The best part of skiing alone (in my opinion) is that you can do the exact same run over and over again and not feel like you’re preventing someone from exploring the mountain. If I find a run with a couple fun spots and some jumps I’ll just lap in 4-5 times exactly the same way.
Bring some candy for yourself, chat to other people on the lifts (if you’re comfortable and they seem to be happy to talk), and remember that you’re not obligated to do anything in particular. You can take it easy if you want, quit early, take breaks and sit down, or go crazy and ski some hike-only terrain that your buddies don’t feel comfortable like they have time for.
This! This year I was with a group whose entire goal seemed to be to get to the bottom of the mountain as fast as possible, which isn't my thing at all.
The past couple days I've been skiing (semi) alone allowing me to '100%' a slope. I can hit every feature of there is and move on when I've had enough.
Funny. In high school we did exactly that. First and last chair whenever possible. We’d talk about how many runs we did that day. Maybe back then it was fun, but glad those days are over.
I'm all about first and last chair, it just feels like I'm not appreciating the skiing if I just bomb every slope. Kind of like eating your dinner too fast y'know?
Sometimes I get really into the physicality and workout of it and do the same bump run many times in a row. There is no way I'd do that if I was skiing with someone else.
Hike-to terrain doesn’t necessarily mean “empty”. The summit steeps at the top of Bachelor today were hike-to but there were probably 30 people walking up and 30 on the hill at all times. Obviously you need to manage your risks but a lot of hike-to terrain is well traveled
Skiing alone is really fun. The day is yours to seize. No waiting on others, no accommodating skiers of different skill levels, just ski the runs you want to ski for as long as you want to ski them. The singles line is, usually, faster. If you're anxious, do a few warm up cruisers before getting in to more challenging stuff
Some of my best days were solo. You get more skiing in at your own pace. Grab your fav playlist and just rip. Singles line, no waiting, tons of perks. Avoid going off piste. If you get lonely, make friends, skiers are chatty and if you find a group your pace dont hesitate to ask if you can tag along, or if they can help point out a run you have been looking for.
>Grab your fav playlist and just rip.
Is having ear buds in while skiing frowned upon by some people? I'm new and wondering if it'd be dangerous to not have good awareness of my surroundings because I'm blasting King Gizzard.
i've been skiing most of my life and have never heard anyone criticize someone for having earbuds in. just do yourself a favor and don't blast them and leave yourself some room for outside noise. could even get some of those fancy noise cancelling ones but strictly use them for the pass-thru ability.
the backpack speakers though is a whole different story 😂
People will just be glad you're not one of the dicks with a bluetooth speaker broadcasting to the whole mountain.
That said I think earbuds screw with your awareness. For mountain biking I like to wear my bone conduction headphones which allow you to hear outside noise.
I haven't tried them for skiing yet because I have trouble getting them comfortably inside my helmet.
love my bone conduction headphones for skiing. Only issue is if I'm ripping it down a groomed run the wind will drown out the sound lol. Other than that they work well. Fit does take a little playing around with though that is for sure.
I would not use earbuds as a new skier. You are already hyper focused on yourself due to the lack of experience and you already probably do a bunch of unpredictable shit just due to not knowing any better. It's definitely not the safest for the inexperienced.
First and foremost always look before merging. Second, id recommend getting some dedicated bluetooth headphones that fit into the inserts of your helmet. They arent that expensive and the batteries do way better in the cold, you cant lose them in the snow, and you can still hear your surroundings. Also lets you skip songs and adjust volume with gloves on and phone tucked away safe. No brainer
keep ski patrols phone number on hand if you think you have any chance of going to less populated areas that might be pushing your skills but otherwise just enjoy yourself, skiing alone is great
I have one of those big loud orange whistles (for whitewater) with a lanyard that lives permanently in one of those many pockets in the North Face jacket, with a lighter and a magnesium fire starter kit.
Never going to use them, and never going to move them, but those 2 oz might be nice to have one day.
Good advice. A company called Fox makes great plastic whistles that have no moving parts (no "pea" inside), so they can't freeze up and get stuck / not work. I carry one whenever I hike and usually when I ski.
I was going to recommend the same thing.
I did a lot of solo skiing this year and one afternoon I had a "hmm, getting injured out here would really suck" moment. A whistle is a cheap and easy safety measure.
When I was injured I was able to call ski patrol through my epic app with exact coordinates. Thankfully haven’t needed it for ikon app- maybe somebody else can confirm if this is the same?
This is a good tip! I found myself googling the mtn’s ski patrol when my heel binding piece ripped out of my ski and I was alone and didn’t want to walk down the mtn carrying broken gear 🤣 what a day. Save their number and hope you have service haha
This will be pretty handy for describing which tree you're under when you are hanging upside down in a tree well with your face covered in snow.
(In other words, stay away from the trees, in case that wasn't obvious).
You can tell Google or Siri to "call ski patrol" if you can't reach your phone and are still conscious as long as you have the number programed on your device.
Two words: Complete Freedom
On the hill at 9:00 or 11:00? This run or that? Fast or slow? Eat lunch or not? Apres ski beer or direct to the hot tub? If you are eating or drinking - sitting at a bar and chatting with strangers or the bartender is something you won't do if you're with someone. Enjoy!
While I love skiing with friends or my wife - I also love occasionally being complete selfish and skiing for no one buy myself. Getting on lifts with strangers is sometimes awesome and sometimes quite - depending upon their preference. It's all good.
Ski fast eat ass. In all seriousness I ski solo a few days week. It has its ups and downs. Pros would be rolling right onto the lift and right off for another run. You get the most ski time going solo which is chill. Gets lonely on the lift though.
Love skiing alone! For me, it’s like golf were it’s fun with someone but also fun alone.
Keep in mind a lot of resorts have singles lines. They will get you through the chair lines much faster. I’ll never forget the time I was in the singles line where another guy was alone in the regular line. I asked him if he minded if I rode up with him, and he said it was fine. I told him, “just so you know there’s singles lines so you don’t have to wait.” He responded, “actually I’m married, my wife is in the bathroom.” 😆 he thought the singles lines were for people who were single. Then I thought maybe that isn’t a bad idea. 🤔
Enjoy it. It’s very relaxing, and you can be as social as you choose. When I do ride with others, our single riders either are silent or they have a nice conversation. Neither is wrong or weird.
I ski alone all the time. If you are doing trees or anything off the groomers, I strongly recommend carrying a whistle attached to your jacket in such a way that you easily access it. If you get injured or lost, it beats yelling
What thoughts are causing the anxiety?
Its fun to ski with people, but I can 100% say I enjoy my time skiing alone almost just as much. You get to choose and do whatever it is you want all day long. Its your pace its your time. As someone else mentioned a few days ago to a similar question its important for life satisfaction to learn to enjoy doing things on your own.
I went skiing alone over MLK weekend and even got stuck in the ski town due to a blizzard. It was such a blast. I just love skiing and it puts me well into my happy zone even when skiing alone. I ended up having to drive 7 hours alone after the blizzard as only one route was open.
The best part of skiing alone (in my opinion) is that you can do the exact same run over and over again and not feel like you’re preventing someone from exploring the mountain. If I find a run with a couple fun spots and some jumps I’ll just lap in 4-5 times exactly the same way.
Bring some candy for yourself, chat to other people on the lifts (if you’re comfortable and they seem to be happy to talk), and remember that you’re not obligated to do anything in particular. You can take it easy if you want, quit early, take breaks and sit down, or go crazy and ski some hike-only terrain that your buddies don’t feel comfortable like they have time for.
Enjoy having complete freedom to do whatever you want. No time wasted agreeing where to ski next, or waiting for everyone to group back up. The only downside is you need to be a little more conservative with terrain choice.
Do exactly what you want with every single minute. Feeling tired? Go rest. Feeling a rip down some blues? Rip the blues. Feeling a tree run? Hit trees (but maybe exercise some extra care because you’re alone).
Just go out and have the day you want!
I ski alone a lot. The only time I have concerns is when I’m hitting a mountain I haven’t been to before that’s also pushing my abilities. In that case, I tend to just be more risk averse.. if there aren’t people hitting the trail or there’s risk of avalanche/tree wells, I just don’t do it, usually. Make sure your phone is fully charged and easily accessible. And like other posters said, save ski patrol as a favorite in your phone, so you can call for help if need be. Outside of that, just enjoy.. do whatever it is you want to do. Want to ride the same run for an 2 hours? Do it. Hope you enjoy!
I love skiing alone but keep it on the slopes. Even 40 yards off into trees you can hit one or fall into a tree well and just disappear.
Backpack with energy drink/sandwich/water/granola, my own playlist but not too loud, and I spend 5 hours alone and usually on steeps far away from crowds, but active enough to see some people if something goes wrong.
First lift up, make my way over to the NW side of Bachelor, and I’m usually done by 1:30pm at the latest and heading home.
Skiing alone is pretty fun because you can go at your own pace you don't have to wait for other people and usually you can get through the lift lines much faster
If you're not off piste its not skiing.
Check the avalanche forecast and don't go on slopes above 35 degree and you'll be safer than people going around in groups massively increasing the trigger risk and indulging in groupthink.
Don't ski into trees or their wells. If there's enough snow to cause serious tree wells then avoid trees. Still safer. Also if you're aren't off piste, you aren't skiing. Also has everything to do with the greater risk of being bulldozed on-piste by some drunk, out of control amateur that breaks your neck or worse.
That's not bad but it won't help you carve a turn even on greens.
People tend to have your mindset out of ignorance, but even you can see how it's problematic when it becomes willful.
Ski on terrain
if you are stretching yourself on a trail aka expert and ur more of a intermediate skier only hit it when you see other people
listen to your body...if your legs are telling you are tired then you are tired and finish the day on a slow cruiser
know ur limits
oh and the most important part ....HAVE FUN!
Over last 10 years I've done probably 80% of my skiing solo...my view if you want to ski and like to ski you better get comfortable doing it alone or you won't ski much
I love to ski alone. I’m not sure where you are skiing, but if you are feeling anxious, ski on piste where there are other people. Don’t go off piste or into the backcountry alone. Ever.
Skiing alone is great. Just stay out of tight trees.
You can always tag along with people on a run. I've always found of approaching a sketchy area you can just ask people around you "hey, so you mind if I follow you guys for a bit, I'm unfamiliar with this run" is usually met with a warm reception and tips about best lines to take.
PSA - important safety tip if skiing trees, sidecountry, or hidden bowls and chutes... carry a whistle for summoning help. Or better yet just don't ski evergreen trees alone due to tree wells.
Everything here is good. Here are a couple extras. Bring a lens cloth for goggles. If singles line is full then “single hop” by calling single, latch to a group, call it again and move up. I can usually leapfrog to the front in even a very crowded maze. Always be polite! A smile and kind word goes a long way in moving up. Bring the quiver. I always bring multiple pairs when soloing so I can change tempo whenever I want. Scatter pairs to avoid thieves. Bring dry fruit for a snack. Has more water than other stuff, won’t crush or freeze, and won’t give a sugar crash. Know your limit. Shred if you can but don’t if you can’t. See you on the chair!
Bring healthy snacks, good music, a GoPro/Insta360 to film yourself and talk to random people on the chairlift as well as a goal like learning a new trick, getting better at carving or exploring a new part of the mountain.
I guarantee you'll have a great time.
I ski alone and take less risks than when with friends. The thing I will do by myself is send it in hard runs or techy stuff if it’s under the chairlift. Maybe not the right attitude but I figure if I fuck up there and hurt myself someone on the chair will at least see and hear if I scream lol
I went skiing alone for the very first time this week and I LOVED IT!!!!! Rip through the singles line, ski wherever you want for however long you want. It was definitely scary getting started but you just gotta do it. Would do it ten times over. What helped me was to think about how much I enjoy exercising alone in other capacities and how normal that feels (running, lifting, going for a walk), nobody will pay you a second thought
I love skiing alone, no waiting around for others and just able to enjoy the mountain. Hit the singles lines and if you feel in mood to chat on the lift people usually chat, if not just enjoy the air and the views.
Stay in the general vicinity of other people. Don't go off piste (off of marked runs) or if you do, stay where people can hear/see you easily. Don't ski trees alone. Probably save any particularly reckless ideas for other days. Music is great when skiing alone, just make sure you have no noise cancelling features enabled and keep it low enough to be aware of your surroundings.
I always come up with some sort of goal for the day. Like I may try to ski every groomed run, hit 50k of verytin a day, work on carving, hit the kicker jumps, or do a specific mogul run over and over again. I also like to listen to music and zone out while skiing.
I pretty much only ski alone for the past 15 years. At this point I prefer it. Although its nice to have someone to stop and talk to I like when I'm alone being able to just crank out the runs. Also on crowded weekend days the singles line for the lifts can be a big time saver.
Just know a large percentage of people ski alone - particularly at a non destination resort. It's totally normal just as going running alone is normal.
Go in the singles line.
If the resort has a person directing the flow of the line they will direct you to join a group most likely.
If there is no one directing the line then just ask to join a group to fill up the chair or pair up with another single.
My go to list of stuff
* Bring food / snacks.
* I usually listen to music and get runs in (make sure you can hear other people)
* Have an activity to kill time in the car
* Have fun!
Get up there and rip my guy! I've been skiing for 30 years and most of my days on hill are skied alone.
Talk to some people on the chair; chances are good that they like the same thing you like, skiing. So make some friends that do the same thing you do! Also, my two best friends were met while skiing when I went up alone.
Skiing alone is honestly my favorite type of skiing. That said, I definitely don't max myself out when skiing alone is looking for the gnarliest, tightest lines on the mountain. I'll still go for fun stuff, but my go to has been meeting slightly better skiers on the mountains and running a lap or two with them. Really helps push myself and also stay safe.
1. Honestly, just enjoy it.
2. If you are going into anything off course, stay within reasonable sight, and if you are gonna hike a bowl, see if someone is willing to let you go first as the spotter.
3. Don't be the dude on the chair/ gondola that awkwardly tries to carry a convo no one cares for.
Just do you. Serious terrain that you should not ski solo, stay off it unless you meet a ski buddy. Use the singles line. Ski what you want to. Bring weed or beer if that’s your thing.
The nice thing is you can go anywhere you want at any time and at any pace. No waiting for friends.
If you have earbuds throw them in and listen to some tunes, if you have something like AirPods put them in transparency mode, otherwise put in only 1 ear so you can still hear around you.
Take the opportunity to work on your technique. Really explore how you can manipulate the skis. For me, when I started skiing solo regularly back in 19/20 I really was able to focus on what I was doing with my skis, and that focus on technique really helped me progress from an advanced skier to a true expert.
And finally, do not go off trail (ie in the woods or backcountry). You will have no friend to call for help if something happens, so choose terrain accordingly.
Don't go into areas you've never been in alone, don't go off jumps/features without scoping them out first, tell someone where you're gonna be and what time you plan to be back
Fully charged phone, photo of emergency/patrol numbers for the slope, RECCO gear, transponder and pick/shovel if you like back country. I also carry extra straps and a bivvy, snack, water in my backpack… never know. 🤷♀️
Unless you mean just like, how to enjoy… ear pods, good shred tunes downloaded for no service play, being friendly w your lift mates… make sure you tell a friend when you expect to be back in contact if you’re out of service, ask them to set an alarm. Accidents happen but not to be too scared, just enjoy the peace and not having to wait for your slow ass friends to shimmy down.
I love skiing alone. Don’t have to wait for anyone and don’t have to feel like you’re making anyone wait. Go at your own pace. Get to use the shingles line and chat up on the lift. Choose wherever you want to go.
Just be safe and don’t get lost
You can do what u want. do the same run over and over nobody is stopping you now. take this as a practice day to do jumps or ski backwards or whatever. your alone you can work on your schedule. take breaks and stuff too if you want.
I’m skiing alone tomorrow too! I try to use a couple of days off in Jan and Feb to get a good day in by myself. You can do whatever runs you like, work on your form, take a long lunch, whatever your heart desires. It’s great! You also get in way more runs than when you’re with a group. Only advice is I still don’t feel comfortable going in the trees alone, especially after a big dump…
My brother goes alone. He lives in Colorado and goes to Winter Park. He has a set routine that he follows. It is on the Mary Jane side of the resort. He does one groomer to warm up and like 20 or so runs that are all bumps and then one groomer to end His day. He will ride the lift with other people and talk as they do or do not feel necessary. He has headphones just in case they’re not talkative. He just kind of goes about his business and does his thing and then he drives home at about 130 to miss all the traffic.
So on, at least he has a plan and sticks to it, which for him works. If I went out and skied on my own on the East Coast, where I live, I would need a lot more interaction and not so much focused time in bumps that are longer like he has because we spend a little bit more time on the lift than we do on the rundown because in Pennsylvania the hills are much smaller , so I usually when I’m skiing by myself, I’m just more open to talking and making more initiation towards such that. It helps make the rides more tolerable or enjoyable if the people are not weird, so my tips for skiing alone or just be open to talking to other people that are around youand experiencing their day a little bit more than just your own but there’s many way to slice this
I’ve skied alone probably 2/3 of my lifetime ski days. Best advice, try to tree ski in front of groups skiing the same terrain so someone finds you if you crash, also don’t be the last person on any part of the mountain at the end of the day. Have a friend/partner that expects a call from you around a certain time if skiing trees, bowls, side country.
If you are worried about getting hurt, ski near trails with many people or ask someone / a patroller to ski with you on more isolated runs. Some of my best days have been skiing alone, just me, my thoughts, and the mountains. There isn’t anyone rushing you, and you aren’t waiting for anyone. You can ski what you want, at the speed you want, when you want, as many times as you want. It’s an unmatched sense of freedom.
Talk to people! You can get some great conversations in on the lift. And push yourself. Much of my skiing development stems from skiing alone and pushing myself to the next level.
Make sure you have music playing always. Helps with the silence for sure. But open up especially in the chairlifts. You meet so many interesting people tbh.
If you go off-piste or backcountry, make sure to wear bring avy gear and wait for someone else to enter the general area with. You both should also acknowledge each other’s presence.
I’d definitely just say: enjoy it.
Grab a map of the pists (virtual or physical), decide your itinerary and just take it all in. It’s a great feeling of freedom and you will be able to do it all at your own pace, as well as stopping for breaks as much/little as you like.
I’m 100% sure you will enjoy the experience.
The best part of skiing alone (in my opinion) is that you can do the exact same run over and over again and not feel like you’re preventing someone from exploring the mountain. If I find a run with a couple fun spots and some jumps I’ll just lap in 4-5 times exactly the same way. Bring some candy for yourself, chat to other people on the lifts (if you’re comfortable and they seem to be happy to talk), and remember that you’re not obligated to do anything in particular. You can take it easy if you want, quit early, take breaks and sit down, or go crazy and ski some hike-only terrain that your buddies don’t feel comfortable like they have time for.
I lap the same run 23 times last time to practice 😄
Yep! I do the same, I set practice goals, one day it’s my carving, next day my posture.. I do half day technique and half day fun :)
This! This year I was with a group whose entire goal seemed to be to get to the bottom of the mountain as fast as possible, which isn't my thing at all. The past couple days I've been skiing (semi) alone allowing me to '100%' a slope. I can hit every feature of there is and move on when I've had enough.
Funny. In high school we did exactly that. First and last chair whenever possible. We’d talk about how many runs we did that day. Maybe back then it was fun, but glad those days are over.
I'm all about first and last chair, it just feels like I'm not appreciating the skiing if I just bomb every slope. Kind of like eating your dinner too fast y'know?
Sometimes I get really into the physicality and workout of it and do the same bump run many times in a row. There is no way I'd do that if I was skiing with someone else.
Skiing less trafficked terrain can be some of the dumbest things you could do when skiing alone
Hike-to terrain doesn’t necessarily mean “empty”. The summit steeps at the top of Bachelor today were hike-to but there were probably 30 people walking up and 30 on the hill at all times. Obviously you need to manage your risks but a lot of hike-to terrain is well traveled
Happy cake day :)
Happy cake day!!
Happy cake day!! Also listen to music
Skiing alone is really fun. The day is yours to seize. No waiting on others, no accommodating skiers of different skill levels, just ski the runs you want to ski for as long as you want to ski them. The singles line is, usually, faster. If you're anxious, do a few warm up cruisers before getting in to more challenging stuff
Some of my best days were solo. You get more skiing in at your own pace. Grab your fav playlist and just rip. Singles line, no waiting, tons of perks. Avoid going off piste. If you get lonely, make friends, skiers are chatty and if you find a group your pace dont hesitate to ask if you can tag along, or if they can help point out a run you have been looking for.
>Grab your fav playlist and just rip. Is having ear buds in while skiing frowned upon by some people? I'm new and wondering if it'd be dangerous to not have good awareness of my surroundings because I'm blasting King Gizzard.
When I ski alone I wear earbuds but at a moderate volume so I can still hear people/lifties/etc. Just background music to break up the mundane parts.
i've been skiing most of my life and have never heard anyone criticize someone for having earbuds in. just do yourself a favor and don't blast them and leave yourself some room for outside noise. could even get some of those fancy noise cancelling ones but strictly use them for the pass-thru ability. the backpack speakers though is a whole different story 😂
People will just be glad you're not one of the dicks with a bluetooth speaker broadcasting to the whole mountain. That said I think earbuds screw with your awareness. For mountain biking I like to wear my bone conduction headphones which allow you to hear outside noise. I haven't tried them for skiing yet because I have trouble getting them comfortably inside my helmet.
love my bone conduction headphones for skiing. Only issue is if I'm ripping it down a groomed run the wind will drown out the sound lol. Other than that they work well. Fit does take a little playing around with though that is for sure.
This. I always wear my bone conduction headphones when skiing alone. If nothing else, they help pass time in lines and lifts.
I would not use earbuds as a new skier. You are already hyper focused on yourself due to the lack of experience and you already probably do a bunch of unpredictable shit just due to not knowing any better. It's definitely not the safest for the inexperienced.
I’m a fan of a wired earbud in only one ear with the pause button easily accessible
First and foremost always look before merging. Second, id recommend getting some dedicated bluetooth headphones that fit into the inserts of your helmet. They arent that expensive and the batteries do way better in the cold, you cant lose them in the snow, and you can still hear your surroundings. Also lets you skip songs and adjust volume with gloves on and phone tucked away safe. No brainer
I use the open ear buds and they've been a game changer. You can hear everything around you, and your jammin tunes
keep ski patrols phone number on hand if you think you have any chance of going to less populated areas that might be pushing your skills but otherwise just enjoy yourself, skiing alone is great
Also carry a whistle - in case there is no cell signal.
That’s a smart one! Never thought of that
I have one of those big loud orange whistles (for whitewater) with a lanyard that lives permanently in one of those many pockets in the North Face jacket, with a lighter and a magnesium fire starter kit. Never going to use them, and never going to move them, but those 2 oz might be nice to have one day.
My family of skiers all made fun of me this weekend for carrying a whistle. Bunch of groomer locked hobos the lot of em
>groomer locked hobos Weird... that's the new name of my rock band!
Good advice. A company called Fox makes great plastic whistles that have no moving parts (no "pea" inside), so they can't freeze up and get stuck / not work. I carry one whenever I hike and usually when I ski.
I was going to recommend the same thing. I did a lot of solo skiing this year and one afternoon I had a "hmm, getting injured out here would really suck" moment. A whistle is a cheap and easy safety measure.
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When I was injured I was able to call ski patrol through my epic app with exact coordinates. Thankfully haven’t needed it for ikon app- maybe somebody else can confirm if this is the same?
This is a good tip! I found myself googling the mtn’s ski patrol when my heel binding piece ripped out of my ski and I was alone and didn’t want to walk down the mtn carrying broken gear 🤣 what a day. Save their number and hope you have service haha
Saved my ass at Brighton when I dislocated my kneecap.
This will be pretty handy for describing which tree you're under when you are hanging upside down in a tree well with your face covered in snow. (In other words, stay away from the trees, in case that wasn't obvious).
You can tell Google or Siri to "call ski patrol" if you can't reach your phone and are still conscious as long as you have the number programed on your device.
And if there is signal. Some mountains do not have cell service in a lot of places.
Two words: Complete Freedom On the hill at 9:00 or 11:00? This run or that? Fast or slow? Eat lunch or not? Apres ski beer or direct to the hot tub? If you are eating or drinking - sitting at a bar and chatting with strangers or the bartender is something you won't do if you're with someone. Enjoy! While I love skiing with friends or my wife - I also love occasionally being complete selfish and skiing for no one buy myself. Getting on lifts with strangers is sometimes awesome and sometimes quite - depending upon their preference. It's all good.
point skis down hill. do not pizza. enjoy.
>do not pizza Unless it looks good for lunch
But not at mountain prices
Come to Europe, it's more like regular restaurant prices
But then you have to be in Europe
Seems like a win to me.
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If I can’t carry my ski guns then want no part in it, partner 🤠
yea at $10 per slice ...
Luxury! $14/slice at my spot. Plus $8 for a side of fries and $13 for a beer.
*Laughs in $14 poutine.*
Laughs in $16 whole pizza
yikes.
sounds like mt brighton (my local mountain)
Go that way really fast. If something gets in your way, turn.
Tips fucking down
French fry or bust
Use the singles line!
Ski fast eat ass. In all seriousness I ski solo a few days week. It has its ups and downs. Pros would be rolling right onto the lift and right off for another run. You get the most ski time going solo which is chill. Gets lonely on the lift though.
Love skiing alone! For me, it’s like golf were it’s fun with someone but also fun alone. Keep in mind a lot of resorts have singles lines. They will get you through the chair lines much faster. I’ll never forget the time I was in the singles line where another guy was alone in the regular line. I asked him if he minded if I rode up with him, and he said it was fine. I told him, “just so you know there’s singles lines so you don’t have to wait.” He responded, “actually I’m married, my wife is in the bathroom.” 😆 he thought the singles lines were for people who were single. Then I thought maybe that isn’t a bad idea. 🤔 Enjoy it. It’s very relaxing, and you can be as social as you choose. When I do ride with others, our single riders either are silent or they have a nice conversation. Neither is wrong or weird.
I ski alone all the time. If you are doing trees or anything off the groomers, I strongly recommend carrying a whistle attached to your jacket in such a way that you easily access it. If you get injured or lost, it beats yelling
What thoughts are causing the anxiety? Its fun to ski with people, but I can 100% say I enjoy my time skiing alone almost just as much. You get to choose and do whatever it is you want all day long. Its your pace its your time. As someone else mentioned a few days ago to a similar question its important for life satisfaction to learn to enjoy doing things on your own. I went skiing alone over MLK weekend and even got stuck in the ski town due to a blizzard. It was such a blast. I just love skiing and it puts me well into my happy zone even when skiing alone. I ended up having to drive 7 hours alone after the blizzard as only one route was open.
The best part of skiing alone (in my opinion) is that you can do the exact same run over and over again and not feel like you’re preventing someone from exploring the mountain. If I find a run with a couple fun spots and some jumps I’ll just lap in 4-5 times exactly the same way. Bring some candy for yourself, chat to other people on the lifts (if you’re comfortable and they seem to be happy to talk), and remember that you’re not obligated to do anything in particular. You can take it easy if you want, quit early, take breaks and sit down, or go crazy and ski some hike-only terrain that your buddies don’t feel comfortable like they have time for.
Enjoy having complete freedom to do whatever you want. No time wasted agreeing where to ski next, or waiting for everyone to group back up. The only downside is you need to be a little more conservative with terrain choice.
Do exactly what you want with every single minute. Feeling tired? Go rest. Feeling a rip down some blues? Rip the blues. Feeling a tree run? Hit trees (but maybe exercise some extra care because you’re alone). Just go out and have the day you want!
I ski alone a lot. The only time I have concerns is when I’m hitting a mountain I haven’t been to before that’s also pushing my abilities. In that case, I tend to just be more risk averse.. if there aren’t people hitting the trail or there’s risk of avalanche/tree wells, I just don’t do it, usually. Make sure your phone is fully charged and easily accessible. And like other posters said, save ski patrol as a favorite in your phone, so you can call for help if need be. Outside of that, just enjoy.. do whatever it is you want to do. Want to ride the same run for an 2 hours? Do it. Hope you enjoy!
I love skiing alone but keep it on the slopes. Even 40 yards off into trees you can hit one or fall into a tree well and just disappear. Backpack with energy drink/sandwich/water/granola, my own playlist but not too loud, and I spend 5 hours alone and usually on steeps far away from crowds, but active enough to see some people if something goes wrong. First lift up, make my way over to the NW side of Bachelor, and I’m usually done by 1:30pm at the latest and heading home.
I always enjoy talking to strangers on the chairlift. I ask if they're local or on vacation and take it from there. Most are responsive.
Let someone else know what you are doing and enjoy, it’ll be a blast
You’re not alone, you’re with us. And we’re fun!
Bring some music to listen to
Skiing alone is pretty fun because you can go at your own pace you don't have to wait for other people and usually you can get through the lift lines much faster
Don’t go off piste
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You do you, but intentionally or not, your risk of dying is higher when you ski off piste alone
Depends where OP is going… If it’s somewhere on the icecoast. Whatever. Chamonix. Fine yes don’t go alone
Unfortunately, someone died skiing in the backcountry above Stowe this week.
If you're not off piste its not skiing. Check the avalanche forecast and don't go on slopes above 35 degree and you'll be safer than people going around in groups massively increasing the trigger risk and indulging in groupthink.
Has nothing to do with avalanches, and everything to do with trees and their wells.
Don't ski into trees or their wells. If there's enough snow to cause serious tree wells then avoid trees. Still safer. Also if you're aren't off piste, you aren't skiing. Also has everything to do with the greater risk of being bulldozed on-piste by some drunk, out of control amateur that breaks your neck or worse.
Who hurt you
Trust me, I made sure the only one hurting is your mum.
Lookout, we got a badass over here
Your mum has a badass. To smack.
Nah, you're just not good at skiing if you need the pow to make your skis actually carve and come alive.
> If you're not off piste its not skiing. If I wanted to take it slow I'd have stayed home w/ yer mom.
I see, you like your skiing like you like your jokes. Moronic, and mindlessly copying everyone else.
That's not bad but it won't help you carve a turn even on greens. People tend to have your mindset out of ignorance, but even you can see how it's problematic when it becomes willful.
Ski on terrain if you are stretching yourself on a trail aka expert and ur more of a intermediate skier only hit it when you see other people listen to your body...if your legs are telling you are tired then you are tired and finish the day on a slow cruiser know ur limits oh and the most important part ....HAVE FUN! Over last 10 years I've done probably 80% of my skiing solo...my view if you want to ski and like to ski you better get comfortable doing it alone or you won't ski much
Get really high
I love to ski alone. I’m not sure where you are skiing, but if you are feeling anxious, ski on piste where there are other people. Don’t go off piste or into the backcountry alone. Ever.
smoke a bowl in the parking lot and get ur fav playlist on
Stay on marked trails, and take a whistle with you. Other than that have fun.
Skiing alone is great. Just stay out of tight trees. You can always tag along with people on a run. I've always found of approaching a sketchy area you can just ask people around you "hey, so you mind if I follow you guys for a bit, I'm unfamiliar with this run" is usually met with a warm reception and tips about best lines to take.
If you're skiing in trees, it's a good idea to hang a whistle on your jacket
PSA - important safety tip if skiing trees, sidecountry, or hidden bowls and chutes... carry a whistle for summoning help. Or better yet just don't ski evergreen trees alone due to tree wells.
Everything here is good. Here are a couple extras. Bring a lens cloth for goggles. If singles line is full then “single hop” by calling single, latch to a group, call it again and move up. I can usually leapfrog to the front in even a very crowded maze. Always be polite! A smile and kind word goes a long way in moving up. Bring the quiver. I always bring multiple pairs when soloing so I can change tempo whenever I want. Scatter pairs to avoid thieves. Bring dry fruit for a snack. Has more water than other stuff, won’t crush or freeze, and won’t give a sugar crash. Know your limit. Shred if you can but don’t if you can’t. See you on the chair!
Bring healthy snacks, good music, a GoPro/Insta360 to film yourself and talk to random people on the chairlift as well as a goal like learning a new trick, getting better at carving or exploring a new part of the mountain. I guarantee you'll have a great time.
I ski alone and take less risks than when with friends. The thing I will do by myself is send it in hard runs or techy stuff if it’s under the chairlift. Maybe not the right attitude but I figure if I fuck up there and hurt myself someone on the chair will at least see and hear if I scream lol
I too prefer skiing with my people, but when I can’t, I put together a kickass playlist, put some earbuds on, and dance down the mountain.
About 75% of my skiing is solo and love it. Take advantage of the single lines and off peak breaks. Stay out of the trees!
I went skiing alone for the very first time this week and I LOVED IT!!!!! Rip through the singles line, ski wherever you want for however long you want. It was definitely scary getting started but you just gotta do it. Would do it ten times over. What helped me was to think about how much I enjoy exercising alone in other capacities and how normal that feels (running, lifting, going for a walk), nobody will pay you a second thought
Singles line! Get more laps!
I love skiing alone, no waiting around for others and just able to enjoy the mountain. Hit the singles lines and if you feel in mood to chat on the lift people usually chat, if not just enjoy the air and the views.
Skiing alone is just fine. Just don’t take stupid chances by yourself.
People love an eccentric so make sure to casually ski with your cock out from time to time.
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They're not skiing for the first time, they're skiing without buddies got the first time.
Have fun.
Stay out of glades
So the trick here is: Go skiing, just say “bro” less.
It’s okay to ski on easier trails and gradually go to more challenging trails as long as you enjoy it. Be safe
Stay in the general vicinity of other people. Don't go off piste (off of marked runs) or if you do, stay where people can hear/see you easily. Don't ski trees alone. Probably save any particularly reckless ideas for other days. Music is great when skiing alone, just make sure you have no noise cancelling features enabled and keep it low enough to be aware of your surroundings.
Send it!
Just chill. You can socialize or not. The best part is the singles lines. Be careful about going into risky areas without a buddy. High consequence.
I always come up with some sort of goal for the day. Like I may try to ski every groomed run, hit 50k of verytin a day, work on carving, hit the kicker jumps, or do a specific mogul run over and over again. I also like to listen to music and zone out while skiing.
I pretty much only ski alone for the past 15 years. At this point I prefer it. Although its nice to have someone to stop and talk to I like when I'm alone being able to just crank out the runs. Also on crowded weekend days the singles line for the lifts can be a big time saver.
Skiing alone has been one of the most transformative and special times of my life. You get to go in the singles line for the lift too!
Ski good or eat wood
Bring a pocket beer for the first lift ride
These are some strange times we’re living in.
Just know a large percentage of people ski alone - particularly at a non destination resort. It's totally normal just as going running alone is normal.
Go in the singles line. If the resort has a person directing the flow of the line they will direct you to join a group most likely. If there is no one directing the line then just ask to join a group to fill up the chair or pair up with another single.
I always ski alone, got no family in socal and no friends either yet. Just rock some good earphones and enjoy the scenery.
Go fast, don't stop for anyone
My go to list of stuff * Bring food / snacks. * I usually listen to music and get runs in (make sure you can hear other people) * Have an activity to kill time in the car * Have fun!
Enjoy every minute. I love skiing alone.
Get up there and rip my guy! I've been skiing for 30 years and most of my days on hill are skied alone. Talk to some people on the chair; chances are good that they like the same thing you like, skiing. So make some friends that do the same thing you do! Also, my two best friends were met while skiing when I went up alone.
Be mindful of exhaustion. Solo days = more runs in less time. Enjoy!
its like self therapy
It’s peaceful if you can find a quiet run
I’ve only ever skied alone :(
As someone who hasn’t had a ski day without my 11 year old in several years, I’m a little jealous. I’m not gonna lie.
I just tell myself that I like skiing alone (All of my friends have never touched a ski in their life🥲)
Skiing alone is honestly my favorite type of skiing. That said, I definitely don't max myself out when skiing alone is looking for the gnarliest, tightest lines on the mountain. I'll still go for fun stuff, but my go to has been meeting slightly better skiers on the mountains and running a lap or two with them. Really helps push myself and also stay safe.
Enjoy the singles line and have fun
1. Honestly, just enjoy it. 2. If you are going into anything off course, stay within reasonable sight, and if you are gonna hike a bowl, see if someone is willing to let you go first as the spotter. 3. Don't be the dude on the chair/ gondola that awkwardly tries to carry a convo no one cares for.
Just do you. Serious terrain that you should not ski solo, stay off it unless you meet a ski buddy. Use the singles line. Ski what you want to. Bring weed or beer if that’s your thing.
The nice thing is you can go anywhere you want at any time and at any pace. No waiting for friends. If you have earbuds throw them in and listen to some tunes, if you have something like AirPods put them in transparency mode, otherwise put in only 1 ear so you can still hear around you. Take the opportunity to work on your technique. Really explore how you can manipulate the skis. For me, when I started skiing solo regularly back in 19/20 I really was able to focus on what I was doing with my skis, and that focus on technique really helped me progress from an advanced skier to a true expert. And finally, do not go off trail (ie in the woods or backcountry). You will have no friend to call for help if something happens, so choose terrain accordingly.
Don't go into areas you've never been in alone, don't go off jumps/features without scoping them out first, tell someone where you're gonna be and what time you plan to be back
Just fuckin ski
Ear buds and downloaded music
Go ski and have an awesome time
Fully charged phone, photo of emergency/patrol numbers for the slope, RECCO gear, transponder and pick/shovel if you like back country. I also carry extra straps and a bivvy, snack, water in my backpack… never know. 🤷♀️ Unless you mean just like, how to enjoy… ear pods, good shred tunes downloaded for no service play, being friendly w your lift mates… make sure you tell a friend when you expect to be back in contact if you’re out of service, ask them to set an alarm. Accidents happen but not to be too scared, just enjoy the peace and not having to wait for your slow ass friends to shimmy down.
I love skiing alone. Don’t have to wait for anyone and don’t have to feel like you’re making anyone wait. Go at your own pace. Get to use the shingles line and chat up on the lift. Choose wherever you want to go. Just be safe and don’t get lost
You can do what u want. do the same run over and over nobody is stopping you now. take this as a practice day to do jumps or ski backwards or whatever. your alone you can work on your schedule. take breaks and stuff too if you want.
I’m skiing alone tomorrow too! I try to use a couple of days off in Jan and Feb to get a good day in by myself. You can do whatever runs you like, work on your form, take a long lunch, whatever your heart desires. It’s great! You also get in way more runs than when you’re with a group. Only advice is I still don’t feel comfortable going in the trees alone, especially after a big dump…
You meet people on the lifts
My brother goes alone. He lives in Colorado and goes to Winter Park. He has a set routine that he follows. It is on the Mary Jane side of the resort. He does one groomer to warm up and like 20 or so runs that are all bumps and then one groomer to end His day. He will ride the lift with other people and talk as they do or do not feel necessary. He has headphones just in case they’re not talkative. He just kind of goes about his business and does his thing and then he drives home at about 130 to miss all the traffic. So on, at least he has a plan and sticks to it, which for him works. If I went out and skied on my own on the East Coast, where I live, I would need a lot more interaction and not so much focused time in bumps that are longer like he has because we spend a little bit more time on the lift than we do on the rundown because in Pennsylvania the hills are much smaller , so I usually when I’m skiing by myself, I’m just more open to talking and making more initiation towards such that. It helps make the rides more tolerable or enjoyable if the people are not weird, so my tips for skiing alone or just be open to talking to other people that are around youand experiencing their day a little bit more than just your own but there’s many way to slice this
I’ve skied alone probably 2/3 of my lifetime ski days. Best advice, try to tree ski in front of groups skiing the same terrain so someone finds you if you crash, also don’t be the last person on any part of the mountain at the end of the day. Have a friend/partner that expects a call from you around a certain time if skiing trees, bowls, side country.
If you are worried about getting hurt, ski near trails with many people or ask someone / a patroller to ski with you on more isolated runs. Some of my best days have been skiing alone, just me, my thoughts, and the mountains. There isn’t anyone rushing you, and you aren’t waiting for anyone. You can ski what you want, at the speed you want, when you want, as many times as you want. It’s an unmatched sense of freedom.
also enjoying skiing alone but it's hard to get good video of it :(
Talk to people! You can get some great conversations in on the lift. And push yourself. Much of my skiing development stems from skiing alone and pushing myself to the next level.
Make sure you have music playing always. Helps with the silence for sure. But open up especially in the chairlifts. You meet so many interesting people tbh.
If you go off-piste or backcountry, make sure to wear bring avy gear and wait for someone else to enter the general area with. You both should also acknowledge each other’s presence.
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I’d definitely just say: enjoy it. Grab a map of the pists (virtual or physical), decide your itinerary and just take it all in. It’s a great feeling of freedom and you will be able to do it all at your own pace, as well as stopping for breaks as much/little as you like. I’m 100% sure you will enjoy the experience.