The image displays a steep, snow-dusted brown hillside under an overcast grey sky in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

The image displays a steep, snow-dusted brown hillside under an overcast grey sky in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. A substantial, multi-sectioned temporary metal staircase with galvanized railings extends upwards along the slope from the lower left to the upper right. Several tall, rectangular flags, alternating between green and blue, are vertically affixed alongside the staircase. The mirrored text on these flags clearly reads "MILANO CORTINA 2023". In the upper background, components of a ski lift system are visible, including at least one pylon and multiple empty chairlifts suspended from cables. A solitary individual, dressed in dark winter attire with a hood covering their head, stands on one of the staircase landings approximately midway up the visible structure. They are holding a light-colored snowboard, possibly teal or blue, and appear to be looking down at their wrist or an object in their hand. Further up the staircase to the left, a small group of indistinct figures is observed ascending. Yellow and orange tension straps are visible securing parts of the metal staircase structure to the ground. Patches of snow cover parts of the steps and the surrounding bare earth. A blue, perforated plastic barrier is partially visible in the lower left foreground.