Tony_H wrote:Lessons, and self confidence. Dont be afraid of the mountain.
Ditto this.
Don't be afraid, once you build up your confidence - especially where spotting is concerned - there will be no stopping you! :-)
The two milestones for me was learning to stop at speed and getting into the habit of leaning forward and attacking the slope rather than just slipping along. Master that and you have a solid foundation to progress with.