Hats off to Japanese skier Yushi Saito who threw caution to the wind and blasted this quad backflip into slushy springtime backcountry snow. May not have stuck that landing but we give him the double thumbs up for the attempt.  Trying this into anything but an airbag or deeeeep powder is mental:

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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....