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Hi All
My first time on the forum. My late husband took me skiing 5 years ago for the first time and I loved it! I'd like to go again but will be a solo skiier (not quite a beginner, but almost!). I'm over 50 so, much as I love the company of much younger folk, I'd probably be more comfortable with 40 to 50 age group who are happy on the 'milder' slopes - at least for first day or two!!!  I'm brave and spirited so 'all ears' to any help via this forum.
Marianne
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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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Hi there
Thank you so much for this info. I'm happy to chat to you about possibility of planning 'joint' trip on something............where do you live?
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Hi Marianne
You could consider going on one of the ski trips run by the people who run this forum.
If you send them a private message with your phone nuber (DON'T put your phone number in this section of the website), then I'm sure that one of them will get back to you to discuss it and give you all the information you need.
The group trips tend to have quite a few people going so you will always find someone to ski with at level you're comfortable with.
Send a private message to either Admin or any of the forum moderators and they will contact you.
Good luck
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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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Thanks Wayne. Will do!
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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Hime797910,
I don't know if it is any help (and feel free to ignore me if it isn't) but we have a chalet in Les Coches with single rooms available at no extra supplement.
Chalets tend to have a relexed, friendly atmosphere for meeting people, and we can help with all the bits and pieces such as lift passes and lessons.
You can see more information by clicking the link below but if you have specific requirements (ie dates with other 40-50 year olds booked) then please feel free to drop me an e-mail and we can help.
I'm sure that you will have a great time wherever you decide . . .
With best wishes,
Heather
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me797910, we came across a group from Friendship holidays when staying at Mark Warner they were a mixed age group but more towards the plus 30, http://www.friendshiptravel.com you skied with the Mark Warner hosts but eat together in the evening. Silver Ski have a single room over New year you can ski host with a group and eat with everyone in the chalet and like Ice - Fire they will let you know the age group in the chalet
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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me797910, it might be worth talking to Megamum, for the past couple of years she's put together a "Cautious to Confident" week in Les Deux Alpes with Easiski - I think it's going again this year
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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geepee, of course it is, my mistake!
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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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Hi All
My first time on the forum. My late husband took me skiing 5 years ago for the first time and I loved it! I'd like to go again but will be a solo skiier (not quite a beginner, but almost!). I'm over 50 so, much as I love the company of much younger folk, I'd probably be more comfortable with 40 to 50 age group who are happy on the 'milder' slopes - at least for first day or two!!! I'm brave and spirited so 'all ears' to any help via this forum.
Marianne
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If you are open to Slovenia, we have some deals there in a catered chalet, giving you the chance to meet others, or we have 2 special ski weekend packages to Montecampione in Italy designed for singles and couples who want to meet other skiers....
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me797910,
I've pm'd you
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You know it makes sense.
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Or I'm going L2A for Charlotte's (easiski.com) On2Off course at the end of Jan when a C2C is also running, got a good deal on a single room as part of the package she is offering, only about €25 single supplement for the whole week and the promise of a double room for myself.
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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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http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/skiing/tailormade-for-the-slopes-2163410.html
http://www.classicski.co.uk/
welcome to Snowheads, me797910,  Have a look at those two links. We met a group of Classic skiers in Les Saisies last season (we have an apartment here). One of them - an Englishman living in France - was delighted to be there, as the previous summer he'd fallen off a ladder, mending the roof of his house, and at 82 thought his skiing days would be over!
I did a ski course on my own, when I was a little older than you, and shared a room with another woman who was even older. There were several people our age on the course (and I only shared a room to save money, it wasn't compulsory!).
There are loads of possibilities. Charlotte's "Cautious to confident" week sounds as though it would be just right for you - you could send Charlotte an email about it (easiski.com)
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Poster: A snowHead
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I have a trip running to Vallandry in Les Arcs in January through Hucksters and there are already 4 women who are travelling independantly on the trip. The rest of the group are in the 40 - 70 age group.
Happy to send you details if it is of any interest
Ramon
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Wow, Marianne - Guess what?
I just signed up for this site, as my husband has sadly had to give up skiing because of his knees, so I'm branching out alone this season (holds no fears for me as I've been to Japan on my own....) and also MY name is Marianne, and the first post I looked at - as it quoted "Solo Skier" - was you!
Well, I CAN go fast, but I prefer to cruise, and I CAN do moguls (bumps) but I prefer to avoid them, to be kind to MY knees - I want them to last as long as possible! In that age group, like you, while I'm comfortable with younger folks, I'm not much into the apres-ski all-night partying scene (actually I'm not AT ALL into the apres-ski party scene!), preferring a coffee and sticky bun straight after skiing, followed by a nice evening meal and chatting/chilling.
I've actually just booked a week (7th of January 2012) in Obertauern, Austria, which is one of the highest resorts in the country, so tends to have snow when lower resorts are a bit thin. I've been there before, and although it's not a huge resort like Kitzbuehl, it has some nice shops for after skiing, plus several mountain eateries so you don't have to go down at lunchtime, unless you want to. Its other advantage is that it has a mountain on each side of the road which goes through it, and you can ski all the way round in a circle (they have ski-bridges over the road!) back to where you started, and then you can go all the way back again, so there's lots of scope and lots of runs. Also not many drag-lifts, which ARE a drag!
I'm what they call "an experienced skier," and although not an instructor (at least, not an instructor of SKIING.....), I would be happy to help with tips if you want, or just act as backup if you prefer to learn from your own mistakes. And it's always nice to have A N Other for company, isn't it?
Good for you, branching out on your own, so if you fancy trying Obertauern from 7th January (I'm in the Petersbuhel), please give me a mail and maybe we can ski together.
All the best
Marianne
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Hi All
My first time on the forum. My late husband took me skiing 5 years ago for the first time and I loved it! I'd like to go again but will be a solo skiier (not quite a beginner, but almost!). I'm over 50 so, much as I love the company of much younger folk, I'd probably be more comfortable with 40 to 50 age group who are happy on the 'milder' slopes - at least for first day or two!!! I'm brave and spirited so 'all ears' to any help via this forum.
Marianne |
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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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| me797910, we came across a group from Friendship holidays when staying at Mark Warner they were a mixed age group but more towards the plus 30, http://www.friendshiptravel.com you skied with the Mark Warner hosts but eat together in the evening. Silver Ski have a single room over New year you can ski host with a group and eat with everyone in the chalet and like Ice - Fire they will let you know the age group in the chalet |
+ 1 for Friendship Travel - I went with them a few years ago to Courmayeur. Very mixed age group - only downside is that quite often you have to share with someone you've not met before. May not be be for everyone.
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We're a bunch of over-40's solo skiers with a bed left in Meribel for 14th January, full chalet board, flights and transfers inc at £650 if it's any interest.
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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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me797910,
hi
we are going to Pila in Aosta, small group age range 30 - 55, friendly laid back bunch of mixed ability skiers............. going end of january for 6 nights, halboard, ski-to-door hotel....... let me know if you need to know more!
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me797910,
Hi, if you are interested in a Xmas ski trip, I have a small group of two males + one female going to Austria on the 24th December.
David
david@e-Felstead.net
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| me797910 wrote: |
Hi All
My first time on the forum. My late husband took me skiing 5 years ago for the first time and I loved it! I'd like to go again but will be a solo skiier (not quite a beginner, but almost!). I'm over 50 so, much as I love the company of much younger folk, I'd probably be more comfortable with 40 to 50 age group who are happy on the 'milder' slopes - at least for first day or two!!! I'm brave and spirited so 'all ears' to any help via this forum.
Marianne |
Dear Marianne--our group is perfect for you. We have members of every ability levels so youi will have good company at your level. We also include free lessons to get your confidence back & gurantee a warm welcome
Please see www.singlesport.con & then call me for a chat
kind regards Ruth
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skigirl... yu may want to correct that link.. I am sure its legit and not a con.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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| skigirl... yu may want to correct that link.. I am sure its legit and not a con. |
many thanks I am not much good at this! it is definately legit www.singlesport.com thanks R
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Hi Everyone,
Cold Fusion Chalets caters exclusively for people travelling alone and we can guarantee that you will be with other singles whichever week you choose throughout the whole ski season.
The people we accommodate are social people looking to enjoy a traditional chalet holiday with a ready-made group of friends to ski/snowboard with during the day and to socialise with in the evenings.
We operate 3 chalets in Chamonix and Morzine.
We also offer specialised weeks for Advanced skiers and snowboarders, as well as beginners weeks, beginner progressions weeks, snowboard only weeks, etc...
Full details can be seen on our website: www.coldfusionchalets.co.uk
Any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us by e-mail or telephone.
Look forward to hearing from you all soon.
Many Thanks,
Steve
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Marianne - not sure if you've got yourself sorted but I have space on a la Plagne trip, departing 5th Feb and off to La Plagne. A mixed group, some couples and varying abilities with the majority either nudging 50 or waving it goodbye. A catered chalet with SilverSki. let me know and I can send details if interested.......JB
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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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Bev & Johnny B. New to this forum. Single intermediate skier - ski buddy just dropped out. I'm mid male, 50s. Do you still have space?
Andrew
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not sure which date you need Andrew but singlesport has space on 30 Dec Alpe D'Huez , 21 Jan & 10 March both Courchevel------most of our skiers are your age & very sociable--please see www.singlesport.com or call me on 0118 9842755
we have over 40 booked in Jan & 60 so far for March so good company & well matched ski buddies guaranteed
best wishes Ruth
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