The No. 1 advice for people interested in learning to ski or snowboard is to take a lesson. Just like anything else, you have to learn good habits.
Don't take that last run if you're feeling worn out. Leave it at that. A lot of injuries happen because people become fatigued and lose that mental and physical presence.
People should consider wearing a helmet, but the key thing is not having false expectations of helmets. Sometimes helmets can give false sense of security, and that's like the last thing we want.
It's easy to get distracted or go too fast. You want to make sure you always have a sense of speed or control -- really a physical and mental presence.
