Skiers and Snowboarders - a question

[dinny_g]

Have you ever, or would you ever go on a Solo trip??

Tempted this year as none or the other options really work. Wrong time, wrong resort, third wheel etc.

I quite like the idea to be honest (and would go somewhere I’ve never been able to convince others to go) but a few people who I’ve mentioned to think I’m nuts. Mainly the “what if you have an accident?” but that’s what insurance is for…

[Rich B]

Yeah, I don't see why not. I'd treat it as a bit of an "explore" type trip rather than sessioning the same runs in a smaller resort. That way you have an aim for the day (somewhere with multiple parks to traverse) rather than having to motivate yourself to do more single/few runs without having your mates to get excited with/share experiences after.

[dinny_g]

Yeah I know what you mean.

We have always gone to Les Gets / Morzine or Kitzbuhel but I’m thinking of either Zermatt or Cortina this time. I have a lot of cash from my 50th so treating myself.

[DeskJockey]

My BiL went by himself, but as part of an organised group of solo travellers, a few years ago. He could ski to his heart's content as part of the group and in the evenings decide whether he fancied being sociable or not. He enjoyed it.

[dinny_g]

To be honest, I love my own company so the social side isn’t an issue. You always get chatting with people in Gondolas and on lifts, in care’s etc.

[Gavster]

I’ve done loads of solo travel although not snow sports. Don’t see why it wouldn’t be a blast, as long as you’ve got safety kit in case you end up in a heap behind a tree somewhere. The idea of freedom to disappear off and explore anywhere on the mountain sounds awesome.

[V8Granite]

There is something really enjoyable about being in a restaurant and reading a book too, may aswell do what suits you from time to time.

Dave!

[Rich B]

My BiL went by himself, but as part of an organised group of solo travellers, a few years ago. He could ski to his heart's content as part of the group and in the evenings decide whether he fancied being sociable or not. He enjoyed it.

I think I'd actively choose not to be part of any organised trip, I think the complete independence element would actually be half the appeal.

I'd stick to main runs though - I wouldn't want to ruin some other random people's day if I got myself in trouble away from the main infrastructure!

[dinny_g]

Oh yeah, I’m not good enough for that sort of thing. Resort Reds and Blue’s only for me

[simon_g]

Haven't but I would - have stayed in chalets with solo travellers though and they usually did a mix of tagging on to groups that had invited them and doing their own thing. Mix in a bit of private off-piste guiding or instruction and you can fill a week pretty easily.

[DeskJockey]

My BiL went by himself, but as part of an organised group of solo travellers, a few years ago. He could ski to his heart's content as part of the group and in the evenings decide whether he fancied being sociable or not. He enjoyed it.

I think I'd actively choose not to be part of any organised trip, I think the complete independence element would actually be half the appeal.

I'd stick to main runs though - I wouldn't want to ruin some other random people's day if I got myself in trouble away from the main infrastructure!

I think it was partly convenience because he just bought the trip and they organised everything, and partly I guess to have the option to be social with someone vaguely known if he wanted.

But, I'm like you in that regard. When I backpacked the only organisation I did before leaving (apart from required paperwork and vaccinations) was the flights to NZ, from there to Oz and home (and that changed along the way). Everything else I decided on the spot. But, as I'm very social that meant booking onto to organised things and seeking out company when I wanted to.