Can I Ski A Black Run First Time Skiing? *Instant Regret (Val D'isere)

I Attempt A Black Ski Run First Time Skiing *Instant Regret (Val D'isere). Ruroc Helmets kitted me and my friends out as we headed to Val D'isere for one of my favourite adventures yet. Attempting to ski the most difficult black ski runs in the area, Le Face was a serious challenge but a lot of fun.

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[Wrong_Sport_Bo]

I'm equal part impressed and terrified. You guys are clearly *very* athletic to ski like this if it is indeed your first time. On the other hand, I've witnessed skier-on-skier collisions where one left in a neck brace... being young and resilient is amazing but there are more vulnerable ppl on the slopes. And it's the responsibility of the uphill skier to avoid collisions. As a father who's thinking about starting my child skiing, the what-ifs terrifies me to no end...

[peerhermans]

parallel skiing on day 2? Thats impressive, almost not possible.

[arethevan]

Completely irresponsible to even attempt that run in such a short space of it 😂😂😂👍🏻👍🏻

[lesliehedges]

Trouble is people like this cause terrible accidents. I got hit from behind and ended up in hospital because they can’t stop and are out of control.

[thomasmoll]

Everything that is wrong with resort skiing nowadays in a single video… 😉 Joke aside, it’s actually scary that modern equipment and near-perfect preparation of the runs lure folks that cannot ski into believing they could.

[withoutwroeirs]

The attempts to break necks with the backflips was easily the scariest part of this adventure. Well done for coming out the other side with the full use of your nervous system!

[oliverburgess]

the camera doesnt do the start of Le Face justice its nuts, impressive that he did it after one week skiing

[MrArniemar]

At least you all had the sense to do it in the early morning while it was in peak condition..😁

[drhandle]

I skied for the first time a few seasons ago, and this year was the first year that I was introduced to blue terrain. I am slow on the uptake - and being mid-50s doesn't help - but I have absolutely no aspiration ever to ski black terrain. I salute your terrifying silliness.

[johnl]

I remember a few yrs back we went to the black diamond trail to ski. One of our friend who didnt know how to ski (that was his 1st day) and followed us to the black trail. We told him not to do it but he insisted he could handle it (duh). OK, he skied down and had a fire sale (meaning slid, rolled and both skis flew off). Fortunately he was ok. The ski patrol came by and asked him "Are you ok, When was the last time you skied? My friend replied "Today". The patrol was kinda confused and ask "How long have you been skiing". My stupid friend replied "started today". The patrol was pissed and said "I dont want to see you on these black trails. If I catch you I will kick you out"...

[linmorell]

A danger to others, such as lack of control.

[Arc_Luena]

Ex racer skiing is impressive after only a week. I do find it hard to believe you've not done it That rate of progression is almost superhuman.... If not then you're a natural. Most people would never attempt a black after a week. Keep at it and hope you enjoyed the holiday dude. Those groomers look amazing. Was in La Plagne in January. Lovely resort but looks like Val has better pisteurs 😂

[tastytechaddictsmtb]

Janky backflips are a bad idea. I did the same when I was 18 and landed on my neck and screwed all the cartilage up in my neck. Better to learn them on a trampoline or on an airbag, as only one landing away from a broken neck otherwise.

[yourenotjames]

my first time skiing this past week and the same thing happened to me i got to sliding but i couldnt stop or slow down🤣 turned into a snowball everytime til i got it now i love it!

[johnsmithson]

You're on the fast track to the neurosurgery department at Grenoble lads, I've been there and it's not very glamorous.

[krazed]

Knocked myself unconscious my first day on the snow on a black run, not the smartest play lol

[peterharris]

Glad you saved the black until the last day which you managed well, The trouble with going with mates who can ski is they might say "don, t worry you will soon pick it up" forgetting how long it took them to learn. At least the final run was empty, as a newbie on a busier slope you could easily wipe some poor soul out with all the potential consequences while your twat friends look on a bit sheepish. Saying that, it was awesome.😀

[FutureYT_]

Just got back from Val! I’ve been skiing lots in my life and have done many black runs. Tried that run and had to detour off piste and go to a red and barely completed it. You are MENTAL.

[laurencejacobs]

GOOD JOB - I'm properly impressed, I only managed Le Face on my 2nd week skiing and that was poodling down with an instructor. I hope you're not getting delusions of adequacy as a downhill racer, stick to the day job as an attacking midfielder for Man U!

[Hello_there_obi]

You did well to do it first thing! I did it at the end of the day knowing what was in store...moguls as mig as a small car lol