Verbier Ski Blog

Verbier Ski Blog

News, Views, Gossip & Epic Ramblings About Verbier

My Verbier Ski Blog is a small space on the internet where you can find Verbier Insider knowledge. Snow reports, my random Snow Predictions, Verbier restaurant gossip, and anything that floats my powder skis on an epic powder day. If you want to write something ‘Verbier’ and have it published here, then please do contact me.

How much do ski lessons cost in Verbier? Skier overlooking Verbier with the message "Don't follow the sheep" highlighting the value of local knowledge and private ski lessons.Roddy Willis

How Much Do Ski Lessons in Verbier Really Cost? (And What Are You Actually Paying For?)

"How much do private ski lessons cost in Verbier?" It's one of the questions I'm asked most often. The answer is easy enough. Depending…
Tropical beach hero image illustrating the importance of booking Verbier ski lessons early when planning a winter ski holiday.Roddy Willis

Why Booking a Ski Instructor Early in Verbier Makes a Bigger Difference Than Booking Early Flights

Why Booking Ski Lessons Early Makes a Bigger Difference Than Booking Early Flights It's probably over 35°C where you're reading…
Verbier Snow Prediction Winter 2026-27 featuring powder skiing in Verbier, snowberries, wasps and Roddy Willis's annual long-range snow forecast.Roddy Willis

Verbier Snow Prediction Winter 2026–27

Super El Niño Joins the Roddy Forecasting System If you are a regular reader of my Verbier ski blog, you will know that every summer…
Epic Pass and Verbier 4 Vallées ski passes with powder skiing in Verbier, SwitzerlandRoddy Willis

Why Americans With an Epic Pass Should Ski Verbier

Why Americans With an Epic Pass Should Ski Verbier A few years ago, most American skiers would probably not even have considered…
Skier skiing off piste powder near piste in Verbier Savoleyres SwitzerlandRoddy Willis

In Bounds vs Off-Piste: What Americans Often Misunderstand in Verbier

Why American Skiers Get Caught Out in Verbier (And How to Avoid It) Every winter I see exactly the same thing happen in Verbier. An…
Private ski instructor skiing powder in Verbier with helicopter above the Swiss AlpsRoddy Willis

Ski Instructor vs Mountain Guide in Verbier: What’s the Difference?

Ski Instructor vs Mountain Guide in Verbier: What’s the Difference? One of the most common questions visitors ask in Verbier is…
Artist rendering of the planned Pissevache Chargerat six-seater chairlift project in Bruson by Bartholet Maschinenbau AG.Bartholet Maschinenbau AG

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…
Advanced skier skiing powder snow in Verbier during a private coaching sessionRoddy Willis

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…
Two skiers in Verbier beside signs comparing independent ski instructors and ski schools with snowy Swiss Alps in the background.Roddy Willis

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…
Private ski instructor skiing with clients in Verbier on a sunny winter dayRoddy Willis

What a Week With a Private Ski Instructor in Verbier Actually Looks Like

What a Week With a Private Ski Instructor in Verbier Actually Looks Like Most people book a ski holiday to Verbier around the hotel,…
Skier skiing powder snow under a blue sky in Verbier SwitzerlandRoddy Willis

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…
Single Track in Powder Snow / Photo taken in a Performance Ski Lesson in VeriberRoddy Willis

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…

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How much do ski lessons cost in Verbier? Skier overlooking Verbier with the message "Don't follow the sheep" highlighting the value of local knowledge and private ski lessons.Roddy Willis

How Much Do Ski Lessons in Verbier Really Cost? (And What Are You Actually Paying For?)

"How much do private ski lessons cost in Verbier?" It's one of the questions I'm asked most often. The answer is easy enough. Depending…
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Tropical beach hero image illustrating the importance of booking Verbier ski lessons early when planning a winter ski holiday.Roddy Willis

Why Booking a Ski Instructor Early in Verbier Makes a Bigger Difference Than Booking Early Flights

Why Booking Ski Lessons Early Makes a Bigger Difference Than Booking Early Flights It's probably over 35°C where you're reading…
Read more
Verbier Snow Prediction Winter 2026-27 featuring powder skiing in Verbier, snowberries, wasps and Roddy Willis's annual long-range snow forecast.Roddy Willis

Verbier Snow Prediction Winter 2026–27

Super El Niño Joins the Roddy Forecasting System If you are a regular reader of my Verbier ski blog, you will know that every summer…
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Epic Pass and Verbier 4 Vallées ski passes with powder skiing in Verbier, SwitzerlandRoddy Willis

Why Americans With an Epic Pass Should Ski Verbier

Why Americans With an Epic Pass Should Ski Verbier A few years ago, most American skiers would probably not even have considered…
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