Entries by Roddy Willis
Verbier Ski Instructor | Qualified & Registered on MontagnePro
Verbier Ski Instructor If you are booking a Verbier ski instructor, one of the most important things to check is that they are legally registered to work in Switzerland. In the Canton of Valais every independent instructor must be registered with MontagnePro, the official body that regulates mountain professionals. The QR code above links directly […]
Boss des Bosses Comes to Verbier – Be There or Be Square
Mark the date: Wednesday 18 March 2026. Boss des Bosses returns to Verbier for its 30th edition, and it’s lining up to be one of the standout days of the winter. For those who don’t know, Boss des Bosses is one of Europe’s most iconic team-based mogul competitions. Born in 1990, it was created as […]
Wednesday 17th December 2025 in Verbier – Making the Most of Early-Season Conditions
Conditions in Verbier are holding up well at the moment. While it hasn’t snowed for a little while, there is enough snow to ski comfortably, particularly on the pistes, and thanks to the resort’s altitude the snowpack is staying in good shape. The photo above was taken this morning from Ruinettes, looking across towards Mont […]
Val d’Isère – December 2025
Warm-Up Weekend with Ski Weekend Returning to Val d’Isère to guide and teach for a Ski Weekend trip was something really special. I lived here for 17 years — it’s the resort where skiing became my career — so coming back with clients felt like a genuine full-circle moment. Although I’ve been based in Verbier […]
Chasing Turns in Verbier – Riding with Original+ & FW Forward Outdoor
There’s something special about a bluebird day in Verbier — endless alpine views, stacked peaks, and terrain that invites you to push just a little harder every run. These are the days I live for: fast turns, clean lines, and fully trusting the gear beneath my feet. Lately, I’ve been riding the skis from Original+ […]
Verbier Winter 2025/26: Early Season Turns, Fresh Snow & The Lifts Are Rolling
Verbier Winter 2025/26: The Lifts Are Rolling! 🎿 Today marked the first day of the new winter ski season in Verbier, and what a cracking start it was. I headed up for a few early-season turns this morning — Lac des Vaux was open, the snow was surprisingly good for this time of year, and […]
What’s New in Verbier Winter 2025–2026?
What’s New in Verbier Winter 2025–2026? The biggest news in Verbier this season is that the long-standing restaurant at Les Esserts has entered an exciting new chapter. After many years under the same management, the venue has changed hands — and with that comes a wonderful opportunity for renewal. Locals and visitors alike are hopeful […]
Hit the Slopes and Celebrate at Snow Pride Verbier
Hit the Slopes and Celebrate at Snow Pride Verbier! Are you ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with skiing, music, and celebration? Snow Pride Verbier is back from April 4th to April 6th, 2025, bringing the vibrant energy of the LGBTQ+ community to the heart of the Swiss Alps. This annual event is a perfect […]