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.

Skiing in Verbier near Tortin in the 4 Vallées with alpine views and ski lifts in SwitzerlandRoddy Willis

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…
Panoramic winter view from Ruinettes in Verbier looking towards Mont Blanc, showing early-season snow coverage and clear Alpine conditions.Roddy Willis

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…
Sunlit fresh snow and mountain ridges in Val d’Isère during early-season skiing.

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.…
Skier standing on a snowy ridge in Verbier overlooking the Swiss Alps under a blue sky, holding skis and preparing to ski down the mountain.

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…
Skiers riding a chairlift at Lac des Vaux in Verbier on the first weekend of the 2025/26 winter season, surrounded by fresh early snow.Roddy Willis

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…
TNew Savoleyres telemixte ski lift Verbier under construction ahead of Winter 2025–2026 ski season.

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…

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…
The original Savoleyres bubble lift, operating since 1970, awaiting replacement with this modern Télémixte system.

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…
Autumn in Verbier with snow-covered mountain tops, showcasing a beautiful contrast of fall foliage and early winter snow in the Swiss Alps."

Snow Prediction for Verbier Winter 24/25

Winter 24/25 Snow Forecast for Verbier: Bottomless Powder Incoming! The days are getting shorter, and it’s time to look ahead…
Roddy Willis Verbier Ski instructor

Easter Snow Verbier 2024

The time is 9.31 am on the 28th of March 2024 and it is snowing in Verbier.  
Verbier Powder SnowRoddy Willis

Verbier Ski Report December 9th 2023

The Verbier winter ski season opening week has been EPIC.  The clever guys at TeleVerbier have been busy over the summer converting…
Snow Covered Savoleyres Verbier

Verbier Snow Prediction Winter 23 – 24

Over the past 15 years, each autumn I have written a blog predicting the biggest winter snow fall ever for the coming winter ski…

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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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