21 year old R-Willy ended up with a massive swollen vertebrae after getting a little too sendy after only trying snowboarding 3 times. He is an absolute demon on the scooter and an overall athlete but snowboarding can be unforgiving to the novice and he clearly paid the price. You can tell he’s been hanging out with the Nitro Circus crew by how he takes his bumps with a smile and stays positive. That bruise looks nasty, get well soon bud!

R-Willy has a ton of world’s firsts under his belt but this one always amazing me:

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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....