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Hi
I am mid fifties but fit. Slightly mad going skiing for first time. Flying from Gatwick 14.00 17th Jan.
But what the hell! I have to try everything before its too late.
I am on my own so any people my age group out there can give advice on first time skiing etc.

Also I am short a few bits of equipment so do I get before I go?
Or buy in Borovets?

Mike

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Mike you will have a great time. I took my Father for the first time when he was 65 and he managed it. As for gear just browse for these pages for that info. I would advise you getting most of it here unless you want to run around on the first morning of your holiday.

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You will love it Mike. I'm overweight but quite fit and I have a ball......

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I learned to ski just after my 50th. wish I had done it years earlier. we (4 of us)will be in Borovets next Saturday leaving from Gatwick on the 15:15 Britania flight and staying at the Breza. I'm starting to get excited and having to count skiers to get me to sleep now

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My mate Dave (aka Mr Speedy) retired before he started. He just goes at his own pace, takes a break for a brandy when he's ready. Err, same as me really.

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Hi,
off to Borovets 17th like you,
a lot of us from this site are meeting in the White Magic bar on the 17th and 18th
Please come and join us.
Paul

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If you're travelling on your own it is a great way of meeting other people and feeling part of it. Last year we had people in our ski group on their own (admittedly their partners, friends etc were in resort or other lessons) but they all had a whale of a time.

Enjoy yourself and let your hair down.

Ellie

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You'll have a great time. I can only speak for Pamps but the clothes and equipment in the shops is good value for money. Painkillers etc. (not that you will need them) can be expensive so stock up before you go. Ski school normally starts first thing on the Sunday morning so its best to have your gloves and things for then.....Any more questions you can think of PP knows a lot

have fun....Sarah

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hey mate,

i started a thred a few days a go about us all meeting on the 18th in whie magic(christos place) about 5pm to 6 pm come and join us me and yhe missus are 30 ish folks are 54 + 50 you are more and welcome to ski + drink with us we'll see you in there.

Steve, mike, jackie + aimee

Just shout our names aabout 5.45pm and we'll answer on the 18th

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Thanks for invite.
If still able to walk after skiing lesson I will see you there!


Mike