 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all I'm new here so be gentle with me.
My dilemma is that I'm the only one in the family that desperately wants to ski.
Don't really want to go on my lonesome so was wondering if the collective had any ideas.
Clubs, organised tours etc
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Greengrass,
you could join a group on here or ask if anyone fancies a trip at the same time.
another option would be to do a course offered by one of the many companies such as BASI , ICE, Skinewgen and TDC , SCGB or TDC to name but a few. The only issue with going as a single is the getting there part, you soon make friends on the course and your skiing comes on loads.
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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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Greengrass,
You have a few options; you either beat your wife and children into submission, go on your own, or possibly even join a bash if you sanity is seriously challenged 
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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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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Thanks for the responses, interested in the bashes or a spare small group place.
I,ve got 2 weeks leave available and it's burning a hole in me .
Totally flexible on dates and locations.
I'll check out the bashes.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Hi Greengrass
My group was formed specifically for single skiers who want to find good company to ski with. We have been going many years now & welcome new members of all ages & all abilities. Best wishes Ruth
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Hi. Same predicament but found the thread for trip to Morzine 2nd - 9th Feb. Group of solos met online, Chalet booked, 17 people confirmed, 1 more space if interested......ages range 30s to 50s. £465 plus flights
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Hi Greengrass,
If you don't mind travelling alone then we have some single rooms in our Chalet Campanules and we never make a supplement on these. We also offer no-single-supplement weeks in other properties too.
As an example, for dates coming up soon we could do 16-23rd Dec or 6-13th Jan for £399 for the week, no single supp and both week have other solo skiiers booked in.
Happy planning!
Heather
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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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Greengrass, Take the wife and kids to one of the indoor ski slopes and change their minds! If that doesn't work one of the Snowheads bashes
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My wife and daughter are similarly ambivalent to the white stuff! I have been on an Action Outdoors solo traveller week and had a great time at UCPA Flaine. They offer 4 or 5 dates specifically targeted at solo skiers and have been prepared to take people older than the stated 40 upper age limit. I was 50 at the time and the age range was 20's to my age. Great food, tuition, kit and the accommodation was OK. It was also very reasonable. I would recommend it! Good luck!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Thanks for all your replies and ideas.
I've taken the plunge and plan to go on the pre-birthday bash.
Good thing I found the site early as I may even get a second trip in.
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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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Greengrass, if you fancy a posher holiday than UCPA I think Cold Fusion (Cham or Morzine) is set up for singles although I'm not sure what the solo traveler vs actual single people mix is. I looked at going with them last year but the accommodation as a bit nicer and the price a bit higher than I wanted.
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Thanks Kat.ryb, I'm hopefully sorted for the time being just awaiting my confirmation from Admin.
I'll have a closer look for the next trip.
Didn't realise there were so many options available.
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You know it makes sense.
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I ski solo once or twice a year as I'm self employed my dates are flexible and would rather ski outside school holidays. Each time I ski with Mark warner who offer 4 1/2 days ski hosting and if you go to one of their adult only chalets like the Moris in Val d'isere you'll find that 80% of people (mostly males) are independent travellers anyway.
Paul
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