Balls to the wall full speed ahead, thats how Ralph Backstrom approached his run at the FWT’s final event in Verbier. Glad he was smiling after that violent tumble that ripped his avy bag from his backpack and can go home knowing he left it all on the mountain. Great dude.

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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....