Skiers hit world's steepest street, Baldwin Street, as Dunedin roads turn to slopes in snow
A skier took advantage of rare snowfall in Dunedin, New Zealand, to ski down Baldwin Street, known as the world's steepest residential street. The event drew local attention as residents enjoyed the unusual weather conditions.
Why it matters
It serves as a human-interest story highlighting how extreme weather events can temporarily alter urban environments and community activities.
A daredevil skier took advantage of Dunedin's snow day to have a crack at the world's steepest street.
North East Valley resident Noah Schoenleben was having a snowball fight with his friend at the top of Baldwin Street on Tuesday morning when he noticed a person walking up while lugging a pair of skis.
"Then he went down ... it was cool, but kind of scary to be honest," Schoenleben said.
"I thought he was going to fall but he did it pretty well."
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