board when is awesome powder. ski when everything has been tracked or the snow quality isn't so good....been skiing bout 6 times tho so it's all good when you're learning.
Yes I wear a helmet now but it took about 4-5 seasons before i did. Got one cos a friend smacked his head on a tree (He's alright) and we like riding backcountry. I guess it's something we should do but I don't think it should be compulsory.