Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko met up for some unstructured executive time in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi to get their shred on before a series of “bilateral meetings between the two leaders which will address key issues and the prospects for boosting integration processes in Eurasia.” How do you rate their presidential ski skills?

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....