 Poster: A snowHead
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www.solosholidays.co.uk/ski
A friend of mine went on a solos non-ski holiday a couple of years ago and didn't have much fun.
However, I expect skiing might lend itself more to the format, as activities are more focused and you're pretty much bound to enjoy yourself if you like skiing.
Anyone ever been on one of their trips, or a similar format by another company (e.g. Club Mark Warner)?
Thoughts appreciated.
Thanks.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Try 'search'?
The topic has been covered extensively.
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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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I'm not talking about going skiing on your own - I know that's been talked about.
Specifically, holidays with Solos (or similar companies).
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@Neil Neige, I went with Solos to Andorra about 10 years ago. It was a good trip with people at different levels so we all had someone to ski with. The trip was well organised and we all had a good time as far as I can recall. The Solos leader was friendly and added to the overall experience. I enjoyed the trip and would go again if they weren't so expensive.
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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 not heard of Solos before - from their website they don't seem to be very organised e.g. the trip to Ellmau/Going:
- intro states 8 days, description says 7 nights accommodation, then later refers to 6 days of skiing. How exactly is it organised/how many days is it? If it's 8 days including travel days either end, then fair enough - but it should state that, or just say it's a 7 day/week long trip.
- very little detail on the accommodation, gallery not useful at all to see the facilities. I wouldn't book based on that.
- no mention at all of offpiste options, just a very basic description of piste types
It's also expensive - at those prices I'd expect lift passes included!
Anyway, lots of other companies offering similar things that have been posted on the forums before too - try search 
(I've done UCPA and bashes - bashes are definitely better! Other companies: http://www.theskigathering.com/ http://www.crystalski.co.uk/solo-ski-holidays/ http://www.skiworld.co.uk/single-travellers http://www.coldfusionchalets.co.uk/ http://www.singlesport.com/winter-holidays/ ...)
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I'm going with the Ski Gathering in 2 weeks time............will report back 
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@Neil Neige I've done a number of ski holidays with Solos' although the last one was about 4 years ago. They have all been great. However interestingly even the tour leaders admit that the ski holidays have a different vibe to the rest of the brochure...
They are a tour operator and that is reflected in the way they operate and publicise their holidays. The target market is definitely piste skiers, normally with a smattering of complete beginners and early practicers in the mix, and normally a few experienced 'first to last' lift 'clock up the miles' types. I think their weeks appeal to those who prefer the 'safety' of booking through a tour operator with all the comfort and amenities that provides, including a tour leader who will help sort out hire kit, lessons, introductions and other activities such as sledging, snow shoe walks, dinner in town etc. (Tour leader being a rep rather than someone who guides or leads on snow). What everyone has in common is their enjoyment of skiing. Its a mix of people, some with partners (left at home) who don't ski, some who are single and most who fall into the 40+ age range at a guess. There is definitely repeat custom as I've seen the same people at different resorts on different holidays.
Yes it is pricey in comparison to some other options but that is because of the single rooms, the reasonable standard hotel you stay in, restaurant standard meals and so on -they don't do hostels or shared rooms and rarely do they advertise chalet based weeks.
As I've become more skiing and ski holiday savvy I've used them less - but wouldn't rule them out for the future.
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Or go on a bash - I've just done my first one, highly recommended!
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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I looked into going a few years ago. Decided the price didn't stack up. Went with UCPA. Never looked back.
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@Neil Neige, solos or singles? If you're just looking for mates to go skiing with then a Snowheads Bash can be pretty good. I went on my first one to Livigno last season, enjoyed it so much that I booked on to the EoSB as soon as I got back and am doing both trips again this year 
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