I never thought I'd try to ski. If it had been my choice I would have said "heck no, try again" but I have a very persistent husband and he harassed me until I gave in. I've only been three times now and yes, it's getting easier. But my rear end is paying for it. Talk about a good workout when you're snowplowing for 3 hours straight because you're afraid to gain momentum. It's been fun though, I have to admit. Watching the kids love it and become good at it is the reward at the end.