But one Alpine festival, Snowbombing , which takes place in April, has taken things one step further with the introduction of chair lift speed dating. And to be fair, it is a more interesting story than the all too common answer of Tinder nowadays. Each prospective couple has one tour on the chair lift so making a good first impression is critical - dressing up is highly recommended. Can you really fall in love with someone - particularly dressed in ski gear - in ten minutes though? Well, all you have to do is whizz down the mountain for another date. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies.

Find Love on the Piste With Chairlift Dating



Va. resort offers ski lift speed dating for Valentine’s | WTOP
Michelle Kamke of Madison, Wis. In a new twist on speed dating, a Wisconsin ski resort is working with a matchmaking company to offer lonesome singles a chance to meet their mate while riding up the hill on a chairlift. Call it 'chairlift speed dating. They filled out a survey asking their age, interests and what they're looking for in a potential mate. The next step was to show up at the resort, about an hour southwest of Milwaukee, with ski gear and an open mind.


Va. resort offers ski lift speed dating for Valentine’s
A ski lift is a mechanism for transporting skiers up a hill. Ski lifts are typically a paid service at ski resorts. Ski lift are built on both northern and southern hemisphere.



When I ended a five-year relationship in the fall of , I had no desire to rush back into the dating scene. But there I was, six months later, trying to get out of my comfort zone by skiing with complete strangers at a chairlift speed-dating event. The basic gist: I show up and pin a ribbon indicating my age group 18 to 35 to my jacket, and an event organizer matches me with someone in my age bracket. Then my date and I head off to ride the lifts together and ski any runs we choose. If we like each other, we can ski together as long as we want.