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Our best wishes to Norwegian racer Henrik Røa who caught an edge just feet from the finish line of The Streif at Kitzbühel and ended up breaking his leg. His estimated speed at the time of the crash was 86mph. Aftenposten.no reports Røa was airlifted to a hospital in Kitzbühel. The 27-year-old has undergone a successful operation on his leg and his condition is stable. 

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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....