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Jeffrey: What an honour to be published alongside Matt for his debut! Matt is an amazing person; easygoing, but exceptionally creative and clever, making for a great collaborator. He was lots of fun to work with! This puzzle is a prime example of persistence paying off. We first started a year ago with a 15x15 grid and only three theme entries, but then revamped it after a soft-rejection into the product you see before you. Nothing about this grid came together easily, but after many iterations, it finally fell into place. Whether you're a fan of the winter weather or not, here's to hoping this little ski trip brightened the end of your winter!
Matt: What a pleasure it was to work with Jeffrey on my first-ever crossword. Perhaps this was beginner's luck, but I credit much of our success to Jeffrey's thoughtful guidance and his knack for making the construction process so collaborative. We began by settling on a ski theme, a natural choice given my background as an avid skier. From there, the gimmick emerged organically, and the subsequent word selection flowed with surprising ease. What a fun and rewarding experience this has been. I hope everyone enjoys the puzzle!