Quote Originally Posted by Cassandra_Cain View Post
So what is it like? What should I keep in mind? Any tips, tricks, advice...or warnings?
From MY experience (as an intermediate skier) - One word on 'bording: painful.

I took one lesson, just to see what all the hub-bub was about. I found that when you catch an edge - you don't fall down, you get THROWN into the side of the mountain. Ouch! So, with that in mind.....WEAR A HELMET! (I think wrist guards would probably be okay, too! )

I got okay at what they term 'falling leaf' - essentially gliding back and forth facing downhill or facing uphill. The biggest challenge for me was linking my turns..creating an "S" on the hill. I've heard once you can link your turns, you've gotten over the biggest arc in the learning curve. I was way too sore after my one attempt to try again. I'll stick to skis.