Its also hard to learn to board on the bunny slope. It is better to learn on a green or blue. You need more of a slope for your edges to dig in and then you just lean into the toe side or heel side to turn left or right. getoffb is correct and it takes 3-4 times to get the hang of it.
The 1st day experience for most is no different than running into a brick wall. Give it another run or two.