I'd have to say that all this stuff about wrist and butt guards is nonesense. Ya, your first day is going to be a little painful but it's not as bad as most people indicate. By the end of your first day you should be able to turn both ways - from there you'll find that after each run you're getting better to the point where you have no problem getting down groomed runs.
I would get on Kijiji and get an old board with bindings and some decent boots. Boots are critical since you don't want to be riding for 5 or 6 hours with sore feet. Comfort is the key.
As for hills - the best hill to learn on is without a doubt Sunshine. They get great snow so your falls don't hurt as much. It's wide open with very few trees so you don't feel like people are going to smash into you and it gets you out of the city.
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