It was a historic day for the sport of skiing as the switch skiing and snowblading world speed records were set at Var Hautes-Alpes in France. The speed record for switch skiing was set at 86mph and the speed record for snowblading is 76.4mph. Well done gentlemen:

 

 

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....