Risk Acceptance Descriptions

Also posted this at TGR, but I'm also interested in what TAY members think. How do you describe your own risk tolerance in human terms?

Sorry for the cliched examples, but I'm looking along the lines of:

I like to charge steep lines.
I don't get to ski very often, so I like to "go big".
My family is very important to me.
I prefer to stay in control.

This could also include a list of short-term goals, such as "I want to ski steep powder" or "I want to ski from the summit of a small peak". Shorter answers are fine, longer answers are fine. There are no right or wrong answers.

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im not sure i fully understand the question to be honest. Are you asking where do i draw the line for what is to risky/unacceptable?

RAD: given your four descriptions, I say "all of the above."

Non-quanititative verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in this context: charge, steep, often, big, important, control.

I think I get what you're looking for...
Mine are:
A shallower line with bliss is better for me than a steeper line with concern.
I'm in it for the poetry and social aspects, not the summits or the gnarl.
"Fall and you die" is not an option for me.
I'm in this game for the long term, I don't have to nail this line today if it doesn't feel right.
My job is to think, say and do things that feel good to me.

I may think of more later... I like the project.

Thanks for the great responses, I really appreciate it. RonJ - your descriptions are really excellent.

SkyKilo: What about "notable"? Does that apply? I like your list of adjectives.

Velillen: See Ron's example, or just describe your risk acceptance level in human terms. It could be a paragraph, a phrase.

I'm in it for the poetry and social aspects

Funny, Ive never heard you quote poetry.Maybe acted or said something I thought was poetic . You have been wearing that beret though, hmmm.

Were you thinking "never let truth get in the way of a good story "?

I would agree with RonJ's thought s on backcountry safety.

As for myself I always look for the romantic line over the dramatic line .