Pull up a seat and get ready for a history lesson in radness with this full replay of the first-ever World Extreme Skiing Championship (WESC) in Valdez, Alaska, way back in 1992. Super aggressive sends on straight skis with a distinct lack of helmets (aka totally nuts). These athletes laid the groundwork for modern day competitive big mountain freeriding and we salute them for it. Cheers!

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....