Now, with modern equipment such as fiberglass skis, high-support plastic boots and release bindings, skiing is much safer. Skiing is not as expensive as you think. You can ski on a budget or you can spend a lot. You can ski at a local area for a few hours or take a ski vacation. Ski equipment can be rented, and as for clothing, you probably already have clothes which could double as a ski outfit.
Most ski areas offer programs or packages to cut costs.
And, if you're staying overnight, there's a variety of prices for lodging and food. Just in your first day, you'll learn how to turn, slow down, stop and ride the lifts. You don't have to be an athlete to ski. Today, modern equipment does most of the work for you. If you do some exercises before your first ski experience, you will enjoy it more.