Entries by Roddy Willis
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 […]
Ski Lessons in Verbier: A Complete Guide for American Visitors
Ski Lessons in Verbier: A Complete Guide for American Visitors Located in Switzerland, Verbier is very different from a typical American ski resort. That usually becomes clear quite quickly once you arrive. The terrain is bigger, the routes are less obvious, and the best skiing is often the least visible. Ski lessons here are not […]
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 […]
Savoleyres Lift Update: The New Télémixte Revolutionizing Verbier Skiing
Savoleyres Lift Update: The Bubble Finally Pops If you’ve skied in Verbier and ridden the Savoleyres bubble lift, you’ve probably thought two things: Wow, the views! and Is this thing held together with duct tape? Since 1970, this plucky lift has shuttled us to Savoleyres’ powdery delights with all the speed and grace of a […]