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G skateboards & would like to get into bmx. Both DH & I support it given he wears the proper protective gear. For something like surfing he'd have to really prove he was a strong enough & smart enough swimmer (sure if we loved closer to the ocean that would be more relevant).... As for skiing/snowboarding.... I guess if he really wanted to we'd just require the same as for bmx/x games sports.

I also don't consider heli-skiing extreme. I think you have to have years of practice and proficiency at something before you take it to what some might consider extreme levels. And what you might consider extreme snowboarding might be something I would do on a recreational Saturday (hiking in the backcountry to untracked powder).

Our kids won't be ready for those types of activities for a long time and I think we'll probably gain comfort as they gain proficiency. Having said that, I happily acknowledge that my preference would be to wrap my girls in bubble wrap forever... But what kind of a life is that? I pushed my limits and I assume they will too at some point.

It was only after I became a mom that I understood how painful it was for my mom when my brother broke his arm snowboarding (at age 27!). She was really devasted for him because it was a really bad fracture to the upper arm that would never correctly heal.

That being said I know we will be teaching LO to ski since we live so close to the mountains and DH has already declared that when she can walk she will start taking lessons. I think we will have to educate her on not taking stupid risks to endanger herself. I think I'll also encourage her to pursue other hobbies that aren't so dangerous like playing an instrument, tennis, etc.

No, I'm actively encouraging my daughter to push herself to her limits. My parents raised me to be totally inactive, and it has been a very hard thing to dig out of as an adult. I want her to feel really strong and powerful.

My DH does a lot of backcountry skiing and multiple-day mountaineering trips. I know he will want yo take S when he is old enough to go, and I won't be the one to stand in their way. I know and trust that DH will take the proper precautions.

@sunny: Some idiots will try jumping out of the helicopter (only pros), but most helicopter pilots worth their salt would never allow it. Definitely NOT a part of heli-skiing!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heliskiing

I don't think it's extreme* but DH (who sounds like your DH) wants to take LO skiing THIS winter).

*Born and raised in the Deep South, have been skiing once in my life and was pretty much paralysed with fear. Any type of skiing is "extreme" to me!