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To go skiing by myself?

16 replies

Whatsnewwithyou · 28/10/2018 18:44

DH is retraining at the minute and he's halfway through a 3-year course. He also works part time. His course has residential weeks so he's using most of his leave for that and it means we don't really have holidays together at the minute. We dont have DCs.

I would love to go on a skiing holiday but DH can't go and I don't have any friends who can go either. I've found a ski holiday company that does solo traveller ski trips. They put a bunch of solo travellers together in a chalet and it includes dinner, etc. I found one where everyone is 40+ which suits me. It's in the French alpes and looks fab.

Would I BU to go on my own and leave DH behind? It's expensive (around £1500 total) but I can pay out of savings. I work full time and am the main earner.

I guess I'm hesitating because 1). Poor DH stuck at home and 2). What if I don't get on well with the others, will I be too lonely/scared skiing all alone? I used to be a strong intermediate to slightly advanced skier but that was years ago and I haven't skied at all in 15 years. I want to ski before I get too old to pick it back up again! DH would go if he could but it wouldn't be his first choice of holiday. 3). Is it too selfish to spend all that money on just me???

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scattercushion17 · 28/10/2018 18:48

Go! Life is too short! You've done a lot of research to find a trip that will suit. When might you get the chance again if it's not his first choice of holiday? I don't think it's selfish, just something for you.

lastqueenofscotland · 28/10/2018 18:49

Go!!!

ForalltheSaints · 28/10/2018 18:50

Yes go.

rookiemere · 28/10/2018 18:50

Definitely go ! Am toying with this myself for a long weekend as DH doesn't hugely enjoy skiing and says he doesn't want to go next year - plus its expensive for the 3 of us. Have a couple of friends I can go with, but its really hard getting them to commit to dates.

pasturesgreen · 28/10/2018 18:50

Go for it!!! Have fun ⛷☃️

Itshouldbebetter · 28/10/2018 18:53

Sounds good to me. What company is it? I've often thought of going on my own but don't want to be in a group of 20 somethings!

PushHop · 28/10/2018 18:55

It sounds lovely, please go!

DeadCertain · 28/10/2018 18:56

I've been by myself a few times; always enjoyed it so I say go for it!!

Whatsnewwithyou · 28/10/2018 18:58

I've PMed you, @Itshouldbebetter (I don't want to give the name of the company on here in case you lot all pile in and take my space 😂).

Thanks for the encouragement...I think I'm going to be brave and do it!

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Planesmistakenforstars · 28/10/2018 19:06

A friend of mine does this every year, and always has a brilliant time. She keeps in touch with many of the people she's met and has made some good friends. Go for it!

SynchroSwimmer · 28/10/2018 19:09

Go, go, go!

I did the same on my own and after after a 20 year gap - and no problems

PersonaNonGarter · 28/10/2018 19:10

Please link when you have booked. It sounds bliss!

Whatsnewwithyou · 28/10/2018 19:12

Will do, Persona! 😁

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WhatelsecouldIbecalled · 28/10/2018 19:13

I have thought the same thing recently. DH is away with work for 4 months and away over Xmas. I get two weeks off. Was pondering going on my own. I know I would be fine in the day it’s the evenings I worry about? Please can you pm me the link too. I wonder if it’s the same company I have been looking at?

I would definitely say go. Be braver than me and have a fab time x

TheSoapyFrog · 28/10/2018 19:15

It's absolutely not selfish and I'm sure your husband wouldn't begrudge you. Maybe squeeze a couple of lessons in before you go.

DorothyLNaySayers · 28/10/2018 19:19

That sounds fabulous. Definitely go!

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