There’s a saying in Norwegain…full speed is ‘The Häkä’ 

Loving this mini doc about the founding father of speed skiing Kalevi Häkä Häkkinen. If you did an interview and your top speed appeared in the top right corner of the screen would you be pumped or embarrassed?  images from www.ess.fi

 

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....