 Poster: A snowHead
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European snowboarding group trips for women - is that a thing? My husband and family aren't riders. I'm sick of going to the sad indoor slope by myself! 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Welcome to Snowheads, @Goofybiscuit.  Does it need to be all women? When my OH was out of action with injuries I did a couple of trips doing courses - skiing, but boarding courses exist too. Or one of the SHs "bashes" where there are always boarders and skiers.
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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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As @pam w says - there are lots of great group trips for solo travellers, but that aren't women only.
I haven't heard of many women only trips, but the Women's Mountain Club in Chamonix does run an early season trip each year (and the organisers are brilliant) - I think it's skiers only though https://www.womensmountainclub.com/womens-week
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I’m sure there was a small snowboarding/chalet company in Morzine(?) who did women’s weeks. Maybe someone can remember who they were and whether they’re still in business.
I think SAAC in Austria do them, but they’re aiming at the German speaking market so might not fit for you. I often see social media posts for women’s trips, so they are about, but not for a while which I why I can’t remember who’s involved 
Bashes are fine if you don’t mind a mixed bunch (plenty of solos on those, or you can share with other women) but it will more than likely be a male majority.
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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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The whole women-only thing isn't essential. It was more I don't want to end up the sole woman on a trip. Nothing personal to the men on here. But my whole family are men - I need some female company! Haha!
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Thanks @pam w, I live in a world of man-farts and dirty socks and teenage boy "why do I have to shower!" sulks. Boarding is like my secret time. Unfortunately I've only been able to get to the indoor centre locally which is okay but it's not the same, is it 
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^ they were called something like Rude Chalets, but no idea if they’re still going.
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I've been on a couple of the trips run by J at Maverix, always been a couple of females every time. Might be worth a look?
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Thanks @Scarlet, I feel like I've offended 50% of the planet now! Any women who live in houses full of males know though  This morning I got my board out to assess the damage from my last session and BAM husband drops jam all over it within 25 seconds *deep breaths. deep. breaths*
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Thanks @Sitter, I'll check them out too
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Snowsports are engaged in by more men than women so any inclusive group is likely to be majority male.
The snowHeads bashes are absolutely inclusive, whether in terms of gender, race, religion, disability or more important differences and distinctions such as what you choose to slide down a mountain on. One time I even found myself sharing a room with someone who had snowblades in his bag - seriously!  "They're just a bit of fun" was his excuse.
"It's OK," I reassured him, "You're in a safe place and you'll get all the support you need."
These days he's got skis almost as tall as he is.to tell the truth he isn't particularly tall but at least he's heading in the right direction!
One snowHeads bash actually was majority female. The first GnarliBug in Gressoney had 10 Men:11 women. No firm idea why.
More commonly women make up around a 1/3 of the snowHeads groups.
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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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| This morning I got my board out to assess the damage from my last session and BAM husband drops jam all over it within 25 seconds *deep breaths. deep. breaths* |
I see what you did there - BAM being a contraction of 'Board Jam', right?
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You know it makes sense.
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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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oooooooh @fixx, that sounds perfect!!
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Poster: A snowHead
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@Goofybiscuit,
Mint snowboarding in Morzine/Avoriaz often run a Ladies Camp as do Gypsie Snowboarding too.
Fresh Snowboarding in Tignes ran by Renelle might do ladies specific stuff too. (Renelle is a fab coach) Also look out for Early Season trips that Renelle does in early December (Mind and Body Camp I think).
Bashes look fab but i've never managed to get out on one.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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@Goofybiscuit, Given gender fluidity these days and it being a protected characteristic n'all, might males who identify as females be permissible? 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@Goofybiscuit, once people have 6 layers, helmet, goggles and a snowHeads neck buff on, they could be martians, like me, for all you would know. That takes care of 8 hours a day anyway. 
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@Goofybiscuit,
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Literally anyone who doesn't fart in a jar and bring it to me to "judge" is absolutely welcome
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That's the SCGB initiation ceremony...none of that nonsense on snowHeads.
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@SnoodlesMcFlude, my apologies.
You have my acceptance and respect.
...and @Goofybiscuit has a potential room-mate
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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You know it makes sense.
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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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It's funny how quickly some people find their place here
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Poster: A snowHead
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@admin, I already feel so at home
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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You're very welcome... just so long as you don't start telling me I have to have a shower! I mean, WHY? 
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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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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I was in Avoriaz a couple of years ago when I got chatting to a group of women getting ready to set off on a lesson with Mint Snowboarding. They mostly looked to be in their thirties. I did a private lesson later that day with a female instructor from Mint, who told me they do a dedicated 'camp' for women including accommodation - no details on their site yet for 21/22 season though, but here's the link for this year:
https://mintsnowboarding.com/technical/girls-snowboard-camp-avoriaz/
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@oldschool72, interesting read. Long term operation and consistently very good reviews. The one woman proprietor, organiser and snowboarding instructor sounds excellent.
Personally not a great fan of Portes du Soleil (except certain bits of it) but it’s snowboarder positive for sure and certainly has more than enough area and variety. Morzine’s a decent base, better than Avoriaz IMHO.
Nice touch having a Pilates/Yoga instructor and sessions. We should have that on Bashes (braces himself ready for flaming & ridicule from the uninitiated)
Not an inexpensive option but you get what you pay for.
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I agree @PeakyB, doing a bit of yoga in the evening would be absolutely spot on!
My sexist trip ideas aside, just ordered some ptex candles and wax to give my old board some TLC. I forgot I had a "snowboard-only" iron! Cleared a space in the garage and claimed it as my own, booked at slot at the indoor slope in Manchester for the week everything opens again and now I'm quite excited!!!
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Check out https://peakfeeling-ski.com/ - I know they're running 'solo' trips to Tignes this week, with a mix of genders! Think they've got a decent number signed up already.
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Some resorts do a ladies week but I'm never sure if they are meant for hetrosexual women or not.
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I'm never sure if they are meant for hetrosexual women or not
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No need to worry about it, I guess. Who cares?
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