The XC manaics at Praděd Mountain in the Czech Republic take their end of the season celebrations seriously. Beer drinking, Chinese downhills in costume and big airs over the boys. The Czech crosscountry skiers rage. Radikální!

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture.... More by Francis Xavier