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PayneSkillet · 11-08-2012, 07:08 PM

^^^ what he said

almostheaven · 11-08-2012, 07:36 PM

I really like riding by myself sometimes, especially days midweek when the resort isnt busy. I put my headphones in and sing on the chair lifts. When I am by myself and it is busier I talk to people on the lifts up.

I have never been on a longer trip by myself but I would go to the bar and have a drink or two and socialize with whoever was around. If you ride all day you will be ready for bed early.

dopamean · 11-08-2012, 08:15 PM

Riding alone is a good opportunity to focus and progress. Make a mental list of tricks you want to own and things pertaining to your riding-style that you want to improve upon, then spend all day making it happen!

TorpedoVegas · 11-08-2012, 09:13 PM

I like riding alone sometimes. You always end up meeting new people on the lifts to ride with, and sometimes they might end up showing you a new feature or run that you've been missing. 2 of my best days last year were solo missions.

MarshallV82 · 11-08-2012, 09:52 PM

I Enjoy riding alone, gives me a chance to work on boring things to improve my riding. Jam out to an awesome playlist, meet strangers on the chairlift..

I typically find people on the chairlift to ride with me for a few runs, most people are cool and are just out to enjoy life. Last year I rode with a couple from portland for a few runs that I was bullshitting with in the Bar. They invited my girlfriend and I on a trip to whistler later this year.

Heatwave · 11-09-2012, 06:49 AM

Thanks guys, I tend to end up talking to random people on lifts whether my friends are on the lift with me or not. Sounds like a good playlist is essential. I'll probably spend the mornings shredding hard, then use the afternoons to cruise and get some good gopro videos...then just get blind drunk in the evening!

Ridethesnow80 · 11-09-2012, 07:21 AM

I've taken a lot of solo trips to VT snowboarding and had a blast! Riding with friends is fun but when it's just you you won't have to worry about what run every one wants to do or takin breaks. You have your own schedule once you get your iPod on you'll get into a zone where your just cruising! I have on occasion met some people riding the lift and did a few runs with.. Personally you should do it and if you find that your not feeling it then just do day trips !

BruceWard · 11-09-2012, 07:54 AM

There is one consideration though - take it seriously that you are by yourself with no support to get home -

Always be a little bit cautious to know that you have to be the one to get yourself home...is that double black worth it (hell yeah, but with caution)

neednsnow · 11-09-2012, 10:02 AM

Kudos to what everyone else said. I tend to ride solo. I've made some good friends riding solo, friends I still keep in-touch with. I've also spent an evening or 2 with a few different ladies as a result of riding solo. Have fun, check the tunes, and rock it out! Don't get blind drunk, it makes the next day a little less enjoyable, though a powder day cures most hangovers.

KIRKRIDER · 11-09-2012, 10:12 AM

Good time is personal...;0 But yes, music for sure. I love going solo most of the times. No waiting. total freedom.

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Originally Posted by Heatwave

Hi guys

Just a quick question. I'm planning to go away for a couple of days at the start of the season by myself. This will be the first time I have ever been on a snowboarding trip by myself, and part of the fun for me is having friends to race, mess around, and drink with.

How do you have a good time snowboarding alone? Do you just cruise, listen to iPod? I don't want to get bored.

11-08-2012, 08:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
dopamean Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alyeska → Vail Posts: 261	Riding alone is a good opportunity to focus and progress. Make a mental list of tricks you want to own and things pertaining to your riding-style that you want to improve upon, then spend all day making it happen! __________________ SNOWBOARD SCORE • 2012/13 __________________ • Loveland: 1 • Keystone: 4 • Breckenridge: 4 • Vail: 2 • Beaver Creek: 0 • Arapahoe Basin: 1 • Copper: 0 • Winter Park: 0 • Alyeska: 3

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BruceWard Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York Posts: 92	There is one consideration though - take it seriously that you are by yourself with no support to get home - Always be a little bit cautious to know that you have to be the one to get yourself home...is that double black worth it (hell yeah, but with caution) __________________ K2 09 Darkstar 160W Burton Custom\|\|K2 10 Slayblade 166W Ride RX\|\|Libtech-10 Skunk Ape 169W Ride SPi

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neednsnow -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,208	Kudos to what everyone else said. I tend to ride solo. I've made some good friends riding solo, friends I still keep in-touch with. I've also spent an evening or 2 with a few different ladies as a result of riding solo. Have fun, check the tunes, and rock it out! Don't get blind drunk, it makes the next day a little less enjoyable, though a powder day cures most hangovers. __________________ Neednsnow.com: Traveling the States and Taking Pictures

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11-08-2012, 07:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
PayneSkillet Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 7	^^^ what he said

11-08-2012, 07:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
almostheaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 21	I really like riding by myself sometimes, especially days midweek when the resort isnt busy. I put my headphones in and sing on the chair lifts. When I am by myself and it is busier I talk to people on the lifts up. I have never been on a longer trip by myself but I would go to the bar and have a drink or two and socialize with whoever was around. If you ride all day you will be ready for bed early.

11-08-2012, 09:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
TorpedoVegas Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 343	I like riding alone sometimes. You always end up meeting new people on the lifts to ride with, and sometimes they might end up showing you a new feature or run that you've been missing. 2 of my best days last year were solo missions.

11-08-2012, 09:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
MarshallV82 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 416	I Enjoy riding alone, gives me a chance to work on boring things to improve my riding. Jam out to an awesome playlist, meet strangers on the chairlift.. I typically find people on the chairlift to ride with me for a few runs, most people are cool and are just out to enjoy life. Last year I rode with a couple from portland for a few runs that I was bullshitting with in the Bar. They invited my girlfriend and I on a trip to whistler later this year.

11-09-2012, 06:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
Heatwave Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 26	Thanks guys, I tend to end up talking to random people on lifts whether my friends are on the lift with me or not. Sounds like a good playlist is essential. I'll probably spend the mornings shredding hard, then use the afternoons to cruise and get some good gopro videos...then just get blind drunk in the evening!

11-09-2012, 07:21 AM	#17 (permalink)
Ridethesnow80 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 64	I've taken a lot of solo trips to VT snowboarding and had a blast! Riding with friends is fun but when it's just you you won't have to worry about what run every one wants to do or takin breaks. You have your own schedule once you get your iPod on you'll get into a zone where your just cruising! I have on occasion met some people riding the lift and did a few runs with.. Personally you should do it and if you find that your not feeling it then just do day trips !