Congratulations to 16-year-old Japanese snowboarder who took advantage of the absolutely perfect terrain park features at the The Nines presented by Falken at Crans-Montana in Switzerland and landed the world’s first backside 2160. The bar has been raised.

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....