 Poster: A snowHead
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@v1cky24, do it, in whatever capacity makes you comfortable and I think just posting this thread demonstrates your courage 
I am going to look up Skigodess as well. I share your urgency. My partner doesn't ski and I used to go on additional trips with my Dad, but he is no longer able to join me and as a 52-year old woman, I am firmly in the "make hay" camp, and as I don't have friends that ski, I have taken solo trips. However this year I am going on my first Snowheads bash (the pre birthday one in Alleghe 25th Jan), as it's the smallest one.
I have built up my confidence since 2018 and this season I have stayed in Zermatt pre Christmas (solo), the Italy bash, and going to Utah for 2 weeks in March on my own (although know Utah well from previous trips). So I think there's a few options for you: do you want a couple of shorter trips as week-long sounds unviable? Do you need others to ski with or just travel/stay with to reduce costs or both? The solo forum usually has offers going as well. I will also send you a message as although this season is a bit full already, maybe there is something we can arrange?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@AliAfro, I’ve also been toying with this kind of option as I want to get a few days of skiing mid Feb leaving either on the eve of 6th of Feb or 13th of Feb and coming back either on the Sunday eve or the Monday eve with a strong preference for City Airport or Gatwick to Geneva (im based in Upper Norwood) This will be subject to costs / securing a solo room at reasonable rates. I’m early 50s, strong(‘ish) intermediate. If you want to swap some ideas get in touch.Whilst a solo room is a pre requisite for me it would be good to travel / ski with someone in resort.
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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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@v1cky24, it's been a long while for me, but I did a snowheads EoSB (too) many years ago when I was solo skiing and had an absolute blast, I was well out of my comfort zone but it was just so laid back and with so many groups doing different things, it was easy to find people who you gelled with. Met some excellent people, had a blast out on my skis and in the restaurants afterwards. Ended up living with someone I met on here for a season in Tignes and another SH got an apartment in our building and we spent most of a season together. I still ski 'solo' but tag on with a group of skiers my brother introduced me to. I'm hoping to get on another bash in 2026.
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@Snowmadmum, I hope you have a lovely time! I’ve been looking at flights etc to see if I can make anything work. It might be ‘no possible’ this time for me but I am a determined sort!
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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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@Mr Blue Sky - Ah I would have been keen but I'm away for most of Feb... (and I'm in Brockley so also keen on LCY).
FYI From my research:
There is a late flight back to London City on a Sunday, but on a Monday you are limited to Luton / Gatwick / Heathrow if you want to ski all day as the single available LCY flight goes at 13:25.
Also Weekend accom options are much harder to find (and more expensive) during french school holidays /UK half term week: https://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=167136.
www.skiweekends.com have a good if you want a catered chalet Thur - Monday.
www.heidi.com and www.Weski.co.uk are handy if you want someone to put together flights/accom/transfers.
www.booking.com and www.vrbo.com are good if you want to DIY and save a few pounds.
Sunweb sometimes has deals including passes but not always cheaper than DIY (and sunweb assumes you wont be skiing on the last day so you have to add that pass day in as an extra..).
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| v1cky24 wrote: |
@abc, good for you! Great you don’t see lack of company/ have the confidence to talk to people. We’re not all wired that way
I’m not exactly a shy bairn but booking to go on a trip with strangers/alone is not something I’m used to doing or fully comfortable with . You’re right though- there are more reasons on the ‘do it’ list rather than the ‘don’t do it’ list |
@v1cky24, I wasn’t “wired” that way either. But I was “trained” to be outgoing, with a purpose, because I was “too shy” as a youngster.
Sometimes, circumstance makes it necessary to change one’s “default” behavior or comfort level. You may find it’s not as hard as you’d feared.
Today is a busy day at the resort. Here in Japan, strangers don’t seem to share a double chair, which makes for much longer lift lines. And a long and lonely chair ride too. So I turned around and see who’s behind me. If it’s a lone skier, I invite him/her to join me on the double chair. Turns out, I shared chairs with several locals! (Seems visitors all paired up, or wish to ride alone?). That was great. They gave me tips on where the best snow is. Once, I was in a gondola with two other gentlemen. The silence was a bit depressing. So I got the ball rolling by saying “nice day, isn’t it?”. Well, that got them talking freely. It was an enjoyable 10 minute ride.
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Sounds like you’re making the most @abc, enjoy! I need to be more brave
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@v1cky24, Have you thought about Scotland for a weekend? Depending on where you are in the North East you'll be about a 5-6 hour drive from the slopes.
You mentioned a camper van which sounds ideal for a weekend trip to Scotland because you could be flexible about doing it a bit last minute to find ok conditions. I couldn't tell if this is an option or not for you though.
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@Henwc, I spend a bit of time in Scotland. Someone put me off skiing there though a long time ago.  Maybe I should revisit. Though I live in Teesside so typically 7 hours drive!
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