Planning a ski trip sounds amazing in theory, but let's be real – getting your friends to commit can sometimes feel like trying to land a double cork in heavy pow without wiping out. Everyone's stoked at first, but then life kicks in: work, budgets, family plans, whatever. So, how do you get your ski crew to say YES and actually lock it down? Here are some tricks to get your trip from a vague "yeaa.." to a clear "let’s do this!" without being that one friend who nags.
The easiest way to make your homies say yes is by making it easy to say yes. You gotta do a bit of homework and set up a nearly complete trip plan. Why? People need to know have a good overview in order to make a decision. No one wants to be stuck in the "I don't know, let’s figure it out later" loop. Here's how you lay it out, present:
Make it as close to a done deal as possible. Something like:
"Hey, we’re doing a 4-day backcountry trip in La Grave next March. Dates are flexible between the 10th and 20th. Found an Airbnb for €75/night, plus lift tickets are around €50 per day. You in?"
This way, you're not just throwing ideas around. You’re offering something solid that’s easy to say yes to - a soft commitment is all you need.
Your friends might want to go but have real-life stuff holding them back. If you can help solve their problems upfront, or even prevent the arguments from arising, they're way more likely to commit. Here are some common excuses and how to crush them:
Start sending some hype in the group chat. Share pics of fresh powder or that amazing line you can’t wait to hit. Even send a couple of YouTube vids of pros tearing it up where you plan to go. The goal is to keep everyone excited and keep the trip on their mind. It’s hard to flake when you’ve been daydreaming about dropping into an untouched couloir for weeks.
Bonus tip: Don’t forget to send the "last winter was insane" throwbacks. Photos of you shredding the gnar work like a charm to get people back in the mood for more.
Sometimes, people need a little FOMO (fear of missing out) to commit. If some of your group says yes, drop a message in the chat like, "Yo, Alex and I just locked in our spots. There are only a couple more spots left, so jump in soon if you're down."
When people see others committing, they’re more likely to follow - aka the herd mentality. No one wants to be left at home scrolling Instagram while their friends are slashing powder.
Pro tip: Don’t be the only person hyping it. If you have someone committed, ensure they share the hype too. This enhances the FOMO.
Lastly, don’t push too hard. People don’t like feeling pressured. Throw out the plan, hype it up a bit, and let them come around naturally. If you’ve got a solid plan, addressed their worries, and the FOMO starts creeping in, your job’s done. They’ll come around soon enough.
Getting your friends to commit to a ski trip can be tricky, but with the right strategy, it’s totally doable. Just present a simple plan, solve their excuses before they bring them up, and keep the stoke alive. Before you know it, you’ll be knee-deep in powder with your crew, wondering why you didn’t do this sooner.
Now, go hit up your group chat and start locking in that trip. The mountains are waiting!
