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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Millie10, why not join one of the snowheads bashes? The birthday bash in Italy would be a fantastic way to get some great skiing and socialising. Or just keep your eye on the "trips" forum, my best mate was unable to join me on this year's trip due to a scheduling clash, he found a trip being organised on the forum and had a great time
best of luck
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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 sure no one remembers me
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Wrong! 
A SH bash sounds like an great idea.
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Millie10, Simon Butler Skiing might suit. They run packages in their own chalet-based hotels in Megève, based around 2 hours group instruction per day. You'll be in a group of people of similar ability, with plenty of opportunity to socialise in the bar, dining room, etc in the evenings. Guiding sessions and private tuition are available as additions too, but you'll learn the lie of the land in the lessons anyway, and may well find others to ski with who'll be more than happy to do any map reading that may be required.
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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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Millie10, why don't you stick to the skis instead of the dark side.
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Hells Bells... I would love to not snowboard but I have little choice! My brothers are insistent on a family tyre trip (me, 2 brothers and our partners) and they are hell bent on going to a small resort in Bulgaria. Both my brothers have been on one snowboarding holiday but both are still very much beginners and just want the cheapest holiday with cheap beer! They have said I can go and ski but I know I will be really bored are there are only a handful of pistes! So instead I'm going to go snowboarding which I have had a few lessons of and am very bad at doing!
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Millie10, I would still stick to your skis. Get some lessons to improve in the morning, and join your brothers in the afternoon. I've heard tuition in Bulgaria is quite good.
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Hi Pam W, impressed you remember me lol, thanks! I definately remember your name as you were always kind enough to take time to answer all my daft questions!
nbt, My worry about joining a snow heads bash is that I'm a beginner compared to people on here!!! I'm very sensible about my limitations and although I will go down a red I do it in a steady controlled manner and don't think I will be ready to progress off reds this season! What I don't want to do is be a burden to a group and to hold them up! I by no means need my hand holding but I like to be in control and not wizzing down as fast as possible!
Laundyman, 2 hours tuition sounds expensive lol! Because I would then still need to pay for guiding for the rest of the day!
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Millie10, there's usually a couple of 'beginners' on most SnowHeads trips. And you won't need to pay for 'guiding' after the lesson because there will be lots of others to ski with.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Millie10, There are lots of 'improving' skiers on sH bashes and the lessons are cheap whilst also being of high quality. There are loads of people, who know the resort, to ski with before or after your lessons. Not everyone's an expert and all have different skiing needs throughout the day, so you'll always find a group to accommodate your skiing needs. I did my first bash this year EoSB and was blown away by the people and skiing options available. However, be warned, they are addictive, they will drain your holiday entitlement and your bank account and they might force you to adopt new name 
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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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Thank you for all the replies. Is there a snowhead bash being organized for this season yet or is it too early? I've had a quick look and can't see a post on one? I'm probibly just missing it though?
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You know it makes sense.
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Thank you! Told you I had probibly just missed it lol
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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Millie10, I advise against March in Serre Chevalier, unless you are planning a baptism of fire. Although there will be people around to ski on piste with, the holiday is an 'Off-piste bash'. I think the Birthday bash sounds a possibility for you though.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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There is also a BBQ later this month 
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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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Hells Bells, Fair point. Although I thought a certain person/s was intending to do a gentle tour and asessment of the local hot chocolate/toddy purveyors. I also thought I might just be joining her if my gnarl failed to materialise. I' sure that not everyone will be shredding to the max
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Oooh cheers for those links. Bit scared by the size of the event though haha. Havinf to book and co-ordinate flights and transfers ect. Seriously considering the italy one though
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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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Millie10, there will be lots of others booking flights and transfers too.
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Megamum, I hope the weathers' good and you get a surge in the uptake. I doubt I'll make it, but poss last minute, you never know. Maybe we'll meet on a bash sometime 
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Millie10,
Hells Bells,
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Millie10, there will be lots of others booking flights and transfers too.
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As Hells Bells, says, nearer the time there'll be loads of people coordinating their travel arrangements. There's even a thread devoted to it, this one's for the Sella Ronda/Arraba trip http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/travellist.php?eventname=S8BB which as you can see, some people have already started to book flights for. Follow the main thread http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=77487 and you'll get advice and updates as time progresses.
EDIT typo's and grammar, piece of toast stuck under the letter A
Last edited by Then you can post your own questions or snow reports... on Sun 7-08-11 21:40; edited 1 time in total
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Millie10, Oh, and I remember you too... welcome back!
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Hey Millie, Glad to see you come back to here to ask further questions. I was many years ago a Ski Guide in La Plagne for a long gone company called Simply Ski. The first morning was always taken up with a quick assesment of all skiers looking for guiding. We would then split the group into two or if possible three groups depending on ability and then spending the rest of week doing escorted skiing. Was always great fun and something enjoyed by guides and guests alike.
There are operators out there that still provide this service such as Le Ski who run excellent chalets across major French resorts.
Good luck with your search for the right combination.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Millie10, Hi another option, we came across a group of single skiers when staying with Mark Warner, a few of them where truly single, but others came on the holidays as they partner didn't ski, the adavange was no single room supplement and they got to take advantage of the ski hosting, there where a number of different level groups. The company they booked through was www.friendshiptravel.com
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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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Snakeskin Si, Well the thing I think have everyone should have a choice and everyone likes different things - Don't they? Yes the awards I don't really want to discuss that here and ruin what is actually a great discussion thats happeing sorry Snakeskin 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Schuss in Boots,
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I'm super gnarly and can do the Sella Ronda bothways round (twice) and that's just in the morning....
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Are you skiing twin tips now ? 
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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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geepee, Jings... dag nabbit, you kids 
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Snakeskin Si, She never know whether she's coming or going. 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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geepee, Yeah, that'll be coming from the bar or going to the bar. I'd recommend a stool at the bar but of course we'd all miss out on her upfront personality (in the best pooosssible taste)
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Snakeskin Si, I've always had twin tips... you just can't tell cos my jacket's quite bulky...
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Oh, pur-leees...... go to the toilet like everyone else.
Sorry, wrong thread.....
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Check out the threads linked to above - I think you sound ideal for a SH's bash IMO.
