Picking up at the snowfields? Really?!

[kort]

Having just read Miss SIA's blog about "Snow adultery" (or whatever the article was called), in all my years when I was at the snow as a singel guy (be it in Oz or overseas), I reckon my total encounters could be tallied on 1 hand with fingers to spare!! I must have been hanging out in the wrong bars or something because it was always a bl00dy sausage factory/dude stew no matter where I was. Then again I don't really recall actively looking to "pick-up" - I was more there to snowboard/hang out with my mates.

Is it all a myth or is the snow a great place to pick up? Perhaps I should have been an instructor? I guess there are more encounters between those who are there for the season as opposed to those down for the weekend?!

disclaimer: am happily married, but thought this would be an interesting conversation starter!!

[slipper82]

oh I could make so many comments! tongue.gif

[spaz]

Hooking up for short term relationships seems to happen often, with the prospect of not having to stick it out for longer than a couple of months means by the time the honeymoon is over so is the relationship.

As for one nighters.. I don't think it happens as much as people make out, lots of flirting goes on but after a day on the hill and an evening in the pub sleep is more attractive.

[pow pig]

Miss SIA lives in a world of her own...

Yep, the snow is a good pick up place if you have the goods, but the guys do outnumber girls in the snow big time. Even being 6'2" with eyes of blue and a trendy blond hairdo don't cut it at times...

Not that many single girls go to the snow either. The ones that are single are often with guys in a group so they miss out as it seems that they're taken. And even if they're not, one of the guys usually wants her anyway, and makes the job even harder...

Then there's often a lack of places where the deed can take place due to several others in the room. Not many girls like audiences...

Being there for the season does improve the odds greatly, especially for instructors, but it's generally a battle unless you're the hunkiest guy in the hills.

[The Wang]

I think you guys were/are going to the wrongs pubs and bars graemlins/cold.gif

[popshuvit]

I won't comment about my first bus trip to the snow... graemlins/outtahere.gif

[Podlettte]

Originally posted by pow pig:
Even being 6'2" with eyes of blue and a trendy blond hairdo don't cut it at times... graemlins/big_laugh.gif That cracked me up! :D

[kort]

Originally posted by Podlettte:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by pow pig:
Even being 6'2" with eyes of blue and a trendy blond hairdo don't cut it at times... graemlins/big_laugh.gif That cracked me up! :D </font>[/QUOTE]It might cut it at the Mardi Gras though :cool: :D

[KT]

Bear loves Miss SIA graemlins/outtahere.gif

[Barcoo]

In Thredbo in Aug guys out number girls 5-1

[Vet]

My g/fs were all daughters of hoteliers and had their own apartments. Why would anyone bother going to a bar and then paying for drinks?

[spaz]

Originally posted by Barcoo:
In Thredbo in Aug guys out number girls 5-1 Is that why you bring Five girls on your snow trip each year?

[Barcoo]

Just doing my bit to even it out Spaz ;)

[Boardingbuny]

mm I know nothing about picking up at the snow graemlins/cold.gif

[ 25. June 2009, 08:24 PM: Message edited by: Boardingbuny ]

[ozgirl]

I must admit the article really threw me.

I have never had a huge amount of success... so totally thought it was over rated.

The talk about married guys was a bit weird - really?? Hoe many really get a pass out for a boys weekend to the snow?

[Bear]

Originally posted by KT:
Bear loves Miss SIA graemlins/outtahere.gif WTF???? Not sure where that came from. I think though that she has tickets on herself. ;)

[Podlettte]

for girls it can happen, for guys I think it's difficult.

[ozgirl]

Originally posted by Podlettte:
for girls it can happen, for guys I think it's difficult. Right I am def hanging around you more often!!

[Legolas]

Originally posted by Podlettte:
for girls it can happen, for guys I think it's difficult. but will it hippen over night?

bb...there was something about a t-shirt some time back????? :cool:

[Podlettte]

not for me Ozgirl! the others who were single ;)

Legs - hehehe snigger

[Polaris]

Originally posted by Boardingbuny:
mm I know nothing about picking up at the snow graemlins/cold.gif
Originally posted by Legolas:

bb...there was something about a t-shirt some time back????? :cool: and who said elephants were the only animal that never forget things :eek: graemlins/cold.gif graemlins/outtahere.gif

[Polaris]

and I believe that T-shirt is still in existence ;)

[Podlettte]

it was only 2 years ago pol ;)

[Polaris]

I struggle to remember what happened last week :eek:

[Legolas]

oi pol!! who you callin an elephant!!!!!

[Polaris]

or even last night for that matter !!

[Podlettte]

Originally posted by Polaris:
I struggle to remember what happened last week :eek: a good memory is like making a muffin - you need all the right ingredients.

BH and I prescribe More bananas for you Polly waffle :D (seriously)

oh and 8 hours sleep, lots of green leafy vegies and stuff smile.gif

[ 25. June 2009, 10:14 PM: Message edited by: Podlettte ]

[Polaris]

Originally posted by Legolas:
oi pol!! who you callin an elephant!!!!!
Originally posted by Polaris:
and who said elephants were the only animal that never forget things :eek: graemlins/cold.gif graemlins/outtahere.gif Not you Legs !!! ;)

[Polaris]

Pods......
8hrs sleep!!!!!!!!! Dreamin'

One word.........kids!!!!!

[The Frog]

I met Missus frog at jindy (Brumby Bar) but she was stalking me at the time so not sure if that counts.

[BlueHue]

Try Whistler. Gu to girl ration seemed like about 100:1 to me!

[Polaris]

and the Brumby Bar bleed a slow death at the loss of the stalkers too Frog :( ;)

[kort]

Originally posted by BlueHue:
Try Whistler. Gu to girl ration seemed like about 100:1 to me! Whistler was actually one of the places where I did not dud out....go figure! :)

[Tobi]

Never had a problem.

graemlins/cold.gif

[kort]

Does that mean you are "6'2" with eyes of blue and a trendy blond hairdo" ?? smile.gif

[Tobi]

Me?

Have you read the title under my username? I'm a girl. smile.gif

[kort]

I know you a chickie Tobi, but does that mean you are a girl who is "6'2" with eyes of blue and a trendy blond hairdo"

[Podlettte]

graemlins/big_laugh.gif Kort

[Tobi]

Nope, about 5' 7 with long brown hair.

What's a trendy blonde hair do anyway?

[platinumbunny]

I have a trendy blonde hair do. As in it's long and blonde. I get hit on constantly at the slopes - mostly by the lifties, and once by a very helpful "off duty Instructor" (yeah ok) who wanted to give me free lessons to improve my technique.

Oh oh oh and by a bloke just last weekend at Perisher Centre. I had just taken off my skis and was putting them up on teh fancy rail to go in for a hot choc when I got this line: So I am just wondering, once I ski down and take off my skis, how do I get back up to the lines?" Mr PB was less than thrilled and was glad to advise that the best way was to walk up, put your skis on and then you're on your way.

The fact that I ski all day with my partner does not seem to deter them.

[Camoman]

LMAO great thread.

I would agree that it can happen but way to often its shared accomodation so unless its a spring special beside the lake when the temps start to rise then I would say the audience thing gets in the way.

Also I have noticed that most people go in groups, guys will always go in groups of guys but girls are much more likely to go in a group with guys/girls so the odds decrease as mentioned above due to the "im just a friend - but wont actually tell her how i feel so im not lettin any other guy near her" factor.

[John Deere]

You should post pics so that we may speculate on why you get hit on with your fella close by ;)

[Camoman]

Originally posted by John Deere:
You should post pics so that we may speculate on why you get hit on with your fella close by ;) graemlins/big_laugh.gif

[platinumbunny]

I think it's cos I have big knockers, blonde hair and most of my face is covered with beanie, goggles and neck warmer? That way they can't really see much.

[John Deere]

Yep, definitely need a pic.

[Shorty936]

Originally posted by John Deere:
Yep, definitely need a pic. graemlins/big_laugh.gif

[Tobi]

Originally posted by platinumbunny:
very helpful "off duty Instructor" (yeah ok) who wanted to give me free lessons to improve my technique.
2 of my friends got free lessons for 5 days from 2 instructors at Hotham a couple of years ago cause one of them had a thing for me.

graemlins/cold.gif

[quagmire]

Anyone that knows anything about Quagmine knows:
Quagmire = pickup.

[quagmire]

Anyone that knows anything about Quagmine knows:
Quagmire = pickup.

[kort]

Originally posted by platinumbunny:
I think it's cos I have big knockers, blonde hair and most of my face is covered with beanie, goggles and neck warmer? That way they can't really see much. I thought a ski jacket would hide knockers, whether they are big or small?! I gotta see this jacket you are wearing :D

suggest a full face helmet as well :)

[pow pig]

You can still pick a hefty rack through a ski jacket! :D

[kort]

PB will have to upload a pic of herself (with and without the ski gear on) for us all to judge then .....

graemlins/cold.gif

[pow pig]

^^^^ I've been warned for stuff like that!^^^^

You'll have to visit Shellharbour, kort!

Although picking PB from all the long-haired blondes with huge knockers may be quite a job...

[platinumbunny]

Ah you're from Shellharbour too, pow pig! I have posted a pic before? In another thread a while back. Not sure which.

[Boardingbuny]

Originally posted by The Frog:
I met Missus frog at jindy (Brumby Bar) but she was stalking me at the time so not sure if that counts. Seems like the Brumby Bar may be the place...... Remind me to stay away from there

[pow pig]

Originally posted by platinumbunny:
Ah you're from Shellharbour too, pow pig! I have posted a pic before? In another thread a while back. Not sure which. Yep!

I remember your pic in the post a pic of yourself thread. I've maybe seen you around, but definitely seen your +1.

If you're ever looking to upgrade, I'm 6'2 with eyes of blue and a trendy blond hairdo... graemlins/cold.gif

[pow pig]

Originally posted by Boardingbuny:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by The Frog:
I met Missus frog at jindy (Brumby Bar) but she was stalking me at the time so not sure if that counts. Seems like the Brumby Bar may be the place...... Remind me to stay away from there </font>[/QUOTE]Yep, everybody's hot at the Brumby at 3am... :D

[Boardingbuny]

heheheee

[Silverwitch]

Ha Ha! When I read the title of the topic I thought it was going to be about how the amount of snow was picking up!! :rolleyes:

[skichic]

Originally posted by Boardingbuny:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by The Frog:
I met Missus frog at jindy (Brumby Bar) but she was stalking me at the time so not sure if that counts. Seems like the Brumby Bar may be the place...... Remind me to stay away from there </font>[/QUOTE]hmmmmm 2 out of 3 ain't bad I guess. And yes he was/is married graemlins/cold.gif

[ 27. June 2009, 07:35 AM: Message edited by: SC ]

[Golfpunk]

Originally posted by kort:
Having just read Miss SIA's blog about "Snow adultery" (or whatever the article was called), in all my years when I was at the snow as a singel guy (be it in Oz or overseas), I reckon my total encounters could be tallied on 1 hand with fingers to spare!! I must have been hanging out in the wrong bars or something because it was always a bl00dy sausage factory/dude stew no matter where I was. Then again I don't really recall actively looking to "pick-up" - I was more there to snowboard/hang out with my mates.

Is it all a myth or is the snow a great place to pick up? Perhaps I should have been an instructor? I guess there are more encounters between those who are there for the season as opposed to those down for the weekend?!

disclaimer: am happily married, but thought this would be an interesting conversation starter!! picking up doesnt have to be in a bar. I reckon your chances are better on the lifts smile.gif

[kort]

hehehehe perhaps I should have caught the lifts separate to my mates when I was single :rolleyes:

[ 26. June 2009, 10:26 PM: Message edited by: kort ]

[Richard]

i've had some terrific encounters on snow trips and met some amazing people.

hey, its a social, energetic and physical activity, where you are always meeting new people in beautiful surroundings with high energy.

i think heading out to "pick-up" is trying to force something in life instead of just being open and allowing yourself to meet people naturally.

i say go with the flow and see what happens, but just remember someones gunna end up with a really cold bum.!!!!

[kort]

I certainly never intended to "pick up" when I was down at the snow - it was more just meeting interesting and like-minded people. On those extremely rare occasions where I did "hook up" it kinda "just happened" on the night. No plans - just went with it.

I have met some amazing people during all my years of snowboarding - alot of the people I met on the ski slopes are lifelong friends :)

The wonderful people I have met and the experiences I have had on snow trips are things I could not put a price on :)

[Golfpunk]

I stand by my chairlift encounters ;)

[Legolas]

Originally posted by platinumbunny:
I have a trendy blonde hair do. As in it's long and blonde. I get hit on constantly at the slopes - mostly by the lifties, and once by a very helpful "off duty Instructor" (yeah ok) who wanted to give me free lessons to improve my technique.

I wonder if his improved technique would be anything like that in the new Thredbo promo...

[John Deere]

Originally posted by platinumbunny:
Ah you're from Shellharbour too, pow pig! I have posted a pic before? In another thread a while back. Not sure which. The picture thread :D

http://i40.tinypic.com/ixa1wx.jpg

Not really very knocker friendly now is it???

[powderhog]

Hahahaha JD. Any opportunity you get! :D

[John Deere]

Like your any different tongue.gif

[powderhog]

I never said I was :D

[ 27. June 2009, 09:18 AM: Message edited by: powderhog ]

[CycloneSteve]

The only times I have been to the snow in the past few years is with school groups (I am a teacher) so picking up is pretty much out of the question.

[coops002]

I read the title of this thread and thought it was about the weather conditions 'picking up'! How tragically old and married am I (at 33)?

[ 27. June 2009, 12:40 PM: Message edited by: coops002 ]

[loc]

Originally posted by Golfpunk:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by kort:
Having just read Miss SIA's blog about "Snow adultery" (or whatever the article was called), in all my years when I was at the snow as a singel guy (be it in Oz or overseas), I reckon my total encounters could be tallied on 1 hand with fingers to spare!! I must have been hanging out in the wrong bars or something because it was always a bl00dy sausage factory/dude stew no matter where I was. Then again I don't really recall actively looking to "pick-up" - I was more there to snowboard/hang out with my mates.

Is it all a myth or is the snow a great place to pick up? Perhaps I should have been an instructor? I guess there are more encounters between those who are there for the season as opposed to those down for the weekend?!

disclaimer: am happily married, but thought this would be an interesting conversation starter!! picking up doesnt have to be in a bar. I reckon your chances are better on the lifts smile.gif </font>[/QUOTE]or in the lodge! ;)

[ 27. June 2009, 05:03 PM: Message edited by: loc ]

[powderhog]

Originally posted by CycloneSteve:
The only times I have been to the snow in the past few years is with school groups (I am a teacher) so picking up is pretty much out of the question. Well it is heavily frowned upon anyway :D

[loc]

Originally posted by powderhog:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by CycloneSteve:
The only times I have been to the snow in the past few years is with school groups (I am a teacher) so picking up is pretty much out of the question. Well it is heavily frowned upon anyway :D </font>[/QUOTE]We stayed at lodge nagano last year at the same time as a school group from the States. They had three teachers with them - 2 blokes and a lady, with the lady and one of the blokes hooking up. Talk about being a third wheel !

[kort]

Originally posted by John Deere:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by platinumbunny:
Ah you're from Shellharbour too, pow pig! I have posted a pic before? In another thread a while back. Not sure which. The picture thread :D

http://i40.tinypic.com/ixa1wx.jpg

Not really very knocker friendly now is it??? </font>[/QUOTE]*flame mode on*

So....which one is platinumbunny?? smile.gif

*flame mode off*