Is skiing dangerous, I am thinking of skiing with my friend, he is an experienced skier and I have never been?

Question

before, how often do beginers get injured?

Answer 1

It is a lot less dangerous than snow boarding.  Try skiing - it is great, and once you get the hang of it - you just might fall in love with it or maybe move on to boarding.  

Everyone can use another thing to do in the snow - right???

Answer 2

I didn't manage to injure myself skiing until I was 19 years old, and I started skiing when I was 12.

But do yourself a favor, take a lesson with a real ski instructor, and don't let your friend teach you. I know more than one friendship that was strained when the teacher pushed the studnet harder than he or she was willing to go.

Welcome to the sport! It's a great time, and I hope you love it as much as I do!

Answer 3

just dont go downhill on a cross country ski...

Answer 4

ya, I would say that skiing along with alot of things is dangerous.  Especially if you've never gone before.  I know first timers who have broken ankles and legs.  Be careful and don't try to show off.

Answer 5

I promise you, if he is advanced, and you havent skied before. you will get ditched in 5 minutes. its not coz he is an *** its coz it will be painful to both of you to stay together. trust me i have mates that are decent but no where at my standard and even that is painful. get some lessons, then meet up for lunch and maybe one or two runs

Answer 6

It can be......don't try and go on any advanced hills if you cant ski. Seriously, take the bunny slope first and then work your way up slowly....

Answer 7

K.  Skiing involves strapping your feet to two long boards designed to gain speed on snow/ice.  You age going to point these boards down a hill and allow your body to gain unnatural momentum.  ???

Answer 8

Just walking down the street is dangerous these days.  

You'll be with someone who is experienced to teach you the correct way to do it.  

Have fun!

Answer 9

three words...sonny bono avalanch

Answer 10

Skiing can be a very enjoyable new sport. It is VERY important to prepare your body first before you ever put on a pair of skis or take your first ski lesson. You will not enjoy your skiing experience as much if you have not exercised and strengthened the muscles you will use. You can count on sitting on the sidelines watching other skiers enjoy themselves if you don't prepare yourself properly. Exercise and endurance is really that important.

When your ready to ski down those slopes have a wonderful and exciting experience! If you fall, get up and try again and again and again. It will finally click for you and you'll have a wonderful time.  Good luck!

Answer 11

Did you see the movie, "The Other Side of the Mountain?"  Yes, it can be dangerous, but with proper pre-cautions and common sense, you should be ok.  Not that the girl in the movie wasn't using common sense.  It's a true story, so I don't want to offend anyone.  Hers was a freak accident and, of course, with anything, accidents can occur.  I would definitely go, just be careful.

Answer 12

Sign up for a beginner's lesson.

Answer 13

It's not dangerous if you learn correctly and do not try the harder runs before you are ready.

Answer 14

If you are taking it slow and doing things your level, you will most definantly NOT get hurt. If you decide to go off some jumps or go in some bowl when you're not ready, then you will. Also follow the rules of skiing. People in front of you have the right of way. Be in control, know how to stop, and pay attention! Good luck!

Answer 15

i disagree as my sister cut open her bum wen she was doing it lol and my friends broke her arm and you get a num bum lol !

Answer 16

STOP.

Here is the scenario. You follow your friend to the first black diamond run that they can find, and try to follow them down.

In the process, you hit your head on a tree, and die.

GET LESSONS FROM A PRO.

Beginners who get lessons usually do fine...no stupid injuries from hitting trees. People who don't have a clue put themselves in a position to die by following "friends" up to the top of the mountain.

The other option is walking down after you realize you just wasted $50 on a lift ticket.

Get a beginner package, includes lessons, rentals, and a ticket. You won't be disappointed.

Answer 17

It can be, but not for your average person who's just there for the fun and not he thrills of going 100 miles an hour down a hill and falling off a cliff!! You'll be fine, just learn properly.

Answer 18

youll be fine

Answer 19

it can be, just take it slow and stick to the blue and green runs and remember if all else fails, FALL DOWN.  Just stay under control and don't go too fast and have fun!

Answer 20

All sports have an element of danger.  Use the proper equipment and take a class.  Don't overdue it your first day.  As a beginner, you can't expect to be an experienced skier your first day.  And even the best have accidents.  You can make yourself more comfortable with the sport by being well prepared for the day and starting small.  Everyone starts out as a beginner, you'll do fine.

Answer 21

stay off of the black diamonds, learn to turn and stop before going, and if you are about to hit a tree ... fall over immediately.

Answer 22

First of all, I am going to tell you what I tell every other beginner skier. DO NOT LET YOUR BUDDY TEACH YOU HOW TO SKI. Take a lesson with someone who's profession is to teach people how to ski. As you can guess, they are pretty good at their job. I know this because my Grandfather works on the Breckenridge Ski patrol. At least 5 times a day, they get called to carry some guy down the mountain who's buddy tried to teach him how to ski. I am not trying to criticize you, but I cannot stress enough how important this is. Generally, as long as you stay in control of yourself and watch out for others, skiing is an extremely fun and safe sport. Good luck.

Hope this helps.