Entries by Roddy Willis

What Happened to the Six-Blanc Chairlift Project in Bruson?

What Happened to the Six-Blanc Chairlift Project in Bruson? For a while, the rumours about a new Six-Blanc chairlift in Bruson felt slightly vague. The sort of thing skiers talk about over coffee in Le Châble before disappearing back into Alpine mythology a few weeks later. Apparently not. Digging into it properly, the project was […]

Why Good Skiers Still Take Lessons in Verbier

Why Good Skiers Still Take Lessons in Verbier One of the biggest misconceptions in skiing is that lessons are only for beginners. In reality, many of the people who book private ski instructors in Verbier already ski very well. Some have skied for decades. Some spend every winter skiing places like Aspen, Jackson Hole or […]

Booking Ski Lessons in Verbier: Independent Ski Instructors vs Ski Schools

Booking Ski Lessons in Verbier: Independents vs Ski Schools Most people booking ski lessons in Verbier assume one simple thing. If they are paying premium prices, they are skiing with a highly qualified professional instructor. The reality is often very different. Verbier is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world, yet many […]

How to Make the Most of Your Ski Trip to Verbier

How to Make the Most of Your Ski Trip to Verbier Planning a ski trip to Verbier is about more than choosing a resort. It is about getting the details right so your time in the mountains feels easy from the moment you arrive. Verbier has a lot to offer. Incredible terrain, some of the […]

Verbier Snow Prediction Winter 2026/27 (Very Early Take)

Verbier Snow Prediction Winter 2026/27 (Very Early Take) The lifts in Verbier may have only just closed, but it really feels like winter 25/26 is unfinished business. I skied the first day, I skied the last day, but somehow I still want more. Normally I wait until Autumn to write this, but this year I’m […]

How to Choose a Ski Instructor in Verbier

Why it matters more than you might think! Choosing a ski instructor in Verbier is not always as straightforward as it first appears. There are plenty of options. Large ski schools, independent instructors, different qualifications, and a wide range of prices. On the surface, much of it looks similar, but the reality on the mountain […]

Staying in a Verbier Hotel and Looking for a Ski Instructor?

Staying in a Verbier Hotel and Looking for a Ski Instructor? Verbier has some of the best hotels in the Alps, from luxury ski-in ski-out properties to more relaxed boutique options in the centre of the village. Whether you’re staying at W Verbier right beside the Médran lifts or somewhere slightly quieter, organising a great […]

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 […]