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What’s the first rule of skiing and snowboarding? Do they even have rules? That is a question we asked our readers to see the consensus. We got over 400 responses with answers ranging from practical to comical.
First and foremost, many answers were directly from the skier responsibility code, which was updated in 2022 to include three additional codes. Also popular were some classic ski quotes from Warren Miller and other industry legends. Being safe and wearing a helmet is also imperative, but what other rules do our readers have for us?
Below are the most engaging, popular, and practical answers we received as well as the number one rule at the end.
Rules of Skiing and Snowboarding
- No friends on a powder day (or just a few good ones).
- Go one way really fast and if something gets in your way, turn.
- Looking good is more important than being good.
- If you french fry when you’re supposed to pizza, you’re going to have a bad time.
- If you don’t fall every once in a while, you aren’t going hard enough.
- Date your skis and marry your boots.
- Gravity is king and trees always win.
- Hire a great instructor.
- Don’t eat yellow snow.
- Balance the chair and fill the chair (especially on a powder day).
- Never call last run. Instead say you’ll do two more and skip the last one.
- Go big or go home. Also, go fast and take chances.
- You can’t get hurt in the air.
- A day on the mountain is better than a day not on the mountain.
- Keep your tips up.
- You don’t stop skiing when you get old, you get old when you stop skiing.
What was the #1 rule?
Overwhelmingly, the top answer was “have fun” and we couldn’t agree more. The idea reflects the essence and spirit of the sport. Skiing and riding are not just a physical activity, they are recreational pursuits that people engage in for enjoyment and exhilaration.
The rule emphasizes the importance of embracing the experience, regardless of skill level. By prioritizing fun, we are encouraged to approach the sport with a positive mindset, focusing on the joy and thrill of the journey rather than getting bogged down by challenges or performance expectations. Ultimately, the emphasis on fun creates a more inclusive and enjoyable skiing culture, where individuals can appreciate the sheer pleasure and adrenaline of gliding down the snow-covered slopes while taking in breathtaking scenery.
Another important rule don’t stop at the lift entrance and block the entrance so others can’t get in.
You got it wrong. First rule is: don’t hit little people, don’t hit other people, don’t hit trees . Second rule is: unnecessary turn is an admission of fear. That’s it, no more “rules “. If you need more rules, don’t go skiing, stay at work.
You must carry your skis or snow board from the parking lot to the lift !,