You did read right. Today I went skiing with Rune and Leander, who sat on his sledge. The weather was excellent and the snow was perfect for skiing, so we started off easy at a slope suitable for new beginners and children.
In the slope I practiced different techniques that Rune taught me, and also practiced going downwards which is what scares me the most. I did not fall, and surprisingly I did not hate the experience (unlike all of the other times I've gone skiiung). So who knows? Maybe there's hope for me after all!