Mikkel Bang through the first annual BangSlalom event in his native Norway with the help of NIXON.

The inaugural event was a hit despite having to shovel out the course after 20cm of fresh that fell overnight. 20cm of fresh snow on a banked slalom course is what is known as a good problem.

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....