 Poster: A snowHead
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Thinking of going skiing 18 December alone for about 4 nights I will have finished a contract so wil have time to get a cheeky ski before Christmas tried a few friends but are all busy or have comitments,I have green light from the boss at home so can go will fly into Geneva And then can go anywhere ,any ideas never been away on my own before so nervous about skiing alone apres eating alone etc I,m 49 and a good skier any advice or recomadations welcome thanks Charlie 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@charlie26, one option is to book last minute into a chalet where you'll have company.
It can be easier if you have someone to book a twin room with (and such people can often be found skulking around these parts) but often, last minute, operators will forego single supplements to fill a bed.
Also check out the snowBuddy for snowHeads who are already out at that time. PM them, see what plans they have and pick a destination where you know you'll have a starting point of someone to share a beer or a few runs with.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Go where you'll get snow, and the fact you're "nervous" indicates you'll probably be suitably canny and hence just fine. Sometmes, just sometimes, there are benefits from doing your very own thing when skiing (from one who has dared to!) ...
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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i"ve been skiing on my own loads of times, its nice to be able to do what you want when you want, i"ve always booked up a chalet so theres company at mealtimes, the only downside to it is if you have an accident on the slopes, then you can feel very lonely, but overall its a great experience
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@charlie26, do it man! I go boarding alone all the time, it's great! For 4 nights you might struggle with regular tour ops so books some flights and get looking on booking.com. Don't worry about eating alone, if you aren't the sociable type bring a laptop or tablet and some media to enjoy in the evenings and a good book 
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Yup, I've skied on my own a lot and it's pretty easy to strike up conversations on lifts and in restaurants and bars.
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@charlie26, what @Scarpa says. I have never had problems being lonely when on a solo skiing trip. Over the years I have met some really interesting and fun people. Often I have skied with them the next day
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Hi @charlie26,
If you're thinking about a chalet option we've got some spaces in Chalet Campanules for those dates, and I can do you a single room with no supplement. Details via the link below. . .
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Myself and partner are going to Val Thorens for 3 nights on the 18th of December. Just booked a hotel through booking.com and a flight into Geneva. Lots of British bars like the Frog and Roast Beef there that will have people about in the evenings to strike up a conversation with including all the bar staff. I've been there solo before and ended up skiing with the bar staff the next day. Booked there as it's so snow sure but snow looking even better now so hoping to ski over to Meribel and Courcheval for the day.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Charlie, don't be nervous about it. I've done it many times and a four-day trip is just about perfect for a solo jaunt.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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As I posted on the other thread, I went skiing last Christmas on my own and well worth it. 4 days will be a doddle as long as you don't completely hate yourself! Easy to have conversations with people on lifts etc. and eating alone isn't that tricky. I didn't do any apres though as was already over my budget just by being there, evenings were generally a case of a few cheap lagers in front of the telly.
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You know it makes sense.
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There comes a time in life when a few cheap lagers in front of the telly is apres at its wildest!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@esaw1, its not usually when you're 30 though.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Get in touch with the Ski Station by Brevent telepherique in Chamonix. Always people to ski with. Usually opens on the 18th December and will be quietish then, have couple of private rooms if you cant face a dorm. Has a nice little eatery across the road. Telepherique is 20 metres away so you've got all Brevent and Flegere linked areas literally from falling out of bed. Simple enough walk across town to Aguille du Midi cablecar if you need something epic. Easy connection from Geneva too. For a 4 day trip could be ideal. 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hi Charlie, I'm in the same position of thinking of a cheeky few days boarding before Xmas. Which resort were you looking at?
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@charlie26, got a room in our B&B, probably got others staying too. Check out the website and see if it suits. Contact Nina and remind her you saw it here on  's for a good price with no supplement. Paul.
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Not sure where to go yet hopefully somewhere snow sure open to all ideas
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Done it going skiing 18 December for 4 nights catered chalet in la plagne nervous but looking forward to some early season snow. BRING ON THE SNOW
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Just booked 17-23rd Dec with UCPA in Val d'Isere. First holiday alone in a very long time but as long as there's snow and I don't share with a bunch weirdos it should be great. So excited
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| Done it going skiing 18 December for 4 nights catered chalet in la plagne nervous but looking forward to some early season snow. BRING ON THE SNOW |
Which bit of La Plagne?
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Once again: pop your details into the snowbuddy to let other snowHeads know you're about and contactable
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