Gutted, trip cancelled.

Hi Snapzzz,
That's awful :cry:

Poor you. I hope you find someone else to go with.

My younger sister did that to me, as well, a few years ago. She had a last minute panic about being middle-aged and hurting herself ski-ing (she's a very good skier) and cancelled her trip even though it meant losing nearly the whole of the cost of her accommodation and flights. So the kids and I had to ski without her.

I was hoping that one of my friend would ski with me and my grown up kids during our New Year holiday in Meribel but unfortunately they are all busy with other things.

Ally

Admin wrote: As long as you're not a psychopath

You are not the same skier that deliberately slowed down ,so that another J2skier had to take desperately avoiding action, with a nearness factor of about 10mm? No, surely not possible!

To answer the question, I get time alone every year, and it's just great. It helps that most of those trips are in my favourite place, so I have friends there anyway.

It is surprising how many people you chat with on the gondola that you can have a lot a good skiing with. I have met several J2skiers in the gondela. I have skied with both of the first two J2skiers!

In Stuben, on a solo day, I once got to ski, and then share a beer, with some of the Austrian ski team coaches,! And another day, in Niederau, with the Austrian Ladies ski team. (Details of that episode are witheld!)

Just go for it!

I went on my own last year and made some brilliant friends! We're actually all going again in feb. Skiing is so sociable! Don't worry, you'll love it!

snapzzz + MattSki_score

That is terrible.

I have been skiing alone a couple of times, once to Banff and the other to Kicking Horse. It was great. Skiing is one type of holiday where it is very easy to meet people. Consider a trip to one of the North American resorts. Without the language barrier (well most of the time), it will be easier to make friends. Also, the bars seem to be more geared up for single people to sit at the bar and have a meal and chat.

Alternatively you could do a road trip - hire a car and move with the snow from place to place, staying in cheap hotel/motels.

Here is some music to get you in the mood :D:lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTfwcLdP5Xk

So what are you gonna do Snapzzzy are you going on your own it will be a shame if you miss a ski trip ..... I would offer my services as "Rent a ski mate" but I don't think Mrs W will give me a pass out. 8)

I am organising a trip that week...do not know where yet and am looking at prices. about 24 of us af varying abilities.PM me if you are interested.

Thanks to all with kind offers.....

Mattski - I am kind of stuck with 4th Feb onwards but your trip sounds really tempting. It took me a lot of begging at work to get that week and don't think i could change it.....if i can i will be in touch for sure....Thanks

Bald-eagleman - That sounds like a plan. I am working on my Mrs to allow me to take our daughter out of school so we can go as a family. If not I'm in for sure. Please keep me updated as your plans develop. Thanks

Ian.....Rent? not sure i could afford you!

Jon

I went to Niederau on my own last January.

It was my first solo ski trip and I was getting second thoughts but I needed the break.

I enjoyed myself so much that I didnt want to go home to the wife (like always :lol:).

My top tip would be to book up for ski school for the duration. This way you get to go out with likeminded people and make friends.

This was what I did and I am meeting them out there again next time.

Trust me, it is great and like said by others YOU CAN DO WHAT THE HECK YOU WANT.

Good tip is not to get hammered upon arrival and end up hugging the toilet all night.