mountain hut covered in snow in chocholowska valley, zakopane, poland

accumulated aesthetics alps appearance associated authentic branch captures chocholowska cold color conditions convey covered devoid dominated elements endure environment evident fir footwear forest freezing frost grays hut ice landscape layer mountain mountainous nature nestled palette piste plant polan poland portrayal practical practicality reality reflects region required resilience ridge scene scenes seeking setting shelter signifies sky snow snow-covered snowy spruce stands stoic surrounding surroundings terrain tree valley weight whites wilderness winter wintry zakopane