Picture this: You’re a seasoned skier, and your southern cousin and his girlfriend come to visit. You kindly offer to teach them how to ski, but they show up without helmets and insist on wearing leggings instead of ski pants. You try to explain the importance of safety gear, but they won’t budge. What would you do? ♀️ That’s the dilemma our protagonist faced in today’s story. Let’s dive into the snowy details! ❄️
Southern Ski Newbies
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The Invitation ⛷️
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Bunny Hill Experience
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Rental Recommendations
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Missing Gear Alert! ⚠️
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Leggings and No Helmets?!
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Safety First, Folks!
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Safety Concerns vs. Vanity
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Alternative Activities
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The Argument Continues ⏰
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Standing My Ground
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Safety vs. Responsibility
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No Helmet, No Ski Lesson!
Our protagonist invited their cousin and his girlfriend for a ski lesson at a top-notch ski resort. Despite having minimal experience and expressing concerns about skiing being dangerous, the couple showed up without helmets and ski pants. They argued that helmets made them look dorky, and they wanted to take photos. Our protagonist stood their ground, refusing to teach them without proper safety gear. ⛔ After an hour-long argument, the couple didn’t ski or participate in any other activities, leaving our protagonist feeling guilty. Should they have taught the couple despite their refusal to wear helmets, or was it right to prioritize safety over fun? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Beginner skiers refuse helmets and proper clothing, deemed NTA.

Safety first, NTA! Better have helmet hair than bloody hair

NTA thinks kids too young for skiing without helmets

Doctor’s wise words: helmet’s value equals what it protects. NTA

Teaching safety: NTA. They could blame you for tragedy

Safety first! Commenter defends the importance of helmets in skiing.

Putting photos over safety? Hard NTA and good advice.

Safety or stubbornness? NTA talks resort helmet rules and obligations.

Skiing without snowpants? That’s a wipeout waiting to happen!
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Hilarious but risky! NTA for refusing a helmet?

Teaching safety or paying for lessons? NTA stands firm.

Teaching safety is important, NTA stands their ground

Safety first! Great advice for avoiding TBIs and social media.

Ski veteran learns the hard way, now rocks a helmet ♂️

Always wear a helmet, even on a beginner’s hill ♂️

Wearing a helmet is non-negotiable. Safety first. NTA

Teaching skiing without a helmet? NTA, not worth the argument. ♂️

NTA acted responsibly and avoided feeling responsible for any accidents.

Safety first! NTA did the responsible thing by prioritizing safety

Helmets are essential, even for experienced athletes. NTA.

Helmet saves snowboarder’s life, worth the rental price ❄️

NTA saves stubborn cousin and GF from skiing disaster

Safety first: rent a helmet or don’t ski with them ⛑

Safety first! NTA compares helmet refusal to seat belt ignorance.

Experienced skier defends personal choice to wear a helmet.

Safety first! This skier shares their own experience with helmets.

Ski safety matters! An anecdote on the importance of helmets.

Safety rules are non-negotiable

Wear a helmet or risk a TBI and epilepsy. NTA.

Helmet safety norms vary across cultures & ski resorts.

Teaching safety first: NTA for insisting on helmet

Skiing in leggings? Definitely not the a-hole (NTA)

Nostalgic commenter surprised by modern ski helmet safety trend.

Safety first! A helmet might look dorky but it’s essential

Teaching safety on the slopes: NTA insists on helmets ♂️

Wearing a helmet while skiing is essential for safety

Skiing incident shows importance of helmets. NTA’s opinion.

Miscommunication or reckless behavior? NTA takes the blame.

Safety first! One person’s experience with helmetless skiing.

Skiing in leggings and jeans? Not on your life! NTA.

Experienced skiers wouldn’t risk it either, beginner needs helmet

Helmets not mandatory, but lessons are recommended. Avoid teaching family.

Safety first! NTA is a legend for insisting on helmets

NTA. Refusing to teach without proper equipment, and enjoying ski day. ⛷️

Safety first – commenter kindly suggests wearing a helmet while skiing.

Heartbreaking story highlights importance of ski safety measures

Safety first! Commenter supports denying cousin’s ski lesson request.

Skiing without a helmet? Complete morons! Safety first

Wearing a helmet while skiing is crucial for safety! ⛷️

Former ski instructor refuses to teach skiing without helmets. NTA.

Boundaries are important. Safety is never negotiable.

Nostalgic comment about skiing safety standards from years ago.

Experienced skier emphasizes importance of helmet and safety gear. NTA

Choosing looks over safety can have fatal consequences.

Safety first! Support for NTA enforcing helmet rule

Safety comes first, NTA for being responsible ⛷️

No question, NTA. Safety first

Safety first! Commenter advocates for helmets while skiing. ♀️

Teaching skiing? Safety first, or let them do as they please?

No helmet, no teacher – reasonable or overprotective?

Learning to ski? Helmet is a must! NTA

Prioritizing safety over photo ops – important lesson for beginners! ⛑️

Enforcing safety in assumed risk sport. NTA for coaching role.

Entitlement at its finest. Big NTA for enforcing safety

Skiing without a helmet? Uncomfortable, unsafe, and not worth it. #safetyfirst

Safety first! Commenter agrees with helmet requirement for skiing.

Heartbreaking experience skiing with abusive ex. Hope you heal soon ♥

Hilarious comment about stubborn cousin refusing helmet for ski lesson

Choosing safety over fashion: commenter shares personal experience with head injury.

Encouraging helmet use for skiing with TikTok examples. NTA wins.

“NTA. Let them do something dangerous on their own time.”

Skiing without a helmet – safety or stubbornness? NTA says it’s a no-brainer
