Entries by Roddy Willis

Off Piste Regulations – Verbier

  Swiss Federal Ordinance for Activities of Risk What are the laws for mountain professionals working in Switzerland? The answers can be found in the Swiss Federal Ordinance for Activities of Risk (Orisque). From 2014 all mountain guides, ski instructors, climbing instructors, mountain leaders have had to comply with Orisque. However, the Federal Council has […]

Finding the Cheapest Ski Lessons in Verbier

Best-value-for-money ski lessons in Verbier Verbier is one of the top ski resorts in the world and is a fantastic ski holiday destination. Verbier also just happens to be in Switzerland and as you’ll probably know Switzerland has a reputation for being a little pricey! Bearing in mind these two points, ski lessons in Verbier […]

Verbier Beginner Ski Lessons

  Mastering La Chaux Verbier after 4 hours skiing The power of a positive mental approach and some good base-level-fitness makes skiing easy. There is no mystique, just simple logical steps and skiing can be easy. The video above is Helen skiing la Chaux in Verbier after only 4 hours skiing – She was super […]

Secret Submarine Base Update – Water Feature

Verbier Insider – Le Châble Train Station Update It has been over three years since they started digging a massive hole in Le Châble. At the time there was much speculation about exactly what was going on down in Le Châble. Some of the bar chat rumours were exceptionally colourful: The Swiss Navy was building […]

Another Epic Powder Day in Verbier

This winter ski season has produce the goods again – If you are interested in taking your skiing from the piste to the powder then do contact me the next time you are visiting Verbier.

Verbier Snow – Powder Day

Emma finds fresh tracks – It’s a Pow-E-der day. This winter has been amazing with many days of great cold snow. Today the clouds cleared above Savoleyres and we skied endless fresh tracks. Simply EPIC. If you want to take your skiing from the piste to the powder then let me know.

How to choose a ski instructor

Choosing Ski Instructors in Verbier Ski Instructors come in many types, shapes and sizes! With varying levels of ability and customer care skills and often at approximately the same price. So, if you are coming to Verbier it can be slightly confusing on who to book to help you with your skiing. There are 20 […]

Half term skiing in Verbier

Half term skiing and ski lessons in Verbier What is half term skiing like in Verbier? Roddy Willis answers a few questions about this winter’s skiing conditions and for some of his tips for making the most of the skiing in Verbier during half term week. When is the February half term holidays? ‘This year […]