In fact, among those skiing here today, although not as new as Li Yan, many are just average beginners, and there aren't many real experts. Experts wouldn't play on the beginner slopes with them.
Skiing in the same area with many people of average skill can actually help one relax; seeing others are not much better lowers the pressure. However, it's also easier to fall because everyone's skill isn't great, so one might bump into others and could be bumped into at any time.
Li Yan controlled and balanced well; even though he skied slowly and lacked technique, he was still quite stable. But since they were playing as a group of three, they essentially formed a small circle, making them more likely to be bumped.
They all have experience of falling when dodging others. As they played longer, some people got tired, making it easier to make mistakes. Some people's excitement about skiing faded, and they started thinking about taking advantage of the girls in the crowd.
