 Poster: A snowHead
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Never skiied alone before, or chamonix. 47 year old guy, happy with my own company but with a possible 10 days free mid march. A little nervous but would love to use the time i have ,im an intermediate, is there enough here to help me improve over 10 days. Anybody recomend the resort ? Also cost? Looks like there are a couple of hostels. Anybody experienced them before? Many thanks.
Mark
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I did Chamonix alone this year, first time on my own. As a intermediate got a bit on my nerves on some demanding pistes since conditions where pretty icy and hard plus pretty empty but in general enjoyed a lot. Never skied so intense, was pretty spent end of days just needed some food and sleep.
I stayed in the Chalet ski station. Pretty descent for 20 euros a night. Met some friendly people and had some laugh. Literally my rooms window was to the Brevent gondola, like 10m away. Bus stop was nearby and easy if you now how to use. Chamonix still my fav area!
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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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@mark85000@hotmail.com I ski a lot and have often travelled solo. I also go off and ski stuff on my own sometimes, even when with a group. I also like Chamonix valley very much and think it’s one of the most exciting and exhilarating areas of all,
However, if you’re really keen on Chamonix, I’d say find a snow buddy or 3 to go with and ski with. SnowHeads is great for that. I do all sorts of adventurous stuff alone, eg Val D blacks, 3V blacks and easier off piste. But there’s NO WAY I’d do that on the tough stuff around Chamonix / Argentiere on my own. It’s one of the areas where when skiing harder stuff alone I’m thinking I should have updated my will before leaving home.
Not joking...find buddies or go elsewhere is my advice.
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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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@mark85000@hotmail.com, get yourself booked into UCPA Chamonix. Everything included and you will not want for company. You can have it with or without instruction. A day or two either end in a hostel and you are sorted for a great 10 days.
There is an age restriction there, but at 55 I went on their off piste course 4 years ago with my son. We loved it.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Wow thanks for the replies, much appreciated. I was thinking about a bit of tuition while I was there to bring me on a bit, anybody had lessons there ?. I'll look at the links when I have time, in a rush at the moment. Are those courses the BASI ones that ive heard people go on about before? Are they good for intermediates?
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Singlesport has a guided week for intermediates on piste 17 March based in Courmayeur just thro the tunnel from Chamonix
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