 Poster: A snowHead
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I am on my own and want to ski! I've never been without friends or family before so I want to find a group of friendly people. I am 26, female and will go anywhere! Looking for around end of Jan or Feb. Or can anyone recommend a company I can book with on my own and guarantee to meet people wherever I go? Are chalets a good option?
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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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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Why don't you come on the birthday bash to Italy at the end of January? I'm going and although I'm going with my boyfriend, he's been to a few snowhead trips on his own and hasn't known anyone at first. He said that there's loads of people like him who just go own their own and you meet loads of people and find people to ski with. Even though we're going together, we won't be skiing alone with each other the whole week, we'd go out in a group of other people because it;s more fun that way. You should come.
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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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Hey, thanks guys! I did look at Mountain Sun, would I definitely meet people if I went with them? I couldn't find anything on their site about solo travellers.
The birthday bash sounds great but I couldn't find much info on it? Does anyone know if they will release details soon?
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Lauraa, I've been skiing alone plenty of times. One great thing about skiing is that you're surrounded by like-minded people wherever you go. Staying in a hotel or chalet is a great way to socialise with others if that's what you want. Or if you travel with a TO they often organise ski guiding days where you can ski with a big group.
The only downside can be single room supplements, but I think it's worth paying a bit extra to have your own space.
I've not been on a  bash but they are very popular and seem to be a great way to meet other people to ski with.
Lots of options for you and you might end up like me. Someone who travelled alone for many years but now I meet up with ski buddies same week, same resort every year, people I just got chatting to a few seasons ago.
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I think you'll just need to keep looking for details to be announced. They're waiting for the approx numbers before they put details on about the hotel etc. We're waiting for that announcement then we're going to book our flights. Seriously though, most people who go on these bashes travel alone and meet up with people once they're there. My boyfriend has met a few skiing buddies by doing this.
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Lauraa, I planned to go on the EoSB 2007 alone, ended up going with a mate and now have 50+ ski buddies 
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Laurraa, I feel that these posts are right in that the feel of most things skiing is very inclusive / freindly / helpful and whichever way you go should get you good holiday. I've organised groups for years with an open invite and we always seem to get joined by interesting people and meet others out there often in chalets. I can give you a personal recommendation for a chalet in les-Houche (edge of chamonix) well run, good mix of people, owner run and very knowledgeable about area / social activities etc. just let me know via post if you need details.
have fun.
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Hi Lauraa!
Would you fancy a trip a little sooner than you have outlined? We have a few spaces in a trip to a great chalet in Meribel for 3rd-10th Jan. Most of the group is aged 23-28, males and females so you'd fit in perfectly! The chalet is really well kitted out with sauna and outdoor hottub too and its great value because all of your catering is included so we're not having to visit expensive mountain restaurants each day but still get to soak up all the essential apres-ski atmosphere!
If you're interested to know more, email me at richard.bishop@live.co.uk and i'll give you the full low-down!
Hope to hear from you soon,
Richard
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I generally travel alone, friends never seem to have the time or the money. Rather than miss out, I just book and go.
As other have already said, it is very easy to link up with other bods once there.
Single supplements can be a pain but can also be avoided through careful selection.
End of Jan and beginning of Feb I am in the Jungfrau. End of Feb and beginning of Mar in Obergurgl, if ya there at those times, gimme a shout! 
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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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| Arctic Fox wrote: |
I generally travel alone, friends never seem to have the time or the money. Rather than miss out, I just book and go.
As other have already said, it is very easy to link up with other bods once there.
Single supplements can be a pain but can also be avoided through careful selection.
End of Jan and beginning of Feb I am in the Jungfrau. End of Feb and beginning of Mar in Obergurgl, if ya there at those times, gimme a shout! |
Hiya my plans sound like they tie in with yours.. see my thread:
http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=59092
send us a reply if interested.. cheers
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snowbunnyy, PM sent
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You know it makes sense.
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| queen bodecia wrote: |
| The only downside can be single room supplements, but I think it's worth paying a bit extra to have your own space. |
"A bit" unfortunately generally means double the price, at least when it comes to a room. Almost everything is priced for at least 2 people in a room, and the supplement is you pay for 2 people even if it's just 1.
Thankfully flights aren't charged in such a way.
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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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Hi Lauraa,
I am looking to try to go skiing in Feb, if you still haven't managed to locate anyone get in touch (michelle.krohn@gmail.com). My friends were all up for going until I mentioned the average price for a week trip, so looking to also join a group or something.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Currently we have a group of 9 people going to Sauze D'oulx on 7th feb, you are more than welcome to join us.
We are all going fancy dress on the last day on the slopes too... super heroes is the theme, the more the merrier.
We are all flying from Gatwick and we are all from sussex area.
my email is pwhyte@loesche.co.uk if you are interested.
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