GUIDE: BLACKOUT WEEKEND FOR SOLO TRAVELERS

1. What Solo at Blackout Weekend Actually Feels Like

You won’t be the only one. Not even close.

• Many attendees come solo every year
• Friend groups, solo travelers, and first-timers mix easily
• The weekend is designed around shared experiences, not closed circles

Blackout Weekend has a natural social rhythm. You show up, tap in, and connections happen through activities, lounges, parties, and the app.

Solo doesn’t mean unanchored.

Blackout Weekend has built-in structure that works especially well if you’re coming alone:

• Clear schedules with defined start times
• Designated meetup points for activities
• Official programming windows where everyone is synced
• You never have to guess where to be or when

You don’t need to arrive with a plus-one to feel included!

2. Arrival Is Easy (and Direct)

Getting in using Blackout Weekend suggested travel methods is straightforward, even if you’re traveling alone.

• If you’re flying in, the South Tahoe Airporter drops off directly at the host hotels
• The Blackout Weekend Party Bus also drops off directly at the host hotels

Once you arrive, everything is walkable or shuttle-accessible.

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3. Stay at the Host Hotels (It Changes the Experience)

Where you stay matters even more when you’re solo.

If you stay at a host hotel:

• You’re close to official events
• You don’t need to wander far late at night
• You can move between events, your room, and lounges without hassle
• Both host hotels are also casinos meaning 24/7 activity
• This setup is especially ideal for solo travelers who want ease from start to finish
• After some late-night events, you don’t even need to step outside to get back to your room. That proximity makes the weekend feel seamless and social without effort.

✅ Pro tip: Blackout rates are only available for a limited time, and some years the entire hotel is sold out. Book early!

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4. You’re Never On Your Own at Official Events

Every official Blackout Weekend event has:

• Dedicated event hosts / Blackout Weekend Official Squad members
• Blackout Weekend–specific security

If something feels off, confusing, or you just need help navigating:

• Talk to security
• Talk to a Blackout Weekend official squad member
• Use the app
• Talk to us! Call, text or email us

They’re there to support the experience and are always available during official programming.

5. The App Is Your Social Connector

The Blackout Weekend App is your biggest tool as a solo traveler.

Inside the app you can:

• Chat with other attendees
• Find people with shared interests
• RSVP to activities and meetups
• Stay updated on what’s happening in real time

How to use it like a pro:

• Be active in the chat
• Introduce yourself
• Join events and activities that match your vibe
• Reach out to us if you hear or see anything inappropriate

6. Skiing or Snowboarding Solo? Join the BLK & BLU Society

If you’re comfortable on blue runs and above, this is one of the easiest ways to plug in.

BLK & BLU Society offers:

• Organized ski and ride meetups
• Clear meeting points shared in the app
• Group rides focused on shared energy, not competition

You don’t need to know anyone beforehand. You show up, ride together, and connections form naturally on the mountain.

Confident beginners will also find welcoming options.

First-time, day-one beginners should book a lesson.

7. Manage Your Energy Like a Pro

When you’re solo, you’re fully in control of your pace and that’s a flex.

Blackout Weekend runs full days and late nights. Coming alone means:

• You don’t have to match anyone else’s schedule
• You can step out, reset, or recharge without negotiating plans
• Short breaks go a long way in keeping the weekend fun start to finish

Solo-smart ways to keep the momentum:

• Use short resets between events to stay present and energized
• Build your day around moments that excite you most
• Let curiosity guide what’s next

This flexibility isn’t accidental. It’s part of what makes the weekend feel personal, fluid, and memorable.

8. Attend Early Events and/or Arrive Early

This is an underrated solo tip.

• Thursday arrival gives you more time to settle in and get acclimated
• If you’re going solo, showing up early creates natural moments to connect
• Daytime events and activities are sometimes smaller and give smaller units of attendees to interact with

9. Solo Doesn’t Mean Isolated

Some of the best Blackout Weekend stories start with: “I came by myself…”

Between:

• The app
• Group activities
• Host hotels
• Lounges and shared spaces

You’ll never feel disconnected unless you choose to be.

10. Your Solo Mindset

Come open. Stay curious. Trust the flow.

Blackout Weekend has a way of bringing the right people into the room at the right time.

🖤🏔️ You’re not arriving alone. You’re arriving ready.