Oh, Christiana - I couldn't help but think, "I would have died if that happened to me!" LOL - but you're a trooper as well as a storyteller!
Never have i been close to skiing and since I'm about to head over 50 in a couple of years, it looks like it's one of those I'll say: never did! But the number of horrible accidents and bodily injuries people live with keep me away from it! LOL
I don't doubt it must be a very fun experience for those who know how to fall! ;-)
Fun read - I'm sorry I missed this as well as your kind shout out back during Everything Fun days!