You're a young'n. My wife put a gun to my head and dragged me off skiing a few days before my 49th birthday. I hated the first day and would've gladly never returned, but she had purchased a multi-day package of lessons, lift-tickets, and equipment rentals. Somehow things started to be fun the 2nd day. Now we plan much of our vacation time around skiing and I really wish I could get 75+ days in each year. I don't think there are any gaurantees regarding injury risk. Quit when you get tired and don't try to be a hero. You'll probably advance faster staying on terrain on which you're pretty comfortable. Skiing some terrain that you find challenging is good, but when all you're doing is suvival skiing it doesn't help your technique or confidence. Find a good bootfitter and get good boots. At this point they don't need to be high end boots. Indeed, high end stiff boots would not be what you want. Just boots that fit you well. And take lessons. Can't tell you how much lessons have helped me. I'm starting to dabble in bumps, who'd a thunk I'd actually want to learn bumps. I don't consider myself a good skier, but I'm comfortable on terrain I never thought I'd ski. If I could find a PMTS instructor I'd take lessons from a PMTS instructor. I think the ideas presented in Harold Harb's instructional materias, and the drills are very useful. I also think the stuff of Lito Tejada-Flores is really good. Mostly, approach with an open mind, get as much mileage in as you can, view it as a journey, and HAVE FUN.
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