Replying to Stupid Noob

What's up... As my first post here, I thought I would get the stupid noob comment out of the way.

Anyways, I haven't skied since I was 13 (a warmed over 11 years past), but today, I walked into a ski shop and walked out with a pair of 05/06 Rossignol Scratch BC.

Okay, so here's what's up. I spent rent on some skis (they set me back $400), but I still need to spend the rest of the utilities on some bindings and boots. What do you all think I can get away with?

Also (as you can probably tell), I want to ride powder, being in Pittsburgh that was never really a possibility for me, until - my sis got a job at Winter Park, CO resort. So, now... I'm going to ride the powder (even if I'm dragged on my ass to my death). Can you point me in the direction of some information that will keep me alive? Or do I have to deal with boring ass lessons? Or will the drive to succeed overcome?

Hit me back...
Peace!