Thanks for asking. This FAQ is a compilation of many frequently asked questions and their frequently posted responses. As such it is merely a compression of information from many sources. Neither the persons maintaining and posting this list nor their employers or employees make any claims about the safety or even the accuracy of the information in the list.
You're on your own. Make informed decisions. Only take the risks that you feel comfortable taking. Don't board alone. Stay warm. Don't get caught in an avalanche. Use appropriate equipment. Don't board in closed areas. Take advice from ski patrol.
Have some respect. Respect the other people on the slopes. Respect the
mountains... they can bite. Respect the weather, it can
change. Very quickly. Respect your limitations, exceed them and you'll hurt
yourself. Respect the animals, trees and environment... littering
is for morons.