First Lesson Tomorrow.

I signed up for a private snowboard lesson! I've always wanted to try snowboarding but never had the time or money to do it. I guess my mid-life crisis finally kicked in because here I am, learning at 47 years old. My plan is to take the lesson tomorrow and then stick around to practice afterward.

First: Why am I so scared? Is this normal?

Second: I know it’s going to take time to get better, and I’m not aiming to carve or do tricks. I just want to make some nice, controlled turns down the hill—greens are totally fine with me. How often should I practice to get to a point where I can snowboard greens confidently?

Any tips or encouragement would be much appreciated!