Got my pass this year,
Got a new pair of boots this year,
Got a free pair of goggles this year,
Got a new slide stick with some new binders this year,
Got a sweet schedule for work that has me finish everyday at 1530....
I ride solo, and have mainly ridden solo... You'll find new friends to slide snow with and chances are, you'll increase your skill level over your friends.
Nothing wrong with going up with a solid crew, but don't turn away fun sliding time if your friends don't go, just go and enjoy the ride!
Remember, there are no friends on a powder day