Let these sexy ski instructors help improve your skills on the slopes

As temperatures drop and winter begins to tighten its hold on the northern hemisphere, many people's minds turn to having some fun racing down the slopes. So why not get excited for the season with some shots of actual ski and snowboard instructors posing in the snow while wearing very little clothing? The shots are part of a 2013 calendar shot by photographer Hubertus von Hohenlohe and designed by artistic director Thomas Ebster. And yes, all the ladies appearing are actual instructors, and interestingly, the pair say they were criticized for not showing enough skin. Everyone's a critic. Click through the gallery, and get ready for your favorite winter sports.

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