Champion ski jumper and early purveyor of rad snow things Birger Ruud was trying to combine skiing with flight all the way back in the 1930s.  Dude was visionary, way ahead of his time:

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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....