Remember that turning comes from the legs. Chin up, eyes peeled. You must pay attention to what's happening below you, so you can avoid other skiers and stop if you have to. Also, try not to stop below a knoll where you aren't visible, because another skier could run you down. Having the right equipment can also reduce wear and tear on your body.
Comfortable boots are essential.
You want to slip your foot into the boot, move your toes so they touch the end, and then feel the area behind your heel, making sure there is no more than one to one and a half fingers width from your heel to the boot shell. Between 60 and 70 percent of the population wears a ski boot that is too big. You want to make sure your eyes are properly protected so you can see clearly down the hill. So if it's snowing out or a hazy day, you want to have goggles on. And if it's a sunny day, you want to protect your eyes with sunglasses.