Vladimir Putin hosted Belarus’s Lukashenko for a day of fun at Sochi where they spent the day skiing and discussing who knows what on the chairlift rides. The Russian president is well known for his choreographed public displays of athleticism including martial arts, hockey and bare chested horseback riding so it no surprise he invited the cameras for this little ski outing. What do you think of his form?

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....