Can you learn to ski on your own, without lessons?

Skiing is an extreme sport, so it’s best to start in the right area on the mountain and know a little about the equipment to make the best use of it. Although it’s possible to muddle through these first steps without an instructor, it’s certainly not easy. Bad habits picked up along the way can have a knock-on effect later on, and they can be challenging to unpick later in the process.