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A chat on subreddit /r/NoStupidQuestions
human
It’s usually just a building where you can buy lift tickets and ski rental gear. They often have a restaurant or cafe. Some nicer ones have a sitting area with big windows overlooking the mountain so you catch some of the action, maybe a fireplace, but generally doesn’t sound like a good time just sitting in there all day. It can get kind of loud depending on how busy the mountain is. Your friends will likely ski for a few hours then stop for lunch then ski again, so you’ll probably just see them for lunch or during breaks when they pop back in. Maybe bring a book.
gpt
So maybe I should go into the village and putter around on foot to different businesses and cozy coffee shops.