TheSkiDiva's Rules of Skiing

[Abbi]

Just happened upon this thread and thought it'd be a fun one to revive. Who has rules they'd like to share?

Thanks for the bump to keep me distracted on this gross weather day!

When you start skiing a lot faster later in the day it’s time to stop skiing. I was told that during my beginner year. When you’re going a lot faster, later, you may not be as much in control. Ski patrol will tell you they get the most injuries in the afternoon.

 

[marzNC]

#1 rule in skiing (and all my athletes can tell you this too) is HAVE FUN!

Completely agree!

 

[SMichael08]

I know some folks probably have a different stance on this, and maybe I'll change my tune after getting new boots for this season, but since I was a kid my wisdom has been "never take your boots off, or loosen them too much, during breaks." Once the boots come off, I'm done for the day, because there is no convincing myself to put them back on after my feet experience that sweet freedom.

 

[MissySki]

I feel the same way, I almost never will put them on again if I take them off. I’m fine with opening up my buckles at lunch etc., but they aren’t coming off.

 

[newbieM]

Never have boyfriend teach you to ski unless you want him to be an ex

 

[Tennessee]

Corollary: Never teach your boyfriend to ski….

 

[newbieM]

Corollary: Never teach your boyfriend to ski….

And to be more correct - significant other or would like to be significant other - nothing good happens of that. Leave the instruction to the instructors.

 

[badger]

Don't bemoan the snow conditions and weather if they are not what you were hoping for. Knowing as best you can before getting into the car is #1. And if actual conditions are a surprise, go with the flow; after all you're skiing and out to have fun.

Moses had no idea the Red Sea would part. It's often better to discover challenges than avoid them altogether.

 

[TNtoTaos]

As a corollary to where to keep wallet and keys...I always carry my "ski wallet": one credit card, license, health insurance card, and a little cash, wrapped in a waterproof ziplock (or something similar - I recently found a clear plastic bi-fold that I now use). I figure this is the minimum amount I need to carry in case I have to be carried off the mtn (whether conscious or not).

 

[dloveski]

New rules for these latter years:

Have a parking strategy before you leave. (esp pertains to CTW Canyons)

Get up at 5:30 am and out the door before 7 (used to be up at 7 and out door by 8---but that was the good old days).