About Roddy Willis

Inspired by a lifelong passion for the mountains, Roddy moved to the Alps in 1988 and has been teaching skiing at the highest level ever since. After working in a wide range of roles within the industry, he went on to become a ski school Technical Director before settling in Verbier with his family in 2005.

With decades of experience in the 4 Vallées, Roddy brings exceptional local knowledge to every day on the mountain, from finding the best snow conditions to helping clients make the very most of their time in Verbier.

Roddy holds top level qualifications within the Swiss, Italian and Irish ski systems and is known for his calm, personable approach to coaching. His teaching combines technical expertise with clear communication, helping skiers of all levels build confidence, improve performance and enjoy the mountain more fully.

Outside of winter, Roddy also has a background in furniture design and chalet renovation, bringing the same attention to detail and craftsmanship from the mountains into his summer projects.

Entries by Roddy Willis

November 2015 Verbier Snowforecast

1st November 2015/in Blog/by Roddy Willis

Big Snow is coming to Verbier soon…

Verbier Ski Lesson | Its a crisp sunny winter morning

16th October 2015/in Blog/by Roddy Willis

Its a crisp sunny winter morning Fresh snow has fallen making the mountains all white and beautiful, a reminder of why I choose the route of eternal ski bum! The real world where ever that might be has slipped off the horizon and I am left there in my own little world of bliss – […]

NLP Techniques in Sport

15th October 2015/in Blog/by Roddy Willis

By Roddy Willis Master Practitioner of NLP and Hypnosis NLP creates a version of the world in which we, as individuals, are viewed as a collection of memories, memories with which we measure our behaviour in the here and now. As such, our reaction to present events and environments is dictated by the sum of […]

Verbier Snow Prediction for ski season 15/16

2nd August 2015/in Blog/by Roddy Willis

Verbier snow prediction for ski season 15/16 It’s been one of the warmest Septembers since records began in 1864, according to MeteoSwiss it’s the third consecutive month with temperatures higher than normal by at least 2.5 degrees – so what does this mean for the winter? Yes, it is that time of year! And it is […]

Telemark – Racing Psychology

13th November 2013/in Blog/by Roddy Willis

Competing at a top level in any sport provides challenges for the performer both physically and psychologically. In snowsports the psychological factor is too often overlooked by athletes. In telemark racing there are many mental barriers that one has to overcome in order to perform optimally. Unlike conventional alpine racing there are many different aspects […]

Off Piste Conditions | Verbier | North South Divide

11th April 2013/in Blog/by Roddy Willis

Off Piste Conditions in Verbier There is definitely a wealth divide in Verbier, only the divide isn’t being measured with cash but with snow. And interestingly it is the north which has more than the south. The south facing slopes of Verbier are no longer white, or shades of white and brown, they are green! […]

Epic Powder and Cuckoo clock chalets

11th March 2013/in Blog/by Roddy Willis

Verbier Snow Report Errant Verbier Ski Instructor and Snow Reporter reporting in. The ski addicts out there will love my excuse for being a bit slack on reporting back the good news! Yes , I have been out there playing in some of the finest snow available. I am now on about ten consecutive days […]

Today We Found The Cure For Cabin Fever

11th March 2012/in Blog/by Roddy Willis

Cure Cabin Fever Cabin Fever Cure. If you have been in the Alps over the last few days and have been holed up inside sheltering form the Snowmageddon. Then you might be suffering from Cabin Fever. Symptoms include: Restlessness, irritability, paranoia, irrational frustration with everyday objects, forgetfulness, laughter, excessive sleeping and a general distrust of […]

Skiing from Medran to La Chable

11th January 2012/in Blog/by Roddy Willis

Verbier Off Piste | Medran to Le Chable If you read some of the press in late November and early December you’d have thought that there was going to be no snow or skiing ever again in Switzerland. Well, the no skiing part might have been right on some days like today but the reason […]

Rocky Garden Verbier – Let the party rock

2nd March 2011/in Blog/by Roddy Willis

In Rocky Garden Verbier today the party was still chilled. The darkened corners of Rocky Garden away from the heat of sun there is still epic powder to be found. If, corn or spring snow is your thing then the season to be merry is here for those in the know. Like all great parties […]