 Poster: A snowHead
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I've been going skiing with the same company for a number of years now and do like it however I would like to see if there's any other options available that will be similar or even better than this company. The company is based in france, and I'm not stuck to just travelling there but do like the shortish flight and the fact that most ski resorts aren't too far from Geneva and they do offer a transfer service.
They do chalets and provide breakfast and evening meal but the bonus is you also get ski coaching/lessons for 5 days which as I travel solo is a real bonus, it's also quite a social company and they sit you at large tables for dinner so dont have to sit and eat on my own. I am an older female who came to skiing late and as I travel solo like the rigidity of the lessons as it gets me up and out  so any suggestions for other companies offering similar?
Oh prob should also mention they're an english company so no language issues.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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It sounds like you've found a good company there..
Why not mention their name, I'm sure others here would be interested to know more about them.
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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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lucylockett, is it Simon Butler? If not, try them.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Yes it is, they are good I just fancied a change.
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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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lucylockett, if you still fancy France and not being too far from Geneva then maybe take a look at these guys? http://www.skivo2.co.uk/
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skivo2 are great, i've been with their sister company "skivolution" before to Kaprun in austria and the tuition quality was v high
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lucylockett, try going on a snowHeads bash - http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewforum.php?f=31
On the PSB and EOSB there are lots of group lessons available, and even on bashes with no lessons, you'd have to try very, very hard at being unsociable to find yourself skiing or eating alone.
Loads of great snowHeads skiing buddies of all ages are just a push of a button away 
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ive done similar with inghams (without the evening meals together). The lessons with big companies can still be high quality particularly if you get full day instruction. Always good to have lunch and apres ski in a group. Snowcoach also great if you want guiding rather than coaching and they sit everyone together for dinner, not done that solo but on the few ive been on theres always been some solo and the groups always mix together for dinner / skiing...inclusive drinks help. snowcoach do flights too.
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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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Wow I feel as if I'm spoilt for choice thanks for those suggestions shall have a look at them all, have had a little look at the snowheads bashes and they seem to be full? I knew you lot would be able to help
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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lucylockett, you could do worse then boook in on this trip - http://www.insideoutskiing.com/holidays/dolomites.html
1) The instructors (scott & rob) are really good, and really focus on a personal level of service/support/client improvement - the changes I saw Rob put into a client's skiing in just 2 days in Meribel was phenominal. Sure - they might push you a little out of your comfort zone - esepecially with the pole plants, but there's always a good reason for what they are trying to make you do. Their video feedback is fantastic too.
2) It's in the dolomites so it's got fablous scenery & food, and a good range of intermediate pistes
3) They'll be lots of individual travellers - they're 2 big long tables for dinner and everyone just mucks in and get's on with it. Age range is typically late 30's to 60 something...
I have no commercial association other than paying them money to help me improve my skiing...
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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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Many thanks to the skier who mentioned www.singlesport.com earlier. We are a group for single skiers & take our lessons with skivo2 & skivolution both mentioned earlier in this thread, skivo2 in Courchevel in Jan & March & Skivolution in Kaprun in November. We usually have anything between 20 & 80 guests on our trips. All ages & all abilities but majority are 40 plus intermediates. please get in touch if I can help further ruth@singlesport.com
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Try Tim and his company here:
http://www.baqueira.co.uk/
He also runs the ski school as well as the chalet. The resort has lots of variation and the valley is beautiful.
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You know it makes sense.
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inside out skiing looks interesting
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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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