Maybe before you hit up HV or KB you should try a lil hill like elma meadows, losson park or emery park to see what your getting yourself into and get a bit more comfortable before you attack the big slopes. I used to snowboard lil hills all the time before I hit the slopes and I skateboarded for years and it still took me 2-3 trips to not fall on my ass. I thought the most difficult part was gwtting off the damn lift.