“Have you ever thought about skiing down an Olympic bobsleigh track with pure ice from top to bottom?”

Norwegian skier Anders Backe got the opportunity to ski down the Olympic bobsleigh track in Lillehammer. Once you drop in there’s no way to slow down or stop so you better hold onto your but until you cross the finish line. Any East Coast skier think this looks like a breeze?

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....