk of having a deep snow or tree well accident, which can be deadly.