Absolutely recommend lessons. Anyone can learn but lessons definitely speed up the process and help solidify skills. Definitely make sure you have a good coat, pants, and gloves and good layers - as you go up the mountain and cool off from a run it gets cold quick.

Some different advice from what you’ve received- make sure to be hydrated and nourished so that your muscles are ready to work and be prepared to be sore. Snowboarding is a lot of squatting back and forth on your heels and toes and you’ll be sore as your muscles acclimate. If you feel discouraged in the beginning keep in mind snowboarding gets better as you gain skill and move up the mountain. The snow is usually packed hard from traffic near the bottom of the mountain but as you move up you’ll find runs with pillowy soft snow that will be so much fun to ride through. Don’t forget to have ibuprofen on hand for the ride home! You’ll sleep well during those weeks!