Replying to New to park - rails & pipe

hey,
ive been skiing for a long time, and the groomed "mountians" in the midwest are starting to get tired.
the last two days ive tried the pipe and rails..
any tips?

as far as the pipe, i like it, but i havent tried any air on it. lame, i know. i have no idea what im doing.

on rails, all ive done is a straight flat box. ive managed to go down it a few times, but the landing sucks. ive got a giant purple bruise on my side to prove it.

any help, tips, or tricks would be totally loved.